My photos from the event: https://www.flickr.com/gp/37648664@N06/h9Er3g

Does anyone else really not fancy work tomorrow!!!!

Heres proof of my passage!

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/wuuKjsHVJ0


its a bloody solid route!

Just got back at 0151...213.2km 17h44min....that was emotional....i am going to.my van for a beer and baby wipe shower. See you for coffee....

Mega route, full body work out...was swearing lots so must be ace!

Not quite sure how ive done it, but managed to turn my Samsung S10 into a Spot Tracker and linkup to the Spotwalla Tracking Page using Bubbler GPS App. It was quite easy really. I have a big 26,000 battery so should keep me going for 24 hours. Anyway my tracking updates every 15min and my tracking ...

Not quite sure how ive done it, but managed to turn my Samsung S10 into a Spot Tracker and linkup to the Spotwalla Tracking Page using Bubbler GPS App. It was quite easy really. I have a big 26,000 battery so should keep me going for 24 hours. Anyway my tracking updates every 15min and my tracking I...

20191011_140131 by alexberry1, on Flickr

Ready to Rock and Roll! See you soon :)

oh god.....

Did a night ride and tested new Shimano MW7 Goretex boots. Very impressed, feel super comfy - like slippers and very warm and dry.

Moist https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656311 Beyond moist. The Norgies are saying 65 mm of rain for Dolgellau between now and the start, and 31 mm of rain during the event. :| Even by Welsh standards, that’s a lot. But it’s the same for everyone, so just put head down and get on with it :-bd Edit: o...

I've just swapped out my 2.5 DHF for a WTB ranger 2.8. looks similar tread pattern to the Rocket Ron.

On another note...anyone know if there are showers we can use at the finish or should i expect no luxury like that whatsoever, and resort to babywipe bath / dip in the nearest river.

Switched out the 2.6 DHF front and rear for a faster rolling WTB Ranger 2.8. Fitted bike bags and sleeping bag and made a huge list of stuff to pack. Also stripped my Crank Bros Msllet pedals and packed with grease, fitted new chain and oiled! Ordered some new Shimano MW7 boots for delivery tomorrow...

When i spoke to exposure they said if you do this test, run a fan over them to simulate air flow. They are designed to be run with airflow to cool them.

I have the exact same one and can tell you that the time guides are "optimistic". I will be taking a back up!

I have the same issue with 20,000 Anker powerpanks - they wont charge my Exposure 6 pack or Diablo.....

At least is looking dry for the weekend......not!

Mint - my conscience told me this is probably the case!

Newby Question - is the dropping of a "Cache" frowned upon? I see there is little resupply from Barmouth onwards and i can happen to cross the route on my travel down on Friday night. I was thinking of stashing a bottle of water and some food which might perk me up at 3am, but didnt want t...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:48 pm

Are Shona and Rich brining the tandem or as individuals?

Solo. Although I believe there will be a tandem team on the 200.

Yup last time i Spoke to Dave, he said their doing it. They have a new Sonder Ti tandem to test!

Can we campervan at the start in the youth club car park? I'd prefer if people didn't. It's a residential area and everyone is very good with us, I don't want to give them any reason at all to stop that from being the case. Plenty of other spots nearby - but the Star's probably worth the trip. Unde...

Ditto, i did a 3 peaks CX practice run on my Ti Road Bike with 50mm deep section Carbon Clinchers down Jacobs Ladder at 10pm in the dark a few weeks ago....didnt even dab! Prospect of doing it in the day would not be good, as the exposure would prob put me off! That descent doesnt took technical at ...

Anyone else thinking that a gravel bike may be more appropriate? If only i had one!

When i imported the route in Ridewithgps, i got 4009m climbing and 208.9km, i have since tidied up the GPX track, and its coming out at 4982m and 214.8km :) Route looks great...cheers Stu!

Can we campervan at the start in the youth club car park? Im driving from the North so dont fancy a 20min extra drive to the Star then back again in the Morning.