There's a rule on this that states 25 miles minimal. I'm gonna retract that and reduce the distance to 10 miles as it will hopefully increase participation and reduce risk of anyone getting hurt or poorly afterwards. Hopefully common sense will prevail and anyone that doesn't think they are up for it and have the necessary gear to cope with stupid temps, please reconsider if you really should be attempting...redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:35 pm Just a little nudge on this ... dont forgrt that we need some (proper*) entries and a minimal of three for the voting to take place.
Bridget and her little one (I think) are all set to try and win so hopefully we will have at least 2 other contenders thats putting in their all
Also remember that its not just how cold you go but rather the winner will be chosen by ballot ( no pun intended nor reference to yesterdays BS) so its in the hands of the voters. Someone might decide to vote you for example cos you managed to describe how you rode in -1 or +2 for 25 orrible miles as opposed to voting for another person who managed to record a temp of -3 briefly whilst they got to the highest point of their ride etc etc.
*ie. Not just for the sake of making up numbers please.... I'm sure (in my mind as I'll be selecting it) the prize will be worth it
Reason for the retraction is as follows (will try being as brief as poss):
So I just got back from a 300 miler road charity ride. Over 3 days and decided to monitor my HR as well as air temps throughout.
Day1 on 25th 109 miles to (almost) Sutton Coldfield. Via the Peaks and temps got as low as 6 and 5 I believe. Didn't need my emergency last layering (which wss my waterproofs top and bottom to save on space).
Day2 26th. Departed from Sutton Coldfield and via Swadlincote to Derby. 90ish miles with fog that meant I could complete the 100 planned. Freezing cold but air temp at the time of the cold was around 10 to 12. There was (what seemed) arctic winds blowing on the massive exposed sections. Was wearing all my layering as well as the emergency Deep Winter gloves (these have handled sub0 temps easily in the previous years). Hands were fine but it really eas getting to me.
Day3 27th (today). Left Derby in the am from mates house and rode towards Nottingham then up to Retford and back to Yorkshire. Windchill wasn't really much an issue. Temps got down to 5 and 6 again and need of my last layers were on and off. Managed to get by without bottom waterproofs to keep off the cold (stay warm environment in there).
Through all 3 days I was wearing my under hat (normally take Merino Deep winter but this was an Endura that did the trick) and had my buff to try and create central heating from when breathing out around face area. Twas super cold at some points but nowhwre near as bad as the windchill yesterday.
In addition I had bowel management issues (lactose intolerance and drank standard milk as well as lots of cold cheese n onion pasties*) with lots of 'leave no trace' going on.
Anyway, now I'm back home and really feel worse for wear and never felt this bad before. This is not my report as I didn't do a bivy but just my reasoning for lessening the mileage.
Lastly... cos it might take a lot of effort for some and it would be a shame to have, for example, 2 entries**, but cos of a missing third the poll doesn't open!! In which case Bridgets report of the 7 miler will be automatically added to make up the voting (and minimal 3 entries).
Rather complex I know but hope I made sense!!
* I know, I'm dsft and after not being able to hold stuff down I just didn't eat for last 40 miles but had a nice fstty burger upon arrival
** I forgot what this point was meant to be... Maybe that 'cos rules state minimal 3 entries...
Anyway