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Title: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Laid Back Rich on 27 August, 2011, 01:59:47 am: some of my photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/87831957@N00/sets/72157627526538942/

v. pleased with 71h47, ahead of my 72h30 schedule, all went to plan, two proper 4h sleeps at 600k and 980k, and weather conditions close to ideal for most of my ride

more later... probably... need to sleep now...
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Rainmaker on 27 August, 2011, 08:40:42 am: Laid Back Rich Today at 01:59:47 AM »
some of my photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/87831957@N00/sets/72157627526538942/

Excellent photos which capture the atmosphere of PBP, good to see Andy C indulging in a bit of post ride rehydration!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Paul D on 27 August, 2011, 09:59:57 am: I'm loving this one of Toby, Postie and Hummers taking on some dopage at the finish

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6083762575_35588a9be5_z.jpg)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Datameister on 27 August, 2011, 10:04:04 am: Lightweights! If you look carefully, one of those cans is Coke, and another appears to be Orange Juice. What is the world coming to?
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: bloomers100 on 27 August, 2011, 10:13:32 am: Enjoyed those, I'm in awe of you all.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Peter on 27 August, 2011, 10:32:18 am: Well done LBR and all. Really atmospheric pictures. I don't know many of those involved but I loved the one of AndyC and Bob Johnson with the world's smallest pizzas and Andy C with the odd can.....
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: marcusjb on 27 August, 2011, 10:39:35 am: There's a few of mine here http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcusjb/sets/72157627528564234/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcusjb/sets/72157627528564234/)

I regret taking so few - but those that I took will bring back happy memories for years to come.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: parkysouthlondon on 27 August, 2011, 04:42:07 pm: These are mine. Once I took out the crap photos there wasn't many left so here are the ones mainly of the riders I cycled with at different stages.

https://picasaweb.google.com/ParkySouthLondon/ParisBrestParis?authuser=0&feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/ParkySouthLondon/ParisBrestParis?authuser=0&feat=directlink)

I was pleased with my time having planned to get round in 72hrs. I think I was a bit lucky to miss the worst of the heavy rain on Monday night when I managed 3hrs sleep in the hall at Carhaix :smug:
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Pete Mas on 27 August, 2011, 06:50:32 pm: I was pleased with my 82 hours 21mins, especially after being too slow in the rain 4 years ago. My chosen time limit was 90 hours.

My ride plan was to ride as fast as possible to Brest, and enjoy more stops (controls and roadside food and coffee, etc,) on the way back.
I rode about half the route with riders I knew, so that was good.
My photos are at

https://picasaweb.google.com/103516038499036836792/PeterSParisBrestParis2011

Have only had time to view Rich's (excellent) shots so far, but hope to view more soon.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 27 August, 2011, 06:56:33 pm: where can I find the photos that the Professional photographers were selling at the end?

I assume there are online options to buy them
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LittleWheelsandBig on 27 August, 2011, 07:01:02 pm: Quote from: LEE on 27 August, 2011, 06:56:33 pm
where can I find the photos that the Professional photographers were selling at the end?

I assume there are online options to buy them

http://www.maindruphoto.com/index.php?cPath=2016&osCsid=1c6c015f131b53058f0936bd96206af9
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: YahudaMoon on 27 August, 2011, 07:41:54 pm: Quote from: Pete Mas on 27 August, 2011, 06:50:32 pm

I was pleased with my 82 hours 21mins, especially after being too slow in the rain 4 years ago. My chosen time limit was 90 hours.

My ride plan was to ride as fast as possible to Brest, and enjoy more stops (controls and roadside food and coffee, etc,) on the way back.
I rode about half the route with riders I knew, so that was good.
My photos are at

https://picasaweb.google.com/103516038499036836792/PeterSParisBrestParis2011

Have only had time to view Rich's (excellent) shots so far, but hope to view more soon.

I think picture 32 is Abraham Cohen from Israel, residing in London ? Top cyclist. Love that rear wheel :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Pete Mas on 27 August, 2011, 08:39:26 pm: Thanks - I did already enter his name , but a few of the comments went astray.I knew him and Arvid, and Little Wheels from Mille Miglia , from last year - will try to re-enter any comments that were lost...
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Pete Mas on 27 August, 2011, 09:32:29 pm: Quote from: parkysouthlondon on 27 August, 2011, 04:42:07 pm
These are mine. Once I took out the crap photos there wasn't many left so here are the ones mainly of the riders I cycled with at different stages.

https://picasaweb.google.com/ParkySouthLondon/ParisBrestParis?authuser=0&feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/ParkySouthLondon/ParisBrestParis?authuser=0&feat=directlink)

I was pleased with my time having planned to get round in 72hrs. I think I was a bit lucky to miss the worst of the heavy rain on Monday night when I managed 3hrs sleep in the hall at Carhaix :smug:

Picture 2 is Rymas in his green Lithuanian top
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Ivo on 27 August, 2011, 09:59:22 pm: Quote from: LEE on 27 August, 2011, 06:56:33 pm
where can I find the photos that the Professional photographers were selling at the end?

I assume there are online options to buy them

Don't call them pro's. Shit quality. If you comment their overuse of flashes they just mumble that they can't easily switch them off. And obviously they made no testshots of their locations, sky completely blown out. In 2007 I refused to buy them due to the quality, same this time.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Feline on 28 August, 2011, 12:30:09 am: I took very very few photos owing to having no camera with me, a mobile phone battery to preserve and being a bit too slow to stop for such frivolity very often. But here they are!

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6086700905_7f15fa99bc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086700905/)
SQY stadium (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086700905/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6087247514_530d435a6d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087247514/)
SQY stadium (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087247514/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6086703093_35d6e9f28f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086703093/)
Bike glow (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086703093/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6087219270_3601a0b879.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087219270/)
2 of Faccombe 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087219270/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6087220238_bac086b818.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087220238/)
Starting (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087220238/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6086679553_f47d82563d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086679553/)
Fungus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086679553/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6086675755_72e7ae68cf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086675755/)
Brest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086675755/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6086680803_c26a051bf7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086680803/)
Dreux control (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086680803/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6087228644_1e742bfc4d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087228644/)
Dreux control (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6087228644/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6086684389_28706020e1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086684389/)
Dreux control (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66870021@N02/6086684389/) by Feline Lara (http://www.flickr.com/people/66870021@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mkpaa on 28 August, 2011, 01:28:52 am: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkpaa/sets/72157627514231446/

This is link has already been everywhere, but not here. I still enjoy looking at that video from Tinteniac. :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Willesden guy on 28 August, 2011, 12:05:51 pm: https://picasaweb.google.com/canonman999/ParisBrestParis2011Start?

A set of images from me and Mark Green at the start. Most of the shots are of auks waiting to start, either on the road or round the football pitch, queueing under 30 deg heat. There is also a sequence of shots as the Vedettes start off, with quite a few auks featured among the thousand or so who took off at high speed to the sound of cheers and a loud presentation from the commentator.

These are the first of about 3,000 shots taken over four days and are low resolution just for the web. High resolution colour-corrected versions can be obtained from me for a small fee to help cover my car hire, petrol and B&B.

I'll be adding more images as I work my way through processing them. Next set will be from Ambrieres on the way out on the first morning.

Tim
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: GrahamG on 28 August, 2011, 12:10:53 pm: at the start...
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6088110489_2fa039e2d1_z.jpg/)

Faccombe three pose for a photo
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6088655832_17d2f7eb6e_z.jpg)

Breakfast of champs
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6088108187_54d1c2d127_z.jpg)

Showered and broken after 5 hours of thunderstorm riding
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6088107985_ce644d5941_z.jpg)

At Brest with the Audax Ireland crew
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6088654872_07878baacc_z.jpg)

Drew Buck on his 1900 vintage machine stopping for refreshments
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6088654334_f4bbcf14a9_z.jpg)

Mark of Derby Mercury - him and Jim gave me a total schooling on the way back as they went for a sub-70 time
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6088653964_ec6497a029_z.jpg)

The PBP youth ride stopping for a break on their 200km run
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6088106595_9316a14b01_z.jpg)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Deano on 28 August, 2011, 05:10:26 pm: I've more photos on my phone, but that's gone, so here's what I took with the camera.

Me and aptstarfish at the start:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6089383758_840a19030a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383758/)

Chinese randonneurs:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6089383752_9525c37a1c_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383752/)

The first group of vedettes. Some blokey in a white yacf jersey and white shorts in the middle. Very, erm, Italian ;)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6089383700_3f84654a92_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383700/)

Sven the Flemish hipster:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6089438702_7de6c60027_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089438702/)

Audax England jersey climbing Le Roc:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6089438670_e57ded0ef8_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089438670/)

Me and lantern rouge at Brest:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6089438650_42ae35d6c9_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089438650/)

The rest are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/sets/72157627413529043/
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: MattH on 28 August, 2011, 05:14:32 pm: Quote from: Deano on 28 August, 2011, 05:10:26 pm

The first group of vedettes. Some blokey in a white yacf jersey and white shorts in the middle. Very, erm, Italian ;)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6089383700_3f84654a92_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383700/)

That's AndyH.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Ivo on 28 August, 2011, 06:28:11 pm: started uploading on http://fotoalbum.dds.nl/ivo_m and on facebook. It'll take me probaly untill next weekend to have all online.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: keeks on 28 August, 2011, 07:10:31 pm: some of these are of dubious quality due to a misty lens,

http://omallek.smugmug.com/Sports/pbp/i-dsmGpfM/0/L/1002365-L.jpg
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Phil21 on 28 August, 2011, 07:17:56 pm: Here's a few of mine.

https://picasaweb.google.com/113024911359674487137/PBP2011#
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Angstbremser on 28 August, 2011, 08:49:26 pm: Good evening!

Here are a few my wife made at the start/finish:

www.flickr.com/photos/angstbremserin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/angstbremserin)

These are from the inscription on Saturday to the Monday morning start and form the final 90h finish on Thursday around noon. Sorted by date.

Ciao, Gernot
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Charlie Boy on 28 August, 2011, 09:36:16 pm: Quote from: Deano on 28 August, 2011, 05:10:26 pm

Audax England jersey climbing Le Roc:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6089438670_e57ded0ef8_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089438670/)

That's me.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: YahudaMoon on 28 August, 2011, 09:36:38 pm: Not a very good advert for Assos creme

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48512797@N02/6081119932/in/pool-pbp2011/
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Hot Flatus on 28 August, 2011, 09:42:44 pm: Faarrrrrrrp!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: YahudaMoon on 28 August, 2011, 09:44:26 pm: lol :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Manotea on 28 August, 2011, 11:36:06 pm: Quote from: YahudaMoon on 28 August, 2011, 09:36:38 pm
Not a very good advert for Assos creme

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48512797@N02/6081119932/in/pool-pbp2011/

Raphatastic!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 29 August, 2011, 10:09:51 am: A slideshow in reverse order (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/freddered/Audax/PBP%202011/?albumview=slideshow)

Spot the YACFers (I was trying to "bag" as many as possible)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Paul D on 29 August, 2011, 11:20:31 am: Maindru photos are up, but too small thumbnails to work out whether I want to buy them or not. >:(
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mattc on 29 August, 2011, 11:43:21 am: Quote from: LEE on 29 August, 2011, 10:09:51 am
A slideshow in reverse order (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/freddered/Audax/PBP%202011/?albumview=slideshow)

Spot the YACFers (I was trying to "bag" as many as possible)
thanks for those Lee. Lots of familiar faces, and some nice pictures!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: iddu on 29 August, 2011, 11:54:38 am: Quote from: Deano on 28 August, 2011, 05:10:26 pm
Me and aptstarfish at the start:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6089383758_840a19030a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383758/)

JHC - that's scary; Deano is my evil twin, seperated at birth? ;D
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mkpaa on 29 August, 2011, 05:57:15 pm: I uploaded my collection of PBP bikes and gear to http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkpaa/sets/72157627414088563/

Event photos are still at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkpaa/sets/72157627514231446/
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 29 August, 2011, 06:45:46 pm: At the start

Me, Keeks, Swarm_catcher and Chillmoister
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/freddered/Audax/PBP%202011/IMG_1150_1.jpg)

At the finish

Me, Keeks & Chillmoister
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/freddered/Audax/PBP%202011/IMG_1212_1.jpg)

The day after

Chillmoister, Keeks & Me. Those jerseys are hard-earned (and not just on PBP, there's a few years of effort, family inconvenience and many thousands of miles wrapped up in those jerseys). I'm extremely proud of mine.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/freddered/Audax/PBP%202011/IMG_1220_1.jpg)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Deano on 29 August, 2011, 07:55:58 pm: Quote from: iddu on 29 August, 2011, 11:54:38 am
Quote from: Deano on 28 August, 2011, 05:10:26 pm
Me and aptstarfish at the start:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6089383758_840a19030a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383758/)

JHC - that's scary; Deano is my evil twin, seperated at birth? ;D

Brother! ;D
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: zigzag on 30 August, 2011, 01:22:03 am: Quote from: parkysouthlondon on 27 August, 2011, 04:42:07 pm
These are mine. Once I took out the crap photos there wasn't many left so here are the ones mainly of the riders I cycled with at different stages.

https://picasaweb.google.com/ParkySouthLondon/ParisBrestParis?authuser=0&feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/ParkySouthLondon/ParisBrestParis?authuser=0&feat=directlink)

I was pleased with my time having planned to get round in 72hrs. I think I was a bit lucky to miss the worst of the heavy rain on Monday night when I managed 3hrs sleep in the hall at Carhaix :smug:

hmm, the link does not seem to work. i think you have a photo of me, that i would like to use in my write up! ;D
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Salvatore on 30 August, 2011, 08:34:02 am: A few from the 90-hour start

Swarm_catcher
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6095995594_0353b28be2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/6095995594/)

Simon P2 & Adam
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6095994830_cd346d0e98.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/6095994830/)

Maverick & Valkyrie
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6095450859_49bbdebd80.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/6095450859/)

Tewdric looks pleased with himself at using his propping skills to bag a spot on the front rank of the first wave of 90-hour starters
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6095448947_0ca81f37e3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/6095448947/)

Miniog & nuncio
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6095451549_49f9765d45.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/6095451549/)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: L CC on 30 August, 2011, 09:44:02 am: Quote from: Paul D on 29 August, 2011, 11:20:31 am
Maindru photos are up, but too small thumbnails to work out whether I want to buy them or not. >:(

One of the 'joys' of being a fat bastard I guess, even thumbnails show off your lardy arse.

I may never do it again. I'll have to buy them anyway.

My shitty snaps here:
The French Ride (http://s952.photobucket.com/albums/ae7/fboab/The%20French%20Ride/?albumview=slideshow)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Manotea on 30 August, 2011, 09:49:11 am: Picnic in the park after registration.

(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/paudax/PBP2011/IMG_0324.jpg)

The 90 hour start queue, circa 8pm

(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/paudax/PBP2011/IMG_0332.jpg)

Mark is such a gentleman, offering Arabella the top bunk.

(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/paudax/PBP2011/IMG_0334.jpg)

I was half way up that hill when I thought, no, I've got to go back...
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Peter on 30 August, 2011, 10:22:14 am: Quote from: iddu on 29 August, 2011, 11:54:38 am
Quote from: Deano on 28 August, 2011, 05:10:26 pm
Me and aptstarfish at the start:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6089383758_840a19030a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30024450@N04/6089383758/)

JHC - that's scary; Deano is my evil twin, seperated at birth? ;D

Be grateful, very grateful......
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: marcusjb on 30 August, 2011, 10:25:14 am: Quote from: Manotea on 30 August, 2011, 09:49:11 am

Mark is such a gentleman, offering Arabella the top bunk.

(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/paudax/PBP2011/IMG_0334.jpg)

Brilliant, quite brilliant!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: vorsprung on 30 August, 2011, 12:54:09 pm: http://audaxing.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/pbp-random-photos/
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: TOBY on 30 August, 2011, 01:01:27 pm: L'Equipe

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hsws6ohgTv65QcX7ZrhlxQ?feat=directlink
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Simonb on 30 August, 2011, 01:13:19 pm: Quote from: TOBY on 30 August, 2011, 01:01:27 pm
L'Equipe

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hsws6ohgTv65QcX7ZrhlxQ?feat=directlink

"Sorry, that page was not found."
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: TOBY on 30 August, 2011, 02:11:07 pm: Privacy settings - think I've fixed it.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Andydauddwr on 30 August, 2011, 02:24:57 pm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61638016@N04/sets/72157627552134524/

Quite a few there from our hotel on the Thurs morning. It was in Trappes 5km from the arrivee.

A
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: keeks on 30 August, 2011, 02:32:51 pm: The day after

Chillmoister, Keeks & Me. Those jerseys are hard-earned (and not just on PBP, there's a few years of effort, family inconvenience and many thousands of miles wrapped up in those jerseys). I'm extremely proud of mine.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/freddered/Audax/PBP%202011/IMG_1220_1.jpg)
[/quote]

mine will only ever be brought out on selected Audaxes/tours .....no commuting etc
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: keeks on 30 August, 2011, 02:34:47 pm: Faccombe three pose for a photo
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6088655832_17d2f7eb6e_z.jpg)

[/quote]

Cheers keeping that , its better than the professional one they tried to sell me
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: GrahamG on 30 August, 2011, 02:38:06 pm: PM me an email address and I'll send you the original file!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mattc on 30 August, 2011, 07:39:04 pm: I missed this facility; guess it was at the finish:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cidtyer/6090744844/in/set-72157627416444861
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: keeks on 02 September, 2011, 12:16:46 pm: Quote from: GrahamG on 30 August, 2011, 02:38:06 pm
PM me an email address and I'll send you the original file!

Pm sent
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: optoboman on 03 September, 2011, 09:33:05 pm: Finally got around to uploading some

https://picasaweb.google.com/optoboman/PBP2011 (https://picasaweb.google.com/optoboman/PBP2011)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: optoboman on 04 September, 2011, 10:46:52 am: Sorry. Hopefully this is better. To be honest I'm pretty clueless

https://picasaweb.google.com/optoboman/PBP2011?authuser=0&feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/optoboman/PBP2011?authuser=0&feat=directlink)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: aptstarfish on 04 September, 2011, 10:59:29 am: Deano that's a canny photo of us before the start... so is the one of you and Andy...

I finally got home at 4.30pm yesterday the route home went Rouen, Brighton, Abingdon, Warwick, Ashton upon Mersey (near Sale), Kirkby Lonsdale and home
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 02:18:15 pm: Quote from: marcusjb on 30 August, 2011, 10:25:14 am
Quote from: Manotea on 30 August, 2011, 09:49:11 am

Mark is such a gentleman, offering Arabella the top bunk.

(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/paudax/PBP2011/IMG_0334.jpg)

Brilliant, quite brilliant!
The best!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Jonah on 04 September, 2011, 02:30:08 pm: Here are mine:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67144213@N07/

best,
Justin
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm: Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: NikW on 04 September, 2011, 03:12:57 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

They're great - really tell the story!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: arvid on 04 September, 2011, 04:20:03 pm: Mine are here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24693028@N02/sets/72157627575776562/).
But I liked the way home (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24693028@N02/sets/72157627452103167/) better.
Pictures of the way to Paris (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24693028@N02/sets/72157627575767224/)

Complete tracklogs of the PBP holiday (http://arvid.org/tracks/PBP2011.html). The way out is via Belgium, back via the Mosel/Rhine.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: little miss mac on 04 September, 2011, 04:26:50 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

Absolutely loved these. The captions are great.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Hummers on 04 September, 2011, 04:45:03 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

Great pics Els.

I was so pleased to see you there.

H
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: L CC on 04 September, 2011, 06:32:34 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

They're ace, really capture it.
Thanks
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: MSeries on 04 September, 2011, 06:35:04 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

I think the best set I've viewed so far. I think the place where Arabella and Marc are eating soup is the place I stopped in Illifaut in 2007. Deans friend is Steve B, sometimes referred to as Stevie Wonder.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Tomsk on 04 September, 2011, 08:44:02 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

Great photo-story, Els.

Mine were a bit erratic on the main event. I took the best ones on the trip down from Dieppe!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Von Broad on 04 September, 2011, 09:01:36 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

Very evocative.
Delightful stuff SC :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mkpaa on 04 September, 2011, 10:55:11 pm: Quote from: arvid on 04 September, 2011, 04:20:03 pm
Mine are here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24693028@N02/sets/72157627575776562/).
But I liked the way home (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24693028@N02/sets/72157627452103167/) better.
Pictures of the way to Paris (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24693028@N02/sets/72157627575767224/)

For more "to Paris" photos there are some from between Travemunde and Paris at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkpaa/sets/72157627445998378/ :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Assasin on 05 September, 2011, 10:57:41 am: Els,
A great set of pictures & captions.
You really have captured the true flavour of the event!¬

Marc
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Simonb on 05 September, 2011, 10:54:06 pm: Here I am in Breast; stretching my back, not sleeping: http://www.540network.com/ww/00707/content/PBP_2011_1249_large.html

And here on the way to Sisehun, I ask Rapha James whether they'll be able to Tippex(R) me out for the catalogue (he is worried about continuity -- of all the things to concern a rider on PBP!): http://www.540network.com/ww/00707/content/PBP_2011_4472_large.html
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: border-rider on 06 September, 2011, 10:16:06 am: (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6119323411_5b4019d6f5_z.jpg)

Just before it started properly raining :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Peter on 06 September, 2011, 10:19:52 am: Mal that's timeless, only spoilt by the smile! I could easily imagine you round the corner in the blacksmith's hammering your forks a la Eugene!
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 06 September, 2011, 10:24:04 am: Quote from: Mal Volio on 06 September, 2011, 10:16:06 am
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6119323411_5b4019d6f5_z.jpg)

Just before it started properly raining :)

Was I hallucinating or were you, me and John Spooner talking to Simon Topping from 1980's "Madchester" band "A Certain Ratio" in a Cafe on the way back to Paris?

It seemed a strange conversation looking back..

Me "You look very familiar
Him "How old are you?"
Me "49"
Him "Me too"
Me "Where are you from?"
Him "Manchester, I lived on Hillgate, Stockport"
Me "Me too"

I'm beginning to think I was talking to a mirror (stranger things happened on my PBP)

MV, you were slumped back in your chair, "catching flies" (never seen you look so knackered) but I think you awoke.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: border-rider on 06 September, 2011, 10:33:13 am: Ah, that's who he was. I thought he was a mate of yours, didn't realise you'd just met him

The conversation later became very odd; he was apparently "well-in" with the cafe proprietor, but was saying all sorts of stuff about France being a third-world country, which was obviously irritating Monsieur.

That was on that interminable section after Villaines, in the middle of the night, after we'd made MattC entertainments officer, but he'd ridden off and left us.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Salvatore on 06 September, 2011, 10:43:33 am: I was impressed by mattc's resolve. He'd obviously learned his lessons from 2007.

I think MV's mistake may have been ordering a mug of Horlicks and choosing a comfy chair.

It all took place at the café Au Bon Coin at Fresnay-sur-Sarthe. Not the first time I've been in there.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fresnay-sur-Sarthe,+France&hl=en&ll=48.281137,0.022316&spn=0.025475,0.070724&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.80241,72.421875&vpsrc=6&z=14&layer=c&cbll=48.281124,0.02225&panoid=lGMMK4TB2i55T2FPkBuZsA&cbp=12,18.68,,0,-0.98
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: border-rider on 06 September, 2011, 10:48:17 am: My word.

I stopped there on the way out too, in daylight, but I had no idea it was the same place.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Wobbly on 06 September, 2011, 02:28:21 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 04 September, 2011, 03:02:25 pm
Mine are here

PBP photos (https://picasaweb.google.com/113386555289222850470/PBP2011#slideshow/5646210823548112178)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yghmc4TI2fk/Tltix98BKPI/AAAAAAAALas/4P3VDn9zgY0/s512/IMG_3468.JPG)
The pre-ride desert

I hadn't realised I was the pre-ride desert...
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Wobbly on 06 September, 2011, 02:37:50 pm: (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mj0TIXY5w_0/TltuzzEyS1I/AAAAAAAALsA/ZZMEKlP7P0c/s640/IMG_3748.JPG)

Who is the chap standing with Swarm_Catcher? I rode with him for a while but haven't the foggiest recollection what his name is...
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mattc on 06 September, 2011, 03:03:29 pm: Quote from: Salvatore on 06 September, 2011, 10:43:33 am
I was impressed by mattc's resolve. He'd obviously learned his lessons from 2007.

I think MV's mistake may have been ordering a mug of Horlicks and choosing a comfy chair.

I know how to take a hint.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Swarm_Catcher on 06 September, 2011, 03:05:41 pm: Quote from: Wobbly on 06 September, 2011, 02:37:50 pm
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mj0TIXY5w_0/TltuzzEyS1I/AAAAAAAALsA/ZZMEKlP7P0c/s640/IMG_3748.JPG)

Who is the chap standing with Swarm_Catcher? I rode with him for a while but haven't the foggiest recollection what his name is...
Its the lovely Frank Proud.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Wobbly on 06 September, 2011, 03:37:11 pm: Quote from: Swarm_Catcher on 06 September, 2011, 03:05:41 pm
Quote from: Wobbly on 06 September, 2011, 02:37:50 pm
Who is the chap standing with Swarm_Catcher? I rode with him for a while but haven't the foggiest recollection what his name is...
Its the lovely Frank Proud.

Hmm... Rather worryingly that name doesn't ring a bell at all with me.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Simonb on 06 September, 2011, 07:59:48 pm: My pre- and post-ride (Weds night and Thursday afternoon) pics here:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115992136004625167952/PBP2011
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Salvatore on 06 September, 2011, 08:05:54 pm: Quote from: Simonb on 06 September, 2011, 07:59:48 pm
My pre- and post-ride (Weds night and Thursday afternoon) pics here:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115992136004625167952/PBP2011
I think the VC167 rider is Andy Wills.

And the 'random randonneur' is John Grunzke from Arkansas. 2011 was his 6th PBP. He was under 50 hours in 2003.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Tewdric on 06 September, 2011, 08:07:30 pm: Quote from: Mal Volio on 06 September, 2011, 10:16:06 am
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6119323411_5b4019d6f5_z.jpg)

Just before it started properly raining :)

Did it rain on PBP then?
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: TOBY on 07 September, 2011, 10:18:31 am: Quote from: Simonb on 06 September, 2011, 07:59:48 pm
My pre- and post-ride (Weds night and Thursday afternoon) pics here:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115992136004625167952/PBP2011

https://picasaweb.google.com/115992136004625167952/PBP2011#5649316772678972642

is Ian gaggiaport
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 07 September, 2011, 02:26:13 pm: Here is my video of my arrival back at the Gymnasium.

The blurry artefacts are down to the "Deshaker" software I used trying to interpolate missing edge detail.

Still, it shows very well my best memory of the ride. You may be able to spot Exit Stage Left, Chillmoister & Keeks if you are sharp-eyed.

Been there, done that! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOYUC_snV2w)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Hummers on 07 September, 2011, 04:42:23 pm: Were you aiming fo rthat couple crossing the road?

H
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: YahudaMoon on 07 September, 2011, 04:46:10 pm: Quote from: LEE on 07 September, 2011, 02:26:13 pm
Here is my video of my arrival back at the Gymnasium.

The blurry artefacts are down to the "Deshaker" software I used trying to interpolate missing edge detail.

Still, it shows very well my best memory of the ride. You may be able to spot Exit Stage Left, Chillmoister & Keeks if you are sharp-eyed.

Been there, done that! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOYUC_snV2w)

What happened there ? It looked like you was all over the place then at the end fell off :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 07 September, 2011, 04:50:02 pm: Quote from: Hummers on 07 September, 2011, 04:42:23 pm
Were you aiming fo rthat couple crossing the road?

H

Ha! Yes. In fact I was chasing then down a bit to make them scurry.

Quote
What happened there ? It looked like you was all over the place then at the end fell off

I was just grabbing the bars with both hands (whilst still holding the camera). I'd already just wobbled one-handed (holding the camera) over a few cable and ramps entering the barrier section and didn't want to end my ride falling into the dirt at the end.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: YahudaMoon on 07 September, 2011, 04:52:33 pm: Ha ha. The atmosphere looks absolutely fantastic !
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: chillmoister on 09 September, 2011, 02:39:43 pm: my piccies are here:

http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo237/chillmoister/Paris%20Brest%20Paris%20-%2021-25%20August%202011/?albumview=slideshow (http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo237/chillmoister/Paris%20Brest%20Paris%20-%2021-25%20August%202011/?albumview=slideshow)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 09 September, 2011, 03:19:58 pm: Great photos. It's all starting to come back to me now.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Hummers on 10 September, 2011, 10:29:14 pm: Quote from: chillmoister on 09 September, 2011, 02:39:43 pm
my piccies are here:

http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo237/chillmoister/Paris%20Brest%20Paris%20-%2021-25%20August%202011/?albumview=slideshow (http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo237/chillmoister/Paris%20Brest%20Paris%20-%2021-25%20August%202011/?albumview=slideshow)

Great pics Pete.

H
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Swarm_Catcher on 12 September, 2011, 03:16:11 pm: https://picasaweb.google.com/agglosqy/Pbp2011ArriveesDeJeudi (https://picasaweb.google.com/agglosqy/Pbp2011ArriveesDeJeudi)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LadyVet on 13 September, 2011, 07:29:51 pm: Quote from: chillmoister on 09 September, 2011, 02:39:43 pm
my piccies are here:

http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo237/chillmoister/Paris%20Brest%20Paris%20-%2021-25%20August%202011/?albumview=slideshow (http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo237/chillmoister/Paris%20Brest%20Paris%20-%2021-25%20August%202011/?albumview=slideshow)
Super photos and story Pete - thank you for sharing; and well done to you all once again :thumbsup:
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Salvatore on 14 September, 2011, 06:14:59 pm: This (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46113393@N00/6133031951/in/faves-johnspooner/lightbox/) is one of my favourite photos. It shows just what it was like for bespectacled 84-hour starters on Monday evening.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Simon T on 17 September, 2011, 09:31:38 am: Hello, yes it was indeed me. If you are at all interested there is a Certain Ratio 30year gig at band on the wall 11 Nov. The cafe in question is my local when in france- Au bon coin, fresnay sur sarthe. That is the third time I have witnessed thePBP and after some drink fuelled consideration I have decided to try to make the 2115.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mattc on 17 September, 2011, 01:13:36 pm: Quote from: Salvatore on 14 September, 2011, 06:14:59 pm
This (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46113393@N00/6133031951/in/faves-johnspooner/lightbox/) is one of my favourite photos. It shows just what it was like for bespectacled 84-hour starters on Monday evening.
That's a goody. (It almost makes me feel sorry for y'all).
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: border-rider on 20 September, 2011, 05:25:24 pm: Quote from: Simon T on 17 September, 2011, 09:31:38 am
That is the third time I have witnessed thePBP and after some drink fuelled consideration I have decided to try to make the 2115.

Excellent !

Obviously a man of some determination to not be put off by the human suffering :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 20 September, 2011, 05:33:02 pm: Quote from: Mal Volio on 20 September, 2011, 05:25:24 pm
Quote from: Simon T on 17 September, 2011, 09:31:38 am
That is the third time I have witnessed thePBP and after some drink fuelled consideration I have decided to try to make the 2115.

Excellent !

Obviously a man of some determination to not be put off by the human suffering :)

Simon, I may join you. My plan is to spectate and photograph the 2015 event. I may even use the Trailer Tent as a YACF refuge.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: lantern rouge on 05 October, 2011, 08:52:51 pm: Quote from: Salvatore on 06 September, 2011, 08:05:54 pm
Quote from: Simonb on 06 September, 2011, 07:59:48 pm
My pre- and post-ride (Weds night and Thursday afternoon) pics here:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115992136004625167952/PBP2011
I think the VC167 rider is Andy Wills.

And the 'random randonneur' is John Grunzke from Arkansas. 2011 was his 6th PBP. He was under 50 hours in 2003.

Correct ID of VC 167 rider. AKA Lantern Rouge
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Karla on 06 October, 2011, 08:58:55 am: Photo 19 (and also lying down in an earlier shot) is Alex aka aptstarfish
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: mzjo on 24 October, 2011, 09:28:46 am: Sorry to be a bit behind the news, not having participated and all that. Here is the link to the FFCT's gallery of PBP2011; I couldn't see any obviously british riders but a bit of atmosphere all the same.
http://blog.ffct.org/paris-brest-paris-2011-retour-sur-l%E2%80%99evenement
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Greenbank on 24 October, 2011, 09:33:49 am: Drew Buck: 16 and 17
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Karla on 24 October, 2011, 09:37:59 am: Thesloth OTP is at the start of the second page.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Exit Stage Left on 24 October, 2011, 09:58:05 am: Nice photos of Liudmila Bataeva, the Puerto Ricans and of Valery Komotchkov receiving some sort of award, or possibly presenting one, to Jean-Gualbert Faburel.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: border-rider on 24 October, 2011, 01:30:51 pm: There's about 35% of an Exeter Wheeler on image 47
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Wobbly on 09 November, 2011, 08:13:58 pm: Could it be that only people who have actually paid for Tim's photos got them in the mag?

No. Damn me for even thinking that...
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: MattH on 09 November, 2011, 09:45:46 pm: If that's the case then I want a refund :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Charlie Boy on 09 November, 2011, 10:08:27 pm: Quote from: Wobbly on 09 November, 2011, 08:13:58 pm
Could it be that only people who have actually paid for Tim's photos got them in the mag?

No. Damn me for even thinking that...

No, I don't think the bloke who looks like he's having a slash on the very left of the bottom inside back cover pic paid for his insertion.

_{And I didn't get my pic in. I'll have to ride again in 2015...}
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: LEE on 11 November, 2011, 12:14:38 am: Despite Arrivee's photographic evidence to the contrary I'd like to point out that I took part in, and successfully completed, PBP 2011
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Exit Stage Left on 11 November, 2011, 12:49:19 am: Quote from: LEE on 11 November, 2011, 12:14:38 am
Despite Arrivee's photographic evidence to the contrary I'd like to point out that I took part in, and successfully completed, PBP 2011

I have evidence that this is indeed so.
http://www.damonpeacock.com/pbp-the-hd-movie.html
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: L CC on 11 November, 2011, 07:33:48 pm: Quote from: LEE on 11 November, 2011, 12:14:38 am
Despite Arrivee's photographic evidence to the contrary I'd like to point out that I took part in, and successfully completed, PBP 2011

+1

I really think there should've been some kind of line-up of us all. Although the most popular picture is of my massive Arse, so maybe just as well it's not in there ::-)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Wobbly on 11 November, 2011, 07:48:48 pm: A double page spread would have done it justice, surely?
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: L CC on 11 November, 2011, 07:58:46 pm: Quote from: Wobbly on 11 November, 2011, 07:48:48 pm
A double page spread would have done it justice, surely?

I think it would take more like A1. Arrivee just doesn't have big enough pages.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: MattH on 11 November, 2011, 08:08:38 pm: This thread is useless etc. :)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: L CC on 11 November, 2011, 08:33:45 pm: Quote from: MattH on 11 November, 2011, 08:08:38 pm
This thread is useless etc. :)

It's quite difficult to hide something that big....

(click to show/hide)
(http://fotoalbum.dds.nl/ivo_m/pbp2011algemeen/large/IMGP7570.jpg)
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Exit Stage Left on 11 November, 2011, 08:45:17 pm: You should have your name written across there.
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: Wobbly on 12 November, 2011, 12:04:41 pm: Was your bike on strike or had you killed it?
Title: Re: PBP 2011 photos
Post by: MattH on 12 November, 2011, 12:11:08 pm: What a hideous fashion faux-pas. Everyone knows that as an audaxer you should be wearing socks with your SPD sandals :)