PBP - How much do you carry on the road?

[arvid]

You could also bring a sign that says "I'm only sleeping", in French, of course. Maybe write down the time you went to sleep and want to be awake on it too.

I kind of recognize the sleeping trouble though. I don't sleep well in noise (snoring) or cold, or with earplugs(I tried them all). The pressure on my ears is annoying.
The best sleep I got on LEL was in Coxwold, both times while it was light outside, so it was quiet there. I will strongly consider bringing a (waterproof in Britain) sleeping bag on future long rides. I don't intend to sleep on a 600.
Good sleep isn't necessary though, just 3 bad hours will get me through the day as well, although one should not expect me to actually think in any way.

[mattc]

and 2007:

Don't forget your picture of this idiot (who is sleeping 6" away from the steps into the main hall at Brest):
http://fotoalbum.dds.nl/ivo_m/pbp2007/thumbnail/IMGP3857.jpg

[Ivo]

and 2007:

Don't forget your picture of this idiot (who is sleeping 6" away from the steps into the main hall at Brest):
http://fotoalbum.dds.nl/ivo_m/pbp2007/thumbnail/IMGP3857.jpg

Also available in larger size

[Ian H]

Also available in larger size

Beware Nederlanders bearing cameras.

[teethgrinder]

and 2007:

Don't forget your picture of this idiot (who is sleeping 6" away from the steps into the main hall at Brest):
http://fotoalbum.dds.nl/ivo_m/pbp2007/thumbnail/IMGP3857.jpg

So.
That's why you're called, "matt."

[Ivo]

You did wear your heart rate monitor in such a position that the officials didn't have to wake you up to check if you're still alive. 

[Martin]

I used a Moon Bag; a crap 80's invention; a cross between a £2.99 Argos value 0 season sleeping bag and a space blanket; not recommended. It is still in Loudeac.

I've since bought a SnugPak TravelPak Extreme which is excellent; only takes up about half the room in an SQR, you can use the other half for a self inflating mat.

[ScumOfTheRoad]

Note the security precautions in the top photo.

Note the security precautions for the family jewels in the second from bottom photo.

[Oscar's dad]

Regular spares; ... Kevlar replacement spoke, ... one of those ickle cassette removers that works by engaging with the dropouts.

Can you point me in the direction of these goodies?

[Ivo]

Regular spares; ... Kevlar replacement spoke, ... one of those ickle cassette removers that works by engaging with the dropouts.

Can you point me in the direction of these goodies?

M-Gineering
the cassette remover is called 'the next best thing'.

[simonp]

Try SJSC for the Kevlar spokes. You can use one of those without a cassette tool.
 
Fiber Fix Emergency Replacement Spoke

[Greenbank]

Try SJSC for the Kevlar spokes. You can use one of those without a cassette tool.
 
Fiber Fix Emergency Replacement Spoke

How does that work in compression then?

[Ian H]

How does that work in compression then?

I'm sure Jobst will have the answer.

[frankly frankie]

Oh don't start that again.  The 'how do spoked wheels work' thread was the liveliest I've ever read.

[damerell]

Regular spares; ... Kevlar replacement spoke, ... one of those ickle cassette removers that works by engaging with the dropouts.

Can you point me in the direction of these goodies?

The cassette remover's been handled. I got the replacement spokes from the USA. It proved economical to buy ten - a false economy, of course, except I figured I'd give a few away. So if you live in the UK and you drop me a PM, I'll post you a couple.

[Greenbank]

I've seen the Fiber Fix emergency spokes in Condor.

[Really Ancien]

Regular spares; ... Kevlar replacement spoke, ... one of those ickle cassette removers that works by engaging with the dropouts.

Can you point me in the direction of these goodies?

The cassette remover's been handled. I got the replacement spokes from the USA. It proved economical to buy ten - a false economy, of course, except I figured I'd give a few away. So if you live in the UK and you drop me a PM, I'll post you a couple.

Can you use them as dental floss? There's a potential weight-saving there.

Damon.

[MSeries]

Regular spares; ... Kevlar replacement spoke, ... one of those ickle cassette removers that works by engaging with the dropouts.

Can you point me in the direction of these goodies?

The cassette remover's been handled. I got the replacement spokes from the USA. It proved economical to buy ten - a false economy, of course, except I figured I'd give a few away. So if you live in the UK and you drop me a PM, I'll post you a couple.

Can you use them as dental floss? There's a potential weight-saving there.

Damon.

No but one can use dental floss as emergency spokes.

Why not just take a spare spoke ? And I don't think you need a cassette remover for those flexible spokes anyway, do you ?

[Ivo]

Why not just take a spare spoke ? And I don't think you need a cassette remover for those flexible spokes anyway, do you ?

Indeed, they have a hook at the hub end.

[MSeries]

better still, reliable wheels.

[thing1]

Try SJSC for the Kevlar spokes. You can use one of those without a cassette tool.
 
Fiber Fix Emergency Replacement Spoke

Tip: I bought some through amazon (from the US) for for less than half the SJS price.

[damerell]

Why not just take a spare spoke ? And I don't think you need a cassette remover for those flexible spokes anyway, do you ?

Indeed, they have a hook at the hub end.

Mine are long; the end passes through the hub hole and is tied around a frob at the rim end. I don't take a spare spoke because the Kevlar one is a much less awkward shape, has a very tiny spoke key in its little packet, and fits whichever bike I use it with (even if it is, for example, the bike of a riding companion). I carry a cassette remover because it's tiny (one of the very little frame reaction force ones) and I like having tools.

[simonp]

Also you may need different spoke lengths front and rear and ds/non ds. Kevlar spoke is one size fits all. And there is no need to remove the cassette.