Annual Simplified Climbing Lunacy Challenge chatzone

[FrothNinja]

2023 Challenge thread at 2023 Annual Simplified Climbing Lunacy (aka "I Don't Do Complicated") Challenge

 

[bluenotebob]

2023 Challenge thread

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[FrothNinja]

I am regularly clocking 1,000 ft in 2023 but not really got anywhere near 1030 m, which I believe is my new target

 

[FrothNinja]

On the board for 2023 at long last - complicated by the fact that my Garmin stopped reading ascent accurately. I had to fall back on calculating from other sources - luckily I run a few phone based ride recording apps & I have done all the climbs before so could double check.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Clinging soaking drizzle almost the whole way, back around dusk

Extra points for being a badass!

 

[FrothNinja]

Extra points for being a badass!

More rancid than bad

 

[FrothNinja]

Racked up number 2 - conditions were very slippery off road - and on it in places - but the weather was good cycling weather.

 

[Ridgeback Roller]

I've decided to join you in this challenge again this year, hopefully not to fall at the last hurdle again!
I'm aiming for 1000m this year, instead of 3000ft. 1st qualifier completed yesterday, just about crept over my target. Hopefully most rides will be smoother than yesterday's, 3 punctures wasn't a lot of fun

 

[FrothNinja]

I've decided to join you in this challenge again this year, hopefully not to fall at the last hurdle again!
I'm aiming for 1000m this year, instead of 3000ft. 1st qualifier completed yesterday, just about crept over my target. Hopefully most rides will be smoother than yesterday's, 3 punctures wasn't a lot of fun

Bleedin punctures - having to replace tyres after 3000sh miles so I going tubeless after a record number of flats this autumn/winter.
The CX runs tubeless already and hasn't had any that I have noticed in the last 1000sh miles - admittedly I have just worn out my second rear tyre on it.

 

[Ridgeback Roller]

Bleedin punctures - having to replace tyres after 3000sh miles so I going tubeless after a record number of flats this autumn/winter.
The CX runs tubeless already and hasn't had any that I have noticed in the last 1000sh miles - admittedly I have just worn out my second rear tyre on it.

I'm coming round to that way of thinking, my summer bike needs new tyres and I'm going to try tubeless Pro Ones. Just hope fitting isn't too much phaffing about!

 

[FrothNinja]

I'm coming round to that way of thinking, my summer bike needs new tyres and I'm going to try tubeless Pro Ones. Just hope fitting isn't too much phaffing about!

They are a phaff to fit - local bike shop at least will have to keep re-doing them until they are right - much less stressful than doing it yourself (though there are loads of how to vids on pootube)

 

[Dogtrousers]

They are a phaff to fit - local bike shop at least will have to keep re-doing them until they are right - much less stressful than doing it yourself (though there are loads of how to vids on pootube)

The videos are of smug blokes saying "and now you should hear a crack as the tyre seats itself" ... *crack* smug grin.

The first time I did it I ended up drenched in sweat and sealant, having pumped my air blaster to a million psi a dozen times. I can't tell you what it was that I learned, but I must have learned something because subsequent attempts have not been bad. Not smug YouTuber level, but not bad.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I'm busy this weekend, ruling out any cycling, so I did a mega turbo session yesterday evening, while watching the E3 Harelbecke race. The coverage lasted about 2 3/4 hours and I climbed off, utterly knackered, as soon as Wout van Aert crossed the line. I was riding up a simulation of Mt Teide in Tenerife. I managed to amass 1,640 virtual metres of ascent, despite remaining rooted to the spot. I'm not sure whether to record it in the Lunacy thread or not.

If I do it'll be clearly asterisked and my aim will still be to do 13 outdoor proper rides

Edit: Recorded it. Sue me

 

[FrothNinja]

Must be more tired today than I realised - keep making silly mistakes.
Not concentrating and read 3,381 as 3,281 - only noticed when I put it on the Climbing Lunacy report - doh.
Doesn't bode well for the string of 'important' meetings at work from 9 tomorrow morning.

 

[FrothNinja]

Most enjoyable qualifying ride of the year (with the possible exception of Col-derdale). Had an absolute hoot descending Extwistle Moor - even enjoyed saving a turn I was sure I was going to prang on.