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I rode+camped before one event this year. Definitely better than leaving the house at 4am to ride to the start.
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Yeah, I'd still like to avoid cycling from London if possible and in winter wouldn't be doing early rides in case of ice. A lot of rides are starting from Tewks and that's looking annoying to get to from here. 3hr train vs 2hr drive and on GWR trains which was a 'mare last time I used them. I guess camping isn't the best in winter.
I've now seen there's a AAARRTY so maybe I could do that this year in some kind of effort to stave off full blown boredom-induced workaholicism and alcoholism.
hippy
"Big plans" = riding something longer than a 200k for a start.
But currently looking to get the missus an SR series this year, maybe starting with an early season (like in a couple of weeks) 200k and maybe sneak in a 300k then pick some suitable events I've not done before for next year.
Given a lack of racing plans I might try and aim for a AAA SR myself.
I'd like to incorporate less car use and less hotels - more camping. So I might try and do some longer rides to get to event starts, camping overnight and then riding the event.
Oh, I've got an entry for Highland Fling 1000k from years ago that I might ride in April.