2011-07-16/17 Sat/Sun - Dunwich Dynamo DD19

where's the bedwetters vs reserves list? I want some DD action.

jj: I'm riding, just not sure what or how far. Friday's list ^^ seems to be about right. (still aiming for fixed for now though)

Will I drive myself mad if I bring some stuff in a courier bag? Should I try to stuff everything into jersey pockets/saddlebag?

(noob anxiety)

Yeah courier bags are a pain in the ass over long distances. I'm going for lots of small frame/saddle bags - the more weight on the bike and not on you the better!

I've got a few people to ride it with but due to my knees I'm not sure what speed I'll be able to comfortably ride for the whole night. Even if I ride at 12mph I'll be there at 7 in the morning. That really is the slowest I'd go though. Probably more like 15-17mph.

Similar speed here. No hurry to get there (lift doesn't arrive until about 1000) and am well low geared so will be just pootling along.

Great look out for me! I'll be riding this;

and wearing this;

The black one.

the more weight on the bike and not on you the better!

Couldn't agree more. No matter how heavy the bike ends up feeling compared to normal, your back, neck and shoulders being unweighted and free to move around feels so much better.

Cafewanda - are you riding? Can't remember.

standing on tip-toes looking for a familiar face in the crowd

Yes I am sweetie. Will be on a Trek with a Carradice bag and accompanied by my bruv. We'll probably be overloaded with stuff and I'll be as nervous as hell before we set off :-).

Bib shorts and a longsleeve jersey. Saddlebag with spare tube. Small backpack with extra snack foods, batteries and a jacket.

Yes I am sweetie. Will be on a Trek with a Carradice bag and accompanied by my bruv. We'll probably be overloaded with stuff and I'll be as nervous as hell before we set off :-).

Great! What time are you thinking of heading off and what kind of pace??

Will I drive myself mad if I bring some stuff in a courier bag? Should I try to stuff everything into jersey pockets/saddlebag?

(noob anxiety)

The day I switched from courier bag to backpack was a revelation

The day I switched from backpack to saddlebag was a revelation.

The day I switched from carrier bag to bumbag was a revelation

i haz backpack :(

Oi cunts, you've got to submit a formal declaration to Velocio if you want to parody my posts.

i am considering sacrificing 'basket' space for a 2kg radio. i want to listen to the shipping forecast

The day I switched from carrier bag to bumbag was a revelation

Bumbags are a pain in the ass

Great! What time are you thinking of heading off and what kind of pace??

Aah. Pace? - Slow. Departure time? between 8-9pm.

As long as bruv and I arrive in time to eat and have a Guinness before the SC coaches leave I'm truly not fussed. Am also not working on the Monday so if the worst happens, train from Ipswich.

9-10pm departure
18 mph rolling pace
6.6 hours
2 hours for food, mechanical and natural breakes
So 9 hours to get there with sunrise at 5 am, so ride into the riding sun planned
Thats my rough target

Just go as fast as you feel comfortable.

/scoble

I assume the double post* refers to your trip back too DJ or are you on a coach?

oh and don't forget loo paper for the 'natural breakes'

You could prolly fit one of these into a pannier.

Or at least you could tape one to the outside.

Hang on...so is that NOT what the 'absorbent pads' are for in cycling shorts then?