Audax rides

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ILb
Scraped round the Old 240 at the weekend, first audax for a long time and longest ride in some years. Felt good in parts but between Alston and Scotch Corner there were a lot of dark thoughts. Picked up a few things to improve in future and a few questions for people that have ridden more of the things:
- is wrist/hand pain inevitable after 200 miles or can things still be improved?
- how to make sure you have enough warm clothes? I could have worn full winter gear over night but had packed layers more suitable for cold spring day. Fortunately another rider leant me an extra layer, I might not have made it otherwise.
- replace tyres before it's too late, got lucky buying a spare in Appleby.
And a few snaps:

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jakemcree in reply to @ILb

I'd also echo @hippy point on aerobars. I damaged my ulnar nerve while riding from London to Edinburgh a few years back and lost the feeling in my two smaller fingers for over 6 months. Never had any hand issues since putting some on.

I'd get some fitted asap if you've got other big stuff planned.

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