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tonto
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As there will be 3 (or 4 Oliver?) of us doing this it makes sense to have a shared base on site.
I can supply a gazebo and a lamp for fettling (handy if its wet).
would be worth having a ride together too..
Epping? Thetford? Danbury?
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squirrel chaser
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: |
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| tonto wrote: | As there will be 3 (or 4 Oliver?) of us doing this it makes sense to have a shared base on site.
I can supply a gazebo and a lamp for fettling (handy if its wet). |
are people planning on camping, or going up on the day?
| tonto wrote: | would be worth having a ride together too..
Epping? Thetford? Danbury? |
epping is best for me. |
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tonto
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: |
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I'll probably turn up at about 4pm Saturday afternoon, no point camping the day before.
I was thinking more of a place to fettle together before the event and during the race if necesary.
I am up for an Epping ride, prefer early sunday mornings.
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tonto
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Am actually going to be riding from High Beech tomorrow (Sunday) starting at 8.30.
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squirrel chaser
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: |
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hi tonto,
sorry i missed you yesterday, would have been there but didnt see the post til today, (no www at home), let me know the next time your around 
some friends are coming with me, they will probably be camping out so they can look after any stuff while we are riding. |
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Jason_wright
Joined: 27 May 2008
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Location: Epping
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I'll probably aim to get there mid - late afternoon as well..... i like the idea of a communal base camp ! |
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Jason_wright
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Jason_wright
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Chaps
I've sent you both a PM with my contact details so we can meet up on the day.
What time is everyone aiming to get there, around 4pm ? |
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squirrel chaser
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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i was planning on getting there earlier and doing a practise lap but not so sure now. i went night riding yesterday and even though i know the trails well its totally different in pitch dark.
i dont know if pre-riding the course in daylight is gonna help, might save energy and as the course will be well different at night
ive a couple of questions, about charging the lights.
ive got a exposure joystick which runs a 10 hour charge on race setting
do i carry my charger with me and can the plugs be accessed easily, can i wait and charge between laps?
what lights are you all running and how are you planning on keeping chargeedup?
hows everyones preperation going/gone? |
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Jason_wright
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Location: Epping
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:29 am Post subject: |
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My thoughts were the same as yours... a practice lap is just going to mean wasted energy that can be saved for the actual event. With 200+ solo riders and then the team riders the first lap (or 2) is going to be quite a steady pace, until the field expands outs.... so i think i'll use this to get used to the course 
I treated myself (after gaining sign-off from the wife) to a set of Lumicycle lights. I've got my own Pro battery and I've hired 2 enduro batteries from them for the night... i am hoping that will give me enough power to see me through..... I will bring my charger along though....
Lumicycle have charging facilities, so as long as you bring your charger you can pug it in... they give you some sort of wrist band (like a swimming pool system) to claim it back after it has charged.
I think i am as prepped as i can be. Last weekend def helped build confidence for the distance. The main concern I have is tiredness in the early hours... |
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tonto
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:03 am Post subject: |
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I am crying off!
There I said it 
I have been battling with a chest infection which meant I have only ridden two hours in the last 20 days and I still don't feel even 80% healthy.
I have been hopeful that I could recover but a short blast last night left me coughing through the night again and I have to face facts
IMHO one joystick is not enough light, especially at the 2nd power setting which lasts up to 10 hours.
When people come up behind you with their really bright lights you will be in shadow which makes the tight singletrack very dodgy.
Charging will also be a problem as you can't ride during that time and will chill down ( it will be F***** cold).
If I was you I would try and borrow some extra lights ( maybe ask the cru) your welcome to mine if you can collect them from danbury.
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squirrel chaser
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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shame you cant make it paul, hope your out riding soon mate,
oliver, did you get registered?
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