2014-07-12 Dunwich Dynamo XXII

There's a guy who does it on a penny farthing (I didn't see him this year though) and it's been attempted on unicycles at least once.

To be honest for 120 miles its easy, I do more climbing on my usual 40 miles rides

Never mind some of the people who attempt it on a BMX.

http://kidderminsterctc.smugmug.com/Audax-Events/The-Elenith/2292089_cLqdsr/123786315_5rVdqHV#!i=123787977&k=T8KStBt&lb=1&s=A

300km with 4800m climbing (including the Devil's Staircase) on that...

Goes to show, whatever the ride someone will have already done it on every combination of stupid bike choice.

I had that exact front light, 30 years ago.

did you also point yours directly at your saddle bag?

The saddle bag is on the bike in front, I think.

The only other thing I remember about that light is that it ended its life spread over the A217 at Figgs Marsh after someone pulled out from a side road in front of me.

ROFL, my bad

I chatted to the guy on the BMX at the village hall. He seemed in good shape at that point.
^^^^^^^ Did you see the tall bike? That was quite impressive as well.

http://kidderminsterctc.smugmug.com/Audax-Events/The-Elenith/2292089_cLqdsr/123786315_5rVdqHV#!i=123787977&k=T8KStBt&lb=1&s=A

300km with 4800m climbing (including the Devil's Staircase) on that...

Goes to show, whatever the ride someone will have already done it on every combination of stupid bike choice.

straps, saddle height.. etc.

the DD guy did it stock

^^ so many arrows

Such direction, much point etc.

@Yukirin found this picture so couldn't remember if I shared it.

Which picture?

@yurikin sorry, this one! That I can't seem to upload and get an error message from

From what?

@Scilly.Suffolk From the forum. It didn't like me trying to post a picture of Yuri so I guess it's defences are stronger and better than the last version

Anyone got a detailed route/gpx/turn guide for this?

My parents are renting a place for the weekend in Southwold and I'm toying with the idea of cycling to see them.

I don't have a map link, but there is one area that you might want to avoid on the official route - right after Needham Market the B1078 turns into the A140 and there is a big roundabout followed by a right hand turn to Coddenham (along Needham Rd). Fine at 2am in the morning but I wouldn't want to try it during the day (as a Suffolk boy I've seen what happens there). Maybe think about crossing the A14 in Creeting St Mary (further north) or Claydon (further south) instead.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.1479602,1.0785555,15z

+1

Shout if you do and I can ride out and get you lost, with my exceptional local knowledge.

Here's the one I used: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2880606

The part Bezzin's talking about is at 80 miles.

http://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/dunwich-dynamo-coach-tickets-now-on-sale/

But the A12 to Ipswich is such fun!

I think me and the kid will be driving the support car again this year so get in touch if you want a bag of stuff brought down to meet you on the beach.

We might also be bringing a BBQ and roasting up some halloumi baps an ting.