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Interesting choice of bike. That's the fat tyre 3T thing yeah, the one I was actually looking at a while back Enduro? Looks like he picked a size (or two) too small.

#pukesonnonroundrings #internetbikefit

he's the guy that had a temper tantrum last year? don't know why these people take it so srsly

I've not been paying attention: what record is he going for?

Lejog.

@wheels_of_fire 's window attempt is first, so he should be first to go. Ian's window is just at the end of his so will be 2nd.

LEJOG and the 1000mi

@wheels_of_fire is down for 24hr, LEJOG and 1000mi

Cool. I did know that but forgot.
Whoever gets the best weather has the best chance! But Gethin had great weather (and is/was a great rider) so it's a tough record.

I have a vague feeling there's a time gap required between two attempts using the same roads so yeah if Broady gets the best wind slot then Ian will need to wait it out (I'm thinking 24hr but I might just be confusing two close attempts and it's not actual the rule and I cna't be arsed reading it all again).

Mike and I both have faster 24hrs than Gethin but Gethin is like 65kg versus my 90 and whatever Mike is (70-75?) so there's that. Less weight = less energy and that counts when your digestive system is struggling against the effort you're making.

le bump

http://cyclingtimetrialpodcast.libsyn.com/108-michael-broadwith-and-the-lejog-challenge

I believe they're taking different routes. Ian has kept his private.

It can't be that private as it has to be sent to the RRA.

What advantage would it be for him to keep it private if he’s going second?

@skinny does something like this tempt you one day?

Well MB could use parts he thinks are better for his route...

Yes.

So why has MB published his route if he’s going first? ;)

The route isn't going to be a deciding factor.

Because there's probebrly only 1 real route.

There's no point keeping it private really. MB knows a lot of other people and they will have no doubt given him their routes, especially Jasmijn and others.

Time trialling is a good community, and people want to see the records broken. I doubt anyone would not share their route with another community member, or go out of their way to help.

think MB is low 80s.

I think that's actually a Velocite. Never heard of the brand before I saw his bike at the hotel in Meteora last year, it was similar but black. I think he's sponsored by them.

Yeah, that's what his Insta says. Looks like a 3T to me.

http://www.velocite-bikes.com/bikes-and-frames/syn/ ?

Oh yeah, now that I look again, it doesn't have the dropped drive-side chainstay to fit the wide tyre stuff.

Fatty!

#doesmybumlookbiginthis

82kg

It isn't a two week window, I can wait as long as I like... although I am keeping a support crew waiting.

Not sure why Ian is keeping his route private, I wanted people to know about it so they can come out and cheer and feel part of the event. Really looking forward to it now.

Please follow @endtoend2018 on Twitter if you're interested in route, schedule, updates etc etc

Ha! We're in the same weight decade! #hippyisfat

Quite happy for him to use my route if he wants :)