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1. Ti29er - Member

   The training was going very well, every two days, never less than 3hrs, most 4hrs plus longer rides at w/ends and really gunning it up those hills with no let up; I was feeling the strongest I've ever felt on a bike and just getting stronger and fitter and faster; it's infectious!

   Now I've been off the bike for 4 weeks... no idea when I'll be back to the saddle. Physio agrees with me that after 3x sessions we should have seen some improvement, so Friday's session with be with another physio present to see if we're missing something.

   See you next year.
   (tear / strain of the bottom of the Lat' quad where it ties into the tendon)

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. cakerider - Member

   Training was going well but hit a little dip, trying to get as many longer rides in as possible.

   First attempt so slow and steady and hope to meet cut of times me thinks.

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. martinh - Member

   As rone said, mental toughness is what it's about. Just don't give in. If you're already saying to yourself that you're not going to finish then my guess is you wont.

   Riding with someone is good, but don't rely on it. During last years race I started out riding with Miketually lost him around 30 miles, had a period alone, joined up with a total stranger who I to'ed an fro'ed with over the next 20, had another period alone, met said stranger again for 5 more etc, etc.

   Can't see there being as many lonely stretches with so many more riders this year.

   There's a down side to riding with someone too. I discovered in my two previous 12hr races that negativity can be infectious. I found myself riding with people hating the conditions and talking about quitting and my mind starts to think the same. Once away from them I focused on not quitting and just keeping riding.

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. rone - Member

   I agree with MartinH, I like to deal with the job in hand and if that means being introspective and not really being social on a 12hr slog then talking/riding with people does me no good, though I understand it works for some.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. paul4stones - Member

   Hope I wasn't too negative Martin - was enjoying it too much!

   I haven't done much specific training yet but I did ride 210 miles round Northumberland the other day . . .

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. dickydutch - Member

   210 miles? in one bash?

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. dot - Member

   Those of you doing it singlespeed - what ratio?

   32:18 for me - wrote some gubbins about last years race over here

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. Candodavid - Member

   Was doing really well, 60K rides average for a sunday on SS.
   Start of June had a minor heart attack, still no reason from Quack or hospital as why. Gradually started back on the bike this month, going gentle and slow.
   Resigned to not do Kielder this year under medical grounds and fitness wise I feel like I did back in january...BOLLOX

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. martinh - Member

   Think I was running 34:19 on a 29er last year. My write up is over there

   Don't worry Paul, it was HTN 1 and the first Torq 12:12 where the mud was deep and the riders were moany

   Part of me is thinking of running gears (well 6 of them anyway) for this year just to get it over quicker but the SSer in me keeps telling me to MTFU

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. paul4stones - Member

    dickydutch - Member

    210 miles? in one bash?

    Yes, ridiculous isn't it. On the road though so not too hard

    Actually we stopped for a cup of tea at the cafe in Elsdon and an old fella rolled up for his beans on toast. The cafe owner told him where we were going (we were about 80 miles in at that point) and he said "Aye, well I'm away back round by Kielder then back up to Galashiels - I'll probably have done 200 miles by then" Just a normal day out for him!

    We set out to see how far we could go before getting exhausted but just got bored at the end tbh. Great day out tho'

    Martin - wondering whether I should clean the alfine out before the race after it's dunking last time. Seems fine!

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. Ti29er - Member

    Cand:
    Is riding the bike at all a good idea if you've just had a heart attack?
    Is not a brisk walk a better idea?
    No chance of riding Kielder this year - for both of us.

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. dickydutch - Member

    paul4stones - You dont ride with Gosforth do you?
    Im ofetn on my road bike up round that neck of the woods!

    Posted 1 year ago #
13. The-milkybar-kid - Member

    If anyone is after a entry i think i will be selling mine.

    Posted 1 year ago #
14. paul4stones - Member

    Dicky - no, just with some mates. We generally fell run then cycle in the summer. I'm more into biking than they are mostly. I know a few of the Gosforth folk tho'

    I wrote something here and about the K100 last year.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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