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Skip · 28-04-09, 11:45 AM

My boss here did it in the year 2000 - four of them and a support car going ahead and getting supplies etc and setting everything up at their various stops - they did 100 miles a day and it took them 12 days with one day off - they all built bikes for the event - but nothing outrageous - I think Jim said his bike cost about £900 - he wont cycle without a Brookes leather saddle and says its hard at first but once broken in its like an armchair - and you will need that if you plan 100 miles a day!

He sits right near me so anything you want me to ask him let me know. Oh one thing he said was that getting to Scotland (they started at Lands End) was only half way!!

Oh and they were all over the age of 50!!

fizzwheel · 28-04-09, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

and I went to the doctors and they said I had poisened myself (i forget what cemical it was now) and its usually only seen in marathon runners.

Lactic Acid ? Its a waste product of your muscles burning oxygen for fuel. It can also cause cramp as well.

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

I know this is a completly different chalange, but why not

I cant see any reason not to, as long as you know what you're getting into and are properly prepared then go for it.

and no you cant borrow my bike

28-04-09, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Lactic Acid ? Its a waste product of your muscles burning oxygen for fuel. It can also cause cramp as well.

I've never heard of anyone actually poisoning themselves because of lactic acid buildup!

28-04-09, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

I've never heard of anyone actually poisoning themselves because of lactic acid buildup!

yep, it definatly wasnt lactic acid. I just did a quick google and couldnt find it.

28-04-09, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

and no you cant borrow my bike

well, if you dont ask you dont get

fizzwheel · 28-04-09, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

yep, it definatly wasnt lactic acid. I just did a quick google and couldnt find it.

Cool OK, it was the only thing I could think off. I can relate to the feeling sick thing though, orrible especially when accompanied by jelly legs.

Spiderman · 28-04-09, 02:29 PM

Well if this ever happens and you pass by Hatfield, Herts then you're welcome to crash here for a night...somehow i have a feeling you wont be anywhere near here tho, lol.

arc123 · 28-04-09, 02:45 PM

Sorry to derail thread a little....... But Fizz, what wheels have you got on yours?? I've just got myself a Giant TCR Advanced and will be in the market for lighter wheels at some point in the future....... Nice bike btw

fizzwheel · 28-04-09, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by arc123

Nice bike btw

Ta

Its got :

Mavic Ksyrium SL Premium

These ones

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Ma...et/5360033713/

28-04-09, 03:01 PM

Don't mean to **** on your bonfire PS... But how you getting back?

28-04-09, 11:45 AM	#21
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: mission: cycle from lands end to john o'groats on what is a whim My boss here did it in the year 2000 - four of them and a support car going ahead and getting supplies etc and setting everything up at their various stops - they did 100 miles a day and it took them 12 days with one day off - they all built bikes for the event - but nothing outrageous - I think Jim said his bike cost about £900 - he wont cycle without a Brookes leather saddle and says its hard at first but once broken in its like an armchair - and you will need that if you plan 100 miles a day! He sits right near me so anything you want me to ask him let me know. Oh one thing he said was that getting to Scotland (they started at Lands End) was only half way!! Oh and they were all over the age of 50!! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

28-04-09, 02:29 PM	#27
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28-04-09, 02:45 PM	#28
arc123 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 53	Re: mission: cycle from lands end to john o'groats on what is a whim Sorry to derail thread a little....... But Fizz, what wheels have you got on yours?? I've just got myself a Giant TCR Advanced and will be in the market for lighter wheels at some point in the future....... Nice bike btw

28-04-09, 03:01 PM	#30
MCN_LiamM Guest Posts: n/a	Re: mission: cycle from lands end to john o'groats on what is a whim Don't mean to **** on your bonfire PS... But how you getting back?

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