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Post by wardyuk on Sept 10, 2014 13:01:24 GMT
Well.. I've my T5 for just over 6 months now, and I suddenly realised that all those mythical milestones that seemed so impossible when I got the bike are now not so mythical at all... 2 Sundays ago, I was mightily chuffed to knock off 100km on the bike - so chuffed in fact that last Sunday, I celebrated 2000km on the bike by riding my first Starva Gran Fondo racking up just shy of 135km... Having done these, and pulling in a surprising number of PR's while doing them - I'm pretty confident I can nail the 100 miler - so weather permitting I'm going to try for that the weekend after next... Getting liquid in is going to be the challenge though - I have dicky knees, and find that stopping very quickly cause my knees to stiffen up and get painful when I start riding again, so I'd rather not have to stop at shops to re-fill the bottles (not least because I'll be on my own, so dont want to the leave the bike anyway) So I can fit 2 bottles on my bike, with room in my saddle bag to fit two cartons (enough for a refill of 1 bottle) but this was only just enough for the 130km... Any tips for stashing a 3rd bottle that a) doesnt involve the jersey pockets and b) doesn't cost thanks in advance Nick
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Post by ChrisD on Sept 10, 2014 13:08:59 GMT
Good going Wardy! Hope the ton goes well. Small bottle or two in your jersey back pockets perhaps?
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Post by chas on Sept 10, 2014 13:30:06 GMT
Well done nothing without cost, but 2 750ml bottles=3 500ml, you can also get cages/mounts to fit saddle, seatpost or bars depending on what you already have fitted.
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Post by erictherat on Sept 10, 2014 13:37:48 GMT
plan a quick pit-stop in a garage. garb a bottle of water and fill up. - If it's a hot day take some electrolyte sachets to pop in too. also can grab some snacks too.
hard to find 100 miles in the UK where you dont pass a garage or shop.
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Post by erictherat on Sept 10, 2014 13:38:03 GMT
also - great achievement =D
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Post by fatmanona5a on Sept 10, 2014 15:04:21 GMT
It's also possible to take the bike through a McDonalds "drive through", if that sort of thing appeals? I have also seen bikes walked around big supermarkets. I don't know if it's OK, or the staff are too surprised to challenge that sort of thing?
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Post by erictherat on Sept 10, 2014 20:56:43 GMT
I have been chucked out of supermarkets twice by overzealous security.
"no bikes allowed mate"
"I'm only buying a pack of smokes"
"It's a health and safety risk - it might fall over and hurt a child"
"I'm not letting go of it"
"it's against H&S regulations"
"could you keep an eye on it please - you are standing by the door"
"you can't leave it there - it is blocking a fire exit"
"so are you"
"shall i call the police"
"please"
"more than my job's worth"
"screw you - ill give my money to another shop".
dont use a chain supermarket - use a garage or a little corner shop. actually use a corner shop. my inlaws run one and their business and livelihood is being destroyed by supermarkets. - help out the little guy.
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Post by Big Brother on Sept 10, 2014 21:02:41 GMT
Fantastic achievement wardyukJust shows what can be done. Your story seems very similar to many others. Progress is made, targets are reached and the miles just seem to get easier. Thanks for sharing and carry on with the milestones.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2014 21:47:13 GMT
Good going wardyuk. You could consider a hydration backpack, like a camelback. You'll get a couple of litres of liquid in one of them.
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Post by ChrisD on Sept 10, 2014 21:53:25 GMT
I've seen some people ride with an additional bottle cage mounted under the usual position on the down tube. Guess the trade off is the extra weight when starting off.
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Post by KiwiBeard on Sept 11, 2014 7:51:15 GMT
If you're going to do 160kms, then you might as well do 200kms. When I did that amount, I took sandwiches, flapjacks, bananas, 2 water bottles, 2 'emergency' bottles of lucozade; filled water bottle at one stop after the first one used, had McDs combo, and also stopped at a garage for 2 bottles of water. I was pretty good in terms of food and water and will be doing similar strategy next time. Contrast to when I did 150kms, and had some food, 2 bottles of water, had no opportunites to replenish so had to make a long detour for supplies but by then was too late and the last part was really really tough. Really important to drink/eat frequently and replenish when you can rather than when you realise you need it.
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Post by jondxxx on Sept 11, 2014 11:14:08 GMT
A number of suppliers have adapters for fitting bottle cages to bikes without the pre-drilled holes or to add extra ones. For example. Google "bike bottle cage adapter" for more Alternatively for cheapskates a couple of nylon ties will do the job with a bit of old inner tube to stop slippage.
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Post by beatnik69 on Sept 11, 2014 11:22:12 GMT
Go with Chas's suggestion of 2 x 750 ml bottles. I did the 100 miles on 2 x 500ml bottles with a refill of one at about halfway (followed by 2 x 330 ml of Coors Light and 1 x 500 ml of Old Crafty Hen )
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Post by wardyuk on Sept 17, 2014 8:19:35 GMT
thanks for all the suggestions - I'd already contemplated jersey pocket/hydration pack - but having tried the pocket very breifly, found it pretty uncomfortable, and the hydration pack a) pricey and b)"always there" if you know what I mean... currently, I'm giving serious though to one of these: www.halfords.com/cycling/accessories/bags-baskets/topeak-mondopack-hydro
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Post by KiwiBeard on Sept 17, 2014 8:32:23 GMT
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