Author Topic: [HAMR] Jan 21st (Read 8688 times)

Wobbly · « **on:** 21 January, 2015, 04:53:52 am »

Steve's currently munching his way through the breakfast of champions* and should be on the road shortly.

Weather's a bit damp but not as bad as forecast.

*bacon, eggs, 6 sausages

Oaky · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 January, 2015, 04:58:31 am »

Good stuff! - Great start so far.

I take it there aren't many leftovers in the Wobbly homestead today.

thing1 · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 January, 2015, 05:30:05 am »

Just saw the tracker fire up.
Wish him all the best for another chilly day out there.

Wobbly · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 January, 2015, 05:46:05 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 21 January, 2015, 04:58:31 am

I take it there aren't many leftovers in the Wobbly homestead today.

Well, the 48 pack of Weetabix remains unopened. Steve clearly wasn't trying.

Quote from: thing1 on 21 January, 2015, 05:30:05 am

Just saw the tracker fire up.
Wish him all the best for another chilly day out there.

It's a balmy 3 Centigrade out there (no idea what that is in those funny, foreign units) which Steve commented felt "warm" as we set off.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 January, 2015, 06:13:37 am »

Well done Wobbly. Good luck Steve.

clarion · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 January, 2015, 08:17:54 am »

Good one, Wobbly! A Stevebot rebooted, refuelled, and on the road.

Hoping for no ice today.

Hummers · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 January, 2015, 08:54:43 am »

Quote from: Wobbly on 21 January, 2015, 04:53:52 am

Steve's currently munching his way through the breakfast of champions* and should be on the road shortly.

Weather's a bit damp but not as bad as forecast.

*bacon, eggs, 6 sausages

Worth noting for any hosts-to-be in the next 11 months.

H

Von Broad · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 January, 2015, 09:08:20 am »

Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 08:54:43 am

Quote from: Wobbly on 21 January, 2015, 04:53:52 am
Steve's currently munching his way through the breakfast of champions* and should be on the road shortly.

Weather's a bit damp but not as bad as forecast.

*bacon, eggs, 6 sausages

Worth noting for any hosts-to-be in the next 11 months.

Wonder if the eating habits of UK Audaxers will be going through a transformation over the coming year?

Forecast seems to have picked up a bit over night, thank goodness and looking pretty reasonable over the next few days. Good work Wobbly and keep safe TG.

The Seldom Killer · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 January, 2015, 09:18:29 am »

Just come in to work from my lofty heights near the top of the hill in Sheffield which was pretty bad but down on the lower ground in the city centre the snow is barely sticking on the roads. As long as Steve stays low down, he probably won't run to any difficulties.

The Seldom Killer · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 January, 2015, 09:47:13 am »

You know, I think in 20 years time they will tell stories about the Abraham Groove in the road between Gretton and Tewksbury.

Canardly · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 January, 2015, 09:56:27 am »

Just wondering if the sausage index will increase during a higher mileage summer.

Peter · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 January, 2015, 10:14:08 am »

I've just lookked at the trackers for the other two: Pruett's estimate fo today is 300+ miles, which at c 30mph (in the Ian Cammish class) I can just about believe, but Searvogel's is over 2000 miles, which at 11mph, I can't believe. Has he (or both) left it switched on while they fly? There are some very long straight lines on the tracks!

swiss hat · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 January, 2015, 10:21:01 am »

Good work Wobbly

I'll be acting as Steve's carer at his place in MK from tonight through to Sat morning.

Food for tonight is prepared (edit - with more than a little help from Mrs SH):
Brocolli & stilton soup
Oxtail stew with pasta and greens (the Jamie Oliver recipe describes it as "Insanely good oxtail stew", serves 8-10. Should be enough for Friday too I hope and certainly tastes good to me).
Apple crumble and custard.

Two packs of sausages at the ready for breakfast and pocket food. Sounds like more will be required.

Will be heading off to MK this afternoon. I don't plan to cycle with Steve but will be taking running kit to explore the nearby Grand Union canal towpath.

So hopefully the TG machine will be well fuelled and catered for over the next few days.

loadsabikes · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 January, 2015, 10:38:42 am »

It is good information to know what host's are giving Steve for meals.
Has he given any hints on anything that he is missing/craving which could be picked up by following hosts?
I will be hosting Steve on Saturday and am currently planning a chicken pasta bake with fresh veg.
Not sure about sweet yet, he may be crumbled out!
Usual stuff available for breakfast and pocket food.

Wobbly · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 January, 2015, 10:44:00 am »

Quote from: swiss hat on 21 January, 2015, 10:21:01 am

So hopefully the TG machine will be well fuelled and catered for over the next few days.

Sounds like you have it well planned SH. If you need any Weetabix I have 48 here still.

Quote from: loadsabikes on 21 January, 2015, 10:38:42 am

It is good information to know what host's are giving Steve for meals.
Has he given any hints on anything that he is missing/craving which could be picked up by following hosts?

I asked Steve a few times if he wanted anything else but he said no.

During his stay he didn't eat anything sweet (not even sugar in his tea which surprised me)

Hummers · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:13:49 pm »

Quote from: Von Broad on 21 January, 2015, 09:08:20 am

Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 08:54:43 am
Quote from: Wobbly on 21 January, 2015, 04:53:52 am
Steve's currently munching his way through the breakfast of champions* and should be on the road shortly.

Weather's a bit damp but not as bad as forecast.

*bacon, eggs, 6 sausages

Worth noting for any hosts-to-be in the next 11 months.

Wonder if the eating habits of UK Audaxers will be going through a transformation over the coming year?

I am more concerned that he may not be able to drink alcohol

Is this true?

H

Wobbly · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:14:53 pm »

Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 12:13:49 pm

I am more concerned that he may not be able to drink alcohol

Is this true?

H

Sadly (outrageously!) it is.

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:23:20 pm »

Not even a thimble of red wine before bed

hellymedic · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:24:20 pm »

Quote from: The Seldom Killer on 21 January, 2015, 09:47:13 am

You know, I think in 20 years time they will tell stories about the Abraham Groove in the road between Gretton and Tewksbury.

Giraffe tells of the Creese in the road along the Lincoln-Winchester Permanent alignment...

Fab Foodie · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:41:40 pm »

Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 12:13:49 pm

Quote from: Von Broad on 21 January, 2015, 09:08:20 am
Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 08:54:43 am
Quote from: Wobbly on 21 January, 2015, 04:53:52 am
Steve's currently munching his way through the breakfast of champions* and should be on the road shortly.

Weather's a bit damp but not as bad as forecast.

*bacon, eggs, 6 sausages

Worth noting for any hosts-to-be in the next 11 months.

Wonder if the eating habits of UK Audaxers will be going through a transformation over the coming year?

I am more concerned that he may not be able to drink alcohol

Is this true?

H

It's the one rule that stopped me launching my own attempt on the record ....

loadsabikes · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:44:34 pm »

Of course it is Foodie

IanDG · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:50:27 pm »

Quote from: The Seldom Killer on 21 January, 2015, 09:47:13 am

You know, I think in 20 years time they will tell stories about the Abraham Groove in the road between Gretton and Tewksbury.

Isn't the 'Abraham Groove' a song about Smurfs?

Wobbly · « **Reply #22 on:** 21 January, 2015, 12:55:49 pm »

Quote from: Fab Foodie on 21 January, 2015, 12:41:40 pm

It's the one rule that stopped me launching my own attempt on the record ....

What a coincidence, me too.

That and the rule which states you have to actually ride more miles than the previous record...

Climberruss · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 January, 2015, 01:13:11 pm »

Quote from: Fab Foodie on 21 January, 2015, 12:41:40 pm

Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 12:13:49 pm
Quote from: Von Broad on 21 January, 2015, 09:08:20 am
Quote from: Hummers on 21 January, 2015, 08:54:43 am
Quote from: Wobbly on 21 January, 2015, 04:53:52 am
Steve's currently munching his way through the breakfast of champions* and should be on the road shortly.

Weather's a bit damp but not as bad as forecast.

*bacon, eggs, 6 sausages

Worth noting for any hosts-to-be in the next 11 months.

Wonder if the eating habits of UK Audaxers will be going through a transformation over the coming year?

I am more concerned that he may not be able to drink alcohol

Is this true?

H

It's the one rule that stopped me launching my own attempt on the record ....

I rarely ride a 200km without a "proper" rehydration stop. It is supposed to be a leisure activity after all!

Salvatore · « **Reply #24 on:** 21 January, 2015, 01:13:50 pm »

Quote from: swiss hat on 21 January, 2015, 10:21:01 am

Will be heading off to MK this afternoon. I don't plan to cycle with Steve but will be taking running kit to explore the nearby Grand Union canal towpath.

If my knowledge of MK is correct, the shortest route from Steve's flat to the Grand Union Canal should take you past the concrete cows. Something to look forward to.