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Post by Paulinblack on Jul 7, 2017 21:27:15 GMT
I've posted before about Velothon on Sunday. I've just taken my last ride on the Mach before the event and got everything ready (I'm working tomorrow so had to move everything up 24 hours). This is how I've prepared:
The Week before: - Changed chain (and cassette in the end as it was near end of life) - Back wheel off, changed tyre - Re-indexed gears - Thorough clean, polish and lube. - Check brake calipers - Several test rides (No issues with gears nor brakes) - Think about what I am going to need to take
Today: - Eat carbs - Adjusted brakes - Degrease and relube chain - Clean and polish - Check tyres & tyre pressures - Charge GPS and power meter - Download course onto GPS - Check saddle bag (2 tubes, 2 levers, multitool, gloves, chain link. Should I add gear and brake cables?) - Check that I have clean clothes (and put washing on just in case)
Tomorrow: - Make up 2 x bidons with SIS Cola & Caffeine tables (plus some extra electrolyte drops) and put in fridge - 4 x energy gels in freezer - Get clothes ready (Make sure they fit and are comfortable - This is because we've been asked to wear yellow in honour of G at the TDF. Last time I tried my yellow top was a year ago!) - Run weather bagel against the course - Load car the night before. (Include food & drink for drive home) - Eat carbs but avoid Saturday night curry for obvious reasons! - Double check how long it will take to get there and what time to meet.
On the day: - Get up. Eat porridge. Make coffee to go. - Weather Bagel - Load food and drink prepared previous night) - Check car (on last time!) - Drive to venue (Stop at services for nature call and to change into bib shorts) Is this what you do or am I showing signs of excessive OCD?
Interested to hear about other people's routines?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 22:08:26 GMT
Very organised indeed. Good luck with it. I think riders approach on things will probably depend on ability, experience and how organised they are in other aspects of life. Some will approach things rather nervously, some will prepare meticulously and others will just see it as a longer ride than usual. My lad has just completed the Lakesman Triathlon. An Ironman distance event. How did he prepare for the event? He didn't. No training whatsoever. My mate is doing the Bolton Ironman at the weekend and he has prepared and trained meticulously. I don't compete myself but if I was doing an Ironman I'd prepare thoroughly. If I was doing a Sportive I'd make sure the bike was in fine fettle like I do anyway before rides and make sure I had enough loopy juice and electrolytes for the conditions. My mates and I once did the national three peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon) within 24 hours. We all got smashed the night before in the Clachaig Inn at Glencoe. One lad was well gone and as the organiser when I got my battle plans out for the challenge, he grabbed them and ripped them up while laughing his head off. I had to roll another of my friends into his pit. Well gone. The next day we had to carry his rucksack up Ben Nevis for him as he struggled at the back and back down near the valley bottom he had a simple turn to make to return to the battle bus but staggered straight on towards Fort William. We had to go after him. We all finished the challenge and had a good laugh although the conditions were atrocious. I levitated by the lake beneath Snowdon. A Park warden warned us earlier about the wind conditions. It was lifting water out of the lake and lifted me off my feet. Preparation is vital..!! Enjoy..!!
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Post by Paulinblack on Jul 7, 2017 22:23:53 GMT
The 3 Peaks sound like it was a blast! I think you are right about ability. Also, a lot depends on what your goals are for the event. When I told SWMBO that I was nervous about Sunday, because I'm heavier this year and feel a little under cooked on long distance training, she cut to the chase and said 'I don't know why you are worried. Just do it a bit slower!' She's right of course. For other sportives (ones not at the edge of my ability) I probably would have done a quick check of the bike the day before and then loaded up the night before. (Tip from the BROC a couple of years ago).
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Post by tack4 on Jul 8, 2017 12:17:20 GMT
Have a blast Paul enjoy the day use the feed stations you have paid for it
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Post by ChrisD on Jul 8, 2017 13:47:53 GMT
Have a great day Paul. Sounds like you and the bike are in good form.
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Post by bandit3 on Jul 8, 2017 15:15:25 GMT
You'll have to go to bed about 3 hours earlier now to make up for all that energy used on brain power thinking about how to prepare for the ride & the best of luck, have a great ride
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Post by RobP on Jul 8, 2017 19:47:05 GMT
Have a good one Paulinblack interested in the gels in the freezer? Not heard of that before
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Post by Paulinblack on Jul 8, 2017 21:19:53 GMT
Have a good one Paulinblack interested in the gels in the freezer? Not heard of that before Often do that when its hot. Also put a frozen Capri sun in back pocket as an emergency drink on hot days. Acts as a coolant to begin with and a drink later - Same with the gels.
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Post by Scott M on Jul 8, 2017 21:55:56 GMT
Sounds like you've done all the prep, so all I can add is - enjoy the event, and report back!
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Post by joby on Jul 12, 2017 8:40:08 GMT
Very organised indeed. Good luck with it. I think riders approach on things will probably depend on ability, experience and how organised they are in other aspects of life. Some will approach things rather nervously, some will prepare meticulously and others will just see it as a longer ride than usual. My lad has just completed the Lakesman Triathlon. An Ironman distance event. How did he prepare for the event? He didn't. No training whatsoever. My mate is doing the Bolton Ironman at the weekend and he has prepared and trained meticulously. I don't compete myself but if I was doing an Ironman I'd prepare thoroughly. If I was doing a Sportive I'd make sure the bike was in fine fettle like I do anyway before rides and make sure I had enough loopy juice and electrolytes for the conditions. My mates and I once did the national three peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon) within 24 hours. We all got smashed the night before in the Clachaig Inn at Glencoe. One lad was well gone and as the organiser when I got my battle plans out for the challenge, he grabbed them and ripped them up while laughing his head off. I had to roll another of my friends into his pit. Well gone. The next day we had to carry his rucksack up Ben Nevis for him as he struggled at the back and back down near the valley bottom he had a simple turn to make to return to the battle bus but staggered straight on towards Fort William. We had to go after him. We all finished the challenge and had a good laugh although the conditions were atrocious. I levitated by the lake beneath Snowdon. A Park warden warned us earlier about the wind conditions. It was lifting water out of the lake and lifted me off my feet. Preparation is vital..!! Enjoy..!! Ah...The Clachaig. What a boozer. Had a memorable night in there a couple of years ago after a day traversing the Aonach Eagach ridge, having spent the previous night over-indulging at the Kings House at the other end of Glencoe (possibly not the best preparation for the most dangerous scramble I've ever done, but nobody died so all good). In terms of sportive preparations, I don't do many, but mainly tend to focus on giving the bike a good wash and lube the day before.
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