Reminds me, I've done almost no pushing practice this year. Going to be a real struggle!

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:45 pm Hopefully that might be the straw that helped the camels back.

Very good.

Alas I'm going in the other direction, and have three nights in Paris between now and the BB300...

You walked 26 miles? Madness!

Jesus. I think I've blocked so much of that ride out.

Wife's birthday this week, so very much doubt my scale number will be heading in the right direction.

---- Starting Weight ---- 06/01/24: 69.4kg ---- Past 3 Weeks (7 Day Rolling Average) ---- 24/08/2024: 61.5kg (+0.9kg) 31/08/2024: 61.9kg (+0.4kg) 07/09/2024: 62.7kg (+0.8kg) It is what it is I guess. Can only hope I can get my head sorted out so that putting on a bunch of weight doesn't add to the d...

Sorry to hear this Rich. The diet can go to hell. Just getting through life's stresses is far more important. I found ODAAT really is the way.... One Day At A Time. This too will pass. If you ever need to vent, talk sh1t through, whatever, people are here. Me included. We don't know each other. Tha...

I've been using a Fenix BC21R V2 which takes 18650 batteries. I mount it on the helmet. Very pleased with it. Looks like there is a version 3 now: https://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-bc21r-v3-rechargeable-bike-light The Fenix ALD-08 Helmet Bike Light Holder will apparently work for this li...

I quite like the Diablo as a helmet torch, but I don't rate the mount. I did switch to a velcro mount recently but I nearly ripped my head off when it got caught on a low branch... so yeah, could do with a bit more thought there. :shock: (Oh, and you can recharge the Exposure lights via USB, but it'...

Sorry to hear that Rich. Hope all gets sorted soon. After watching that podcast with Moodi I think I'm gonna reduce my meat intake to just 2 days a week. Really reckon it'll help alot. Cheers buddy. Right now I'm barely holding on to any sort of vaguely appropriate diet. Certainly not the right tim...

I had completely forgotten 2018 was the storm year too. I had such a nightmare with punctures after the start that it felt like two completely different events.

Going to be a terrible week for me. Things not going well at all with life. :(

Oh yes 2018 - I discovered a somewhat vital bridge had been washed away on the Fri night. It was still raining biblical amounts on Sat morning and upon returning to the Towers, we discovered that the house was flooded ... a character building weekend all round but Dave did at least get his 5 yard b...

PaulE wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:52 pm I asked Stu the same question, and the answer was
"Evening Paul,

As long as I know prior to the routes going out, so roughly a week before."

Thanks.

Just to know in advance, at which point do I need to make the decision between the 300 and 200? I've had a rough couple of weeks which have really knocked me down mentally and physically. Hoping to get back on it, but don't want to make things even worse for myself beating myself up about training /...

Valerio wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 2:18 pm I'm sure the route recces wont be affected by my whining

I wouldn't bet on that... Stu's probably got some horrific hike-a-bike for the sake of hike-a-bike just for you!

I'm reminded of having to work my way across Croatia and Bosnia after injuring myself in the Trans Balkan Race.

God I could have done with a sag wagon!

Insanity.

---- Starting Weight ---- 06/01/24: 69.4kg ---- Past 3 Weeks (7 Day Rolling Average) ---- 10/08/2024: 60.0kg (-0.2kg) 17/08/2024: 60.6kg (+0.6kg) 24/08/2024: 61.5kg (+0.9kg) Post Leadville binge eating / drinking done with... trying to sort myself out this week so that I can get ready for the BB300....

Wotsits wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:48 pm Not actually indulged myself yet, but deffo on the ‘Would like one’ list

https://prestacycle.co.uk/collections/inflation-tools

Definitely on the fancier end of the scale.

If you're feeling fancy you can also fit a Presta pump head easily enough.

Kudos, but I'm relatively certain that I'd end up removing my own face if I used one that I'd made.

When I looked into this recently I was told that 6L would work fine, though I have no direct experience.

I still have my Airshot if it comes to it though.

Alas, I have basically exactly 12mm of clearance. Definitely not worth the risk!

Apparently the gravel ones are slightly wider, so I could keep an eye out for those.

The bike hasn't been off the trainer for five years, so I'm definitely not concerned about it being pretty!