Enduroman 1st - 10th June 2012

can't believe how sunny it is today in devon

Whereabouts are you in Devon, Seren?

I cycled in Exmoor during Feb half-term. I certainly wasn't prepared for the hills there. My planned 2.5hr ride turned in to 25miles.

I can imagine!

I cycled up the Toll Rd in Porlock (near Minehead). A long alpine style drag uphill, and great descent. Easier than Porlock Hill itself, which the car struggled up. Claims to be 25% in places. Certainly the steepest I've ever driven up.

I was out this evening thinking how flatter my area is, compared to how hilly I found it when I started.

Anyhow. Hats off to you Enduroman people. You crazy fools.

great to see confirmation that teh double starts at 6 am....they did state 6 but maybe 9 originally..so pleased it 6 am as will be in line with the others for the day......

can't see the difference on the run course

i doubt more than 35 will start the double.........just a feeling...........and i would still expect about 15 of the decas,quins will be still in.............

still 50 in the water will mean should be someone for me to draft for the first few laps before they all start getting out

seren nos  wrote (see)

still 50 in the water will mean should be someone for me to draft for the first few laps before they all start getting out

Who am I going to draft on the Sunday then

What is the rules on drafting on the bike, not that I'd do it. I am assuming it isn't allowed.

1 1/2 hr run later after family fun netball at 4!!

With not having been there before what differences will it make to where you camp with the start finish area being at the turning circle? I think I asked to be on the football pitch area where I think the finish area was last year. Am I best just leaving it there and let my helpers walk back and forth?

Any advice gladly taken

i think thats the best place chilliboy..the run course goes down one side and back up the other.........so helpers can help you there if they wish.they don't need to be at the busy turning section........

i am somewhere else as i have got electric hookup this year and am taking an old electric blanket just incase i need to warm up.......electricity means that youngest can stay in the tent all day occupied.........

the other advantage of us starting early is that we have to be off the bikes by 6am on the sunday and so on our first run laps can watch and support the swimmers on the last day.....distract us from wanting to fall asleep.......

I believe that there is no drafting allowed on the bikes....not so strict that if you overtake someone that you can't ride alongside them for a couple of minutes to chat and offer encouragement........

i have gone for a walk in the sunshine with my OH and played pool and table tennis whilst enjoying a pint.........holidays are great.....just got to mentally prepare for teh ride home tomorrow

Thanks Seren, enjoy (?) the ride home if you can, you will tomorrow night!!

I am looking forward to the camaraderie of the weekend, staying Sunday night so as to get the closing ceremony as well.

I would have thought total drafting wasn't allowed but as you say a little chat here and there ok. Watching IMUK and IMW on telly the other month it looked hard not to be drafting others with so many out on the course at any one time.

Did my 1 1/2 hour run in the rain this evening. I was quite warm but my hands were all for dropping off!! Should have had my thin gloves on ( makes mental note for next time ). I'm very much a too warm person than too cold. Anyway about 9.6 miles done so happy with that.

I am following all your progress with envy

So wish I was going to be there with all you on the start line

Still next year possibly

Amazed at the bike/run mile Seren and Purple are putting in, keep it up but remember that rest is also important

i am gutted for my bike ride.85 miles in and riding really strongly........hit a ramp and my back wheel broke....1 spoke broke and 2 more are splitting.noit sure if it was wekened with all the crap rodes i have been cycling on or just one of those things.had to call the cavalry to get home......

I was doing a good speed for me and coinfident of fionishing the 125 miles strongly.

now need to sort out some new wheels.......and i'm so thick i don't even know if the cogs on the back are part of the wheel or seperate.........

the bike needs a service anyway......was discussing on our training weekend that it should be serviced a month before the event so now i will have to......

so cna't  and can't bike .......so will have to get a swim in.................

or dig out the hybrid for a while...or could take teh specuialised out...not had it bike fitted but i could give it a spin no doubt........its only ever been on a turbo........

right enough of my essay

Seren - Gutted to hear your news today.  I have two wheels I can't use for a while. Is it that simple?  Or do gears etc come into it?