Mega Meon 2011 10th July

Just signed up for the Epic, see ya all there!!

Robski,

I've signed up for the fun ride, but not sure if i'll be there as i'm still suffering from crashing and this is all conspiring against me. My right leg is still bruised and not fully flexable also I took my forks out just to check them and found the carbon steerer has a crack in it, so they're a right off. Problem here is that I've a 74 head angle so only 40mm rake will do and to get a decent pair of them in the uk is proving a bit of a challenge. Looks like wound up carbons which are a lot of money. If my bike is up and running I will start and see how it goes on the ride. Fingers crossed

Good job i'm not on strike.

Carl

Robski wrote:This is what I have so far: if you are not on the list or I have it wrong pm me and I'll update it


Epic
Rob
Sam
Dave Gwilliam
Keith Foster
Richard Francis
Richard Walker
Stuart Barrow

Mid
Beckcd
Jack
Geordie Dave

Fun
Marine Mark

Unknown distance
Mark Pitman

EPIC!!!! get in still places available

I cant do it next weekend now so please amend the list!
Thanks.

After missing the ride (and chickening out) last year I have signed up be epic this year.

Just for all you North Enders out there, PNE kit if you have it please. Bigger impact the better.

Rob

Robski wrote:Just for all you North Enders out there, PNE kit if you have it please. Bigger impact the better.

Rob

I did email Lisa so see if I could get a jersey but she never got back to me

I have a few tops to loan out for the day

So are all the epic riders on for the GOLD standard time?

Dave G has mentioned that he would like to have a crack at it and if there are more takers then it will become that much more attainable.

All for one and one for all!

Rich.

Latest compilation of mega riders


This is what I have so far: if you are not on the list or I have it wrong pm me and I'll update it


EPIC DISTANCE 95 miles
Rob
Sam
Dave Gwilliam
Keith Foster
Richard Francis
Richard Walker
Stuart Barrow
Mark Pitman
James A
Jon G

STANDARD DISTANCE 72 miles
Geordie Dave
Tom Goodyer
Lisa

FUN DISTANCE 55 miles
Marine Mark
Beckcd

Unknown distance
Sara


Please let me know if you are not on the list or in the list

As a mass group our pace will be quicker as drafting is allowed.
Also riding in a group the enthusiasm is kept at a higher level, which in turn helps you climb out of your low points. Your fellow riders will ensure liquids, gels and foods are always being taken.
I'm sure some of you have blown up in the past while riding and is probably the reason athletes fail to maintain their pace. So riding in a group would be the best bet in many ways. Preload with good foods a couple of days before which will enable you to be and proteined up on the day. Carry gels to get you round plus electrolyte tablets to replenish what you loose. Don't rely on the foodstops to get you round, they only have instant boost foods.

Lastly:
last year on the ride we left as a group, then came back as a team!
You may not think you can do it, as a team we can.

Rich Walker wrote:So are all the epic riders on for the GOLD standard time?

Dave G has mentioned that he would like to have a crack at it and if there are more takers then it will become that much more attainable.

All for one and one for all!

Rich.

I don't know what the gold time is but I'm all for a gold attempt so long as it's not anything ridiculous. I don't want to slow the group down if they're going for a fast one but I'm certainly up for a team effort!

Got to go for Gold!! you only have to avg 16.5 mph (I think!) which in a group should be easy?

If you're only doing the fun distance, Is it ok to shave your legs?

beckcd wrote:If you're only doing the fun distance, Is it ok to shave your legs?

Another question is, if I'm doing the Epic and going for gold, do I have to shave my legs?
I might do regardless, statement of intent and all that.

shaving legs?

The priority is your preparation up to the point of setting off. Due to events this weekend (I'll tell you some other time) I missed my opportunity to go out for a good 4 hours, luckily I'm going out this evening, doing a circuit around hambledon and newtown a 'few' times and will get some hours in. Yes Gold would be a target but don't beat yourself up about it or doubt your ability. The feeling from last year finishing in the same group we left in, was a brilliant feeling, and that to me really was the icing on the cake.


Managed 64.5mls in 4 hours; 8 mls spin to Chairmakers then x5 laps of Worlds End-Hambledon-Grenville Hill-Sheep fields-Soberton-Newtown-Chairmakers (10mls). x5 Grenville hill was fun, finished the ride off with a right turn up out of Newtown, then up over Portsdown hill - oh fun!

As part of thge Epic group I shall be showcasing the hairy legged aluminium frame look!!
Bring it on!!

I shall be thinking of you all as I'm still tucked up in bed making up for lost time
I think if you all were serious about the epic you'd have a team leader
with a new Gillette turbo at the ready for any signs of excess hairs growth!!!
Why not shave your heads? That includes you Sam...
Good luck to you all, next year I'll make sure I get a pass card!

Like Simon, I too will be cheering you on from the sidelines on Sunday After seeing the fun you all had last year and promising myself I'd be there, sadly I can't make it, but even though I can't be there, I will shave my legs in support of the effort you are all putting in Have fun guys and I look forward to seeing the video

OK... just registered for the EPIC, thought twice about it but as last year was such a buzz I thought I'd give it a go again. Just one small problem I need to renew my pne membership. (can I do it on the day?)

On one condition Penners, you shave your legs & head...
Don't forget the razor

RetroSi wrote:On one condition Penners, you shave your legs & head...
Don't forget the razor

Well actually my legs are still 1/2 shaven from a recent cycling trip in France and I'm bold ....... so does that count!

I'll make sure someone brings a razor to finish the job

What time is the Epic group meeting up on sunday and what time do we plan to leave. Cheers Stu

Registration opens at 7:30

Epic starts between 08:00 - 09:00
Standard starts between 08:30 - 09:30
Fun starts between 08:30 - 09:30

It would be great for all PNE riders whatever the ride distance to start as a mass group.
So if we aim for an 08:30 start it will cover us all.

Remember you'll need at least 30 minutes to flap about before the ride start, so be prepared and ready.

Robski

I just wanted to wish everyone a fabulous ride tomorrow, I'm suddenly having a pang of regret for not training this year, on the plus I'm very much looking forward to seeing the photos!

Ride safe & enjoy every moment