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In terms of kit. All I should need is spare cycling kit and socks, perhaps a spare tyre (I run tubeless tyres), sleeping bag, tolietries and a roll of shit paper. I should be able to pack that into a rack bag which would allow me to use my old trek perhaps.
If you're talking about the LEL, then you won't need to pack a roll of shit paper, at every control, there are provision even shower.
Food are almost plentiful, and the volunteer are amazing people that go out of their way to help, I almost never run out of water because of the control being well situated, nor out of food because they always provide ample supply of fresh fruit and flapjack.
You can do it, it's exactly what you said, pacing is keys, FWIW, I average 10mph for the entire duration (under 15km/h), including an accidental full night sleep of 9 hours.
Think of it like this, 200 miles in one day doesn't mean you have to ride that distance in the entire daylight, it including riding through the night until maybe 2am, have a couple hours nap, maybe 4, then set off again with big breakfast.
I love the 2013 one, and this time I will be even more comfortable with the right saddle, fit, shoes etc.
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yes done that before. Long rides are something I do regularly. One issue is can I eat enough to keep my self going at the pace needed. Can I ride at the pace needed without causing fatigue that means my pace has to drop. Can I get enough sleep?
I think doing it in 4 to 5 day is doable but tough. Doing it quicker will be even tougher that why I want to try. I am going to have to do a test ride. Wive and daughter are away on holiday without me in feb. I will have to ride up to north and back. That may reset my expectations.
In terms of kit. All I should need is spare cycling kit and socks, perhaps a spare tyre (I run tubeless tyres), sleeping bag, tolietries and a roll of shit paper. I should be able to pack that into a rack bag which would allow me to use my old trek perhaps.
I am going to need a dynamo lighting system which means new wheels.