Lot of fun – helped by 4th GV :D

That sounds eminently survivable. My Dad has had a much more seriously metastatic prostate cancer that is now under control.

The hormone therapy is a bitch leaving him drained.

I’d not spend it too quick!

Were it me I’d try and concentrate on experiences not things and to try to share the experiences with loved ones.

I’d also try and have some events to look forward too/aim to achieve that could be adjusted if health dictates otherwise.

I’d be looking to:- IoM TT spectate, hire camper and watch TDF mountain stages, Ice Hotel finland/sweden, Northern Lights and poss a brief fjord cruise – all with family.

Also fantasise about top of the range private ski lodge with own chef. Even if not well enough to ski there’s the ability to take a lift up and share coffee/drinks apres ski etc.

I like to challenge myself

What does your coach think of this new challenge?

One of the fastest Grand Vets at Gorrick and SXC has a short commute that he does most days as training. Not sure how much indoor stuff he does but it seems to be the majority of his training.

I have some more or less unused MT zoom 4 degree 710mm flats from my epic build this June. My wrists have become quite arthritic and it turns out I need some more back sweep. Built the bike up with them and then changed to 9degree

Drop me a line if interested

On the Ridgeway Double I averaged 11.8mph on a 1×10 FS, Pedalhead averaged 13mph on a rigid singlespeed.

It’s what works for you. For most a short travel FS set up to be comfortable over long periods of time works well.

My ‘fish was/is perfect, my Epic is 3lbs lighter but doesn’t work because the position is too aggressive.

There is a guarenteed way to fix it.

Buy a carbon ‘fish frame and store it in case your weld fix breaks. Get the ally frame welded and ride. Having spend £1600 on the spare the alloy frame will never break.

Don’t be tempted by the lightweight race flavour Beavers – very puncture prone.

Sorry to hear your troubles – I love my ‘fish too. What size is yours?

Dry and less than 3c – turbo
Wet and less than 4c – turbo
This might seem wimpy but I am VERY lucky to be riding still after a 25mph crash on ice. Run off from a field in a hollow. Sheet ice for 20m.

Otherwise:-

Maxx D on bars
Joystick on strobe on helmet with Redeye
Hope District on rear
Spoke reflectors

I’ve had some great insomnia rides :)

I think my 29er HT is more comfortable on a long ride than my 100mm 26″ FS. The jarring from the front is less and the rear suspension doesn’t quite make up for it.

Something like a Spearfish would be perfect

Think very carefully before doing anything remotely aggressive like shouting etc. You are probably in the middle of nowhere with no witnesses.

I shouted an expletive at a very aggressive driver on a narrow country lane. Massive road rage incident from drunk driver ensued during which I was lucky not to be punched (I was manhandled). No bystanders to moderated behaviour.

Number one priority must be to stay safe.

28T FTW. I race one with a 10-42

Whoever said the Spearfish is overpriced now, shirley you are having a laugh? The carbon frame is £1999.

Where?

I’ts been pretty good up till now. I have a sneaking suspicion that Duracell batteries are slightly smaller. It’s not a battery drain issue it just drops out and the only way to get it back is to take the battery out and reseat. Not something you want to do when the arm is covered in crap.

I don’t jet wash but if I can’t use an XTR crank arm in wet mud it’s useless to me.

Did my first SS ride in 2years last Friday. Spinning uncovered some core issues and grinding gave my back muscles a good workout.

I try to keep on going until I fall over. I’ve got up stuff I was convinced I was about to fall and just kept on going

My Gen 1 XTR stages about to go back to Saddleback. Repeated drop out on last ride.

Website says 7am

Many thanks to Weeksy – now I know exactly where I am.

There tomorrow – brrrrr!

What time does the car park open?

I’ve not actually ridden my bike for 10days. After 15hrs of turbo I just could not face another hour plus this morning on the turbo so I got on my SS and rousted it round some very muddy trails.

Turns out to have been a great workout both for core (high cadence) and the legs as well as restoring my sanity.

think we’ll do blue red until we get to it and then shoot off, do the Gorrick course and come back in at the same gate after completing the lap. Then likely just head back to Lookout taking in whatever else we find really.

Any chance of a photo/location thingy for where you leave new Swinley?

Offset seems different to my eye and as I haven’t noticed any difference in spindle length I’m guessing some of the narrow q comes from offset.

Thanks – was thinking I’d lost my marbles. The rooty bit on the Gorrick was fine for 2 laps but interesting on the final lap when going for it and slightly off line – got away with a slight burp

All this talk of drops on Corkscrew – start and end. Were they on the Crowthorne Gorrick XC. I recognise the end drop but for the life of me I cannot remember a drop at the start?

I run M980 Stages on M985cranks with no issues at all. I cannot tell any difference on the q factor and that includes 14hr rides.

XTR stages on XT was a risk. At the time I was concerned but elected not to post as I came to it after you had ordered. I remember trying my Stages on my M980 and thinking something wasn’t right.

If I was you I’d either send it back or keep it and look out for an M980 triple crank. There used to be a regular supply of M980 triple rings on here from people buying the cranks for 1x. Unfortunately I haven’t seen any for ages.

If they go up first time easily the tyre is on the wrong way round or you forgot to align the logos with the valve.

^ Step away from the VO2 max.

You need something to ease you gently back. 45-60 minutes Z2 watching Netflix while monitoring how you feel.

Smells strong so must be good

This is what I do.

1.Clean bike
2.Dissasemble
3.Take photos
4.Put bits in box in attic while I sort adverts
5.Can’t be arsed there’s always something better to do
6.Finally bite bullet
7.Photos lost
8.Take box down and repeat steps 3-5

I’ve taken to selling whole bikes for less than I think they’re worth. At least I get some money.

ast weeks I’ve been going over-the top with training as soon as I feel half ok trying to make up for lost sessions and just ploughing into a big hole.

Worst thing you can do. Missed training is history.

1. Set reasonable goals/aims that you have a chance of achieving

2. Get over your sickness and revitalise – a week of warmth, rest and taking it easy should do both.

3. Substitute quality for quantity – 2 really high quality sessions a week eg 5/6x 5minutes Z5 and 4/5 x15minutes Z4/high sweetspot will give surprisingly good results.

4. Don’t give up racing – just do the ones you can and modify expectations and approach

It’s what I’m having to do and it’s worked so far – I even beat Kryton last weekend :)

Is your simple a 29er? If so, why on earth are you considering the Inbred?! The Simple is a much nicer frame.

It’s a 26

I think I’m going to stick with it as I’ve just remembered the reason for keeping it was the giant stack of 26″ tyres I’ve accumulated.

Double post

I had one on my Audax bike. I used proofide but found it couldn’t cope with sweat let alone rain. Mine developed a matte finish on top that no amount of polishing etc could shift. Then it started to stretch and require tensioning. After a couple of retensions I gave up and sold it.

My understanding is you need to be very careful of overdoing proofide for fear of making the leather too supple. It’s supposed to be a couple of times a year thing?

Change bikes, wait a minute……………

Only enter such things within a day of completing your last 12/24hr race while the memory of the pain is fresh.

Removed myself from the ‘Puffer waiting list 6hrs after TIYS.

Ponders Gorrick 100 and TIYS without biggest competitor…..

Sorry haven’t a clue (honest!)

@adsh don’t you mean “KCal consumed”? The body is somewhere around 20-25% efficient at converting food to energy and it just happens that there’s approximately 4.2Kj per KCal so it’s relatively easy to work back from energy expenditure to required intake.

Nope I mean KJ of energy expended as measured by a power meter. My understanding is that the body is inefficient enough at converting food to forward motion on a bike that the 4.2 goes out the window and it’s parity. So 2,000KJ of work requires approx. 2,000Kcal to fuel if you don’t want a deficit.

http://mccraw.co.uk/powertap-kilojoules-and-calories/

Actually if it’s a 4hr non stop XC style ride by yourself with no pratting around waiting for people etc I think you’re on the right track just with the wrong ingredients.

Pre ride meal – convert to carbs – ie porridge and toast

Ride snacks – assuming some drinking then use an energy powder in your bottles. That’s a lot of solids to eat so consider changing one of them to a gel an hour and possibly intersperse with half a banana.

A decent 4hr ride is going to be in the region of 2,000-3,000kj. It’s generally accepted that that’s the same number of calories expended. Doing that on a decent base and topping up is both wise and accepted practice.

I do the same on a Saturday morning – I neck a bowl of porridge have a couple of bits of toast and head straight out. I’m generally doing Z2 for the first hour so I don’t feel sick.