2014-06-28/29 - Styrkeproven, Norway

and a photo of Thor Hushovd and you'll be alright

Ha!

The audax guys seem to manage - are there feed stations on the ride? How much civilisation are we talking about? Many towns?

Not much civilisation. But I expect to be able to grab food and water every 90 mind. So 1.5 Ltr of bidon space and some jersey pocket space and you're sorted.

If the weather miss behaves. Having enough clothing could be tricky. I have few ideas depending on starting weather.

.. and a photo of Hippy for inspiration :)
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Spandels. So hip.

I'm thinking a small camelbak with and extra change of clothes and using the support stations should work.

I would'nt wear a camelbak for 550km.

I get the clothes thing though.

There is one of those Devold outlet stores on route.

I did a day ride recently were I started too warm, was about right over the Mountains, and then again when the sun set. I would have preferred to have suffered a little cold, and then been more comfortable in the Valleys. But mentally it was Nice knowing I was overdressed. I also found it mentally comforting to keep my bidons full even when I know I can refill soon.

Yeah, clothes on the start and extra dry/warm clothes is my only real concern with not having support.

I see your point on the camelbak though. I was only going to use it for clothes/gear though. I may consider an oversized saddlebag and then stuff my pockets.

This is not an audax, it's an endurance race..
Cycle through the rain for 20hrs like we did last summer.. ;-)

I have a big saddlebag (not a euph). Pretty sure that's all I'll need. That's while carrying a spare tub.

I have a big saddlebag (not a euph). Pretty sure that's all I'll need. That's while carrying a spare tub of vaseline.
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SF I think we should kidnap Hippy and his TT bike,
then we'll *draft him all the way to Oslo ;)

*not a euph

I would actually love to do this but flying with bikes is such a pain and taking apart my TT bike even more so. If someone wants to lend me a private jet for the weekend though I'm up for domestique duties.

I would actually love to do this but flying with bikes is such a pain and taking apart my TT bike even more so. If someone wants to lend me a private jet for the weekend though I'm up for domestique duties.

You'd love it.

If you finish before 24 hours is up. They even let you stop.

So far I feel pretty positive towards this. My last 215km ride showed me I can maintain a decent pace without much Power output, or needing to eat my shoes. Plus that was solo. Have a 450 km ride losely planned. Probably stay in a cabin overnight at 225km though.

So far I feel pretty positive towards this. My last 215km ride showed me I can maintain a decent pace without much Power output, or needing to eat my shoes. Plus that was solo. Have a 450 km ride losely planned. Probably stay in a cabin overnight at 225km though.

Nice :)

I have a 120km ride tomorrow. Other than a couple 10-12 mil rides in april, may, and June I'm limited to 60-80km rides due to time (two small kids, job etc).

Will do one 200+ km ride in late May. Goal is 2500km before the race starts and I'm on pace fort that so far (I think)

if you need a photo of Hippy for inspiration, I'll ping one over
#not a euph

Nice :)

I have a 120km ride tomorrow. Other than a couple 10-12 mil rides in april, may, and June I'm limited to 60-80km rides due to time (two small kids, job etc).

Will do one 200+ km ride in late May. Goal is 2500km before the race starts and I'm on pace fort that so far (I think)

I hear ya. Have 2 little'ns of my own. I have a 40km route which I can smash in not much over an hour. That makes up 80% of my cycle training.

So I have little idea about distance pace. I need to have a little pressure on the pedals to stop myself getting bored. But found myself averaging 28 kph With what felt like a good effort Level.

The thing now is to stay in one peice. I have a couple rugby matchs, runs, and other bike events to survive before Styrkeprøven.

SF we didn't really have a plan last year. But Kristian had been there before so his experience was vital.
But I think the answer to long distance riding is slightly higher than normal cadence, sharing time on the front, lots of banter, support each other for steady progress. Also we stopped at all the feed stations
for at least half an hour.

Sounds good to me.

My riding bud and me will be attacking Bergen-Voss 31/5
Dammit, TW2, and maybe others will be visiting for Nibbedobbelen 8/6
I will be hopefully be taking part in Nordfjordritt 14/6
I may also do Trollstigen ritt 22/6
Then of course Styrkeprøven 28/6

So I'll be in peak conditon some 3 weeks after styrkeprøven I guess.

Flights booked.

Basically need to get it done in 27 hours or I'll miss my flight.

Luckily if I do miss the flight, I'll have my bike, and its a mere 563km home.........:(

Flights booked.

Basically need to get it done in 27 hours or I'll miss my flight.

Luckily if I do miss the flight, I'll have my bike, and its a mere 563km home.........:(

Well, the train ride to the west coast is amazing! ;)

Or, you can just do the overnighter and sleep...

(ended up getting in just over 240km over the Easter break...not too bad!)

SF we didn't really have a plan last year. But Kristian had been there before so his experience was vital.
But I think the answer to long distance riding is slightly higher than normal cadence, sharing time on the
front, lots of banter, support each other for steady progress. Also we stopped at all the feed stations
for at least half an hour.

Attack from the gun, grind your opposition into a paste early. Don't stop for anything. Speak only to command others to work for you. Leave the weak.

A few weeks ago. I did a endurance Level 215km on my own and felt pretty good. Ate less than I thought, and had very few issues.

On Sunday I did a 195km With 2 mates at a mixture of near VOC (when we attacked each other), Threshold (when we made a pace train), and recovery (well postponing leg death at least). Felt fecking hardcore.

The second ride was more fun of course. But theres a lesson here.....

Al always attacks right from the off, I've developed a tactic of feeding him extra cakes when we stop....seems to slow him down a briefly.