How stupid an idea is this?

[Fab Foodie]

Hmmm...

I've got one keen cyclist, one really good project manager who is also an emergency first responder. The sort of people I employ aren't known for their publicity skills, but that's a really good idea. In the office my rule is that I will delegate everything I don't actually have to do myself (which the team rather like, I think). This is a good opportunity.

(Edited to add)

I believe that I'm riding on Saturday night with two of the Fridays' most experienced randonneurs. I think I shall pick some brains.

I hear Shane Sutton is available if you need a coach ....

 

[goody]

The severn across and dean audax routes might be worth looking at when route planning. What about making it a race, Welsh team from Llanelli to Guildford and your Team from Guildford to Llanelli. Both using the same route should pass each other around the halfway point.

 

[srw]

I hear Shane Sutton is available if you need a coach ....

Oddly enough I'm going to share the lead later today in a session on culture and integrity. I was thinking of using him as an example.

 

[jefmcg]

I see that 24 hours is the time limit for a 360km UK audax, if any such thing exists. (And please don't explain the AUK rules!)

Which is 224 miles.

If I can do this unsupported, https://www.strava.com/activities/478737831, you can knock it out of the park.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Its sane. (I'm planning something similar, but a bit shorter, so I have to say that) Go for it.

Overall average of 15kmh.

The conclusion that I've come to (and I'd be happy to be corrected) is that it would probably be best to start in the morning after a full night's sleep. This means you'll finish in the morning and your 24hr period will not be "a day". While this may take the edge off the challenge headline, it means you're minimising your sleep deprivation.

Vehicle support would mean you can keep weight to a minimum. Sounds like an adventure.

 

[jefmcg]

This means you'll finish in the morning and your 24hr period will not be "a day".

Honestly, that would be better. Big breakfast send off at 9am in Guildford, big breakfast arrival at 9am in) Ll...

And who needs support? Starbucks at Membury Services sells undrinkable coffee 24 hours a day.

 

[jefmcg]

Training ride tomorrow morning?

http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/16-309/

 

[StuAff]

I believe that I'm riding on Saturday night with two of the Fridays' most experienced randonneurs. I think I shall pick some brains.

Ahem....and some loon who rode 223 miles from home to Mumbles Pier, over a fair chunk of the roads you might use.....
https://www.strava.com/activities/66842616
You can get the mileage down a fair bit (barely over 200) with some fine tuning. Not an easy ride by any means, but certainly doable.

 

[theclaud]

Ahem....and some loon who rode 223 miles from home to Mumbles Pier.

It's having to go on to Llanelli that's the destroyer.

 

[theclaud]

Another 150 miles - after a suitable pause for sleep and refreshment. Whatever I am, I'm no Steve Abraham.

He was indeed smart enough not to base his attempt in the middle bit of Wales.

 

[StuAff]

It's having to go on to Llanelli that's the destroyer.

I'll take your word for it!

 

[theclaud]

I'll take your word for it!

I'm guessing you've not been there.

 

[StuAff]

I'm guessing you've not been there.

You would be correct.....

 

[Sharky]

Yes you're mad, but as a previous client of Kent Air Ambulance, a very good cause. If you are fundraising, post the link.
Good luck
Keith

 

[derrick]

You will need good support around you. I did 214 miles last year. Started at 6am finished at about 8-30 pm.I had done a few 120 mile rides beforehand. But it was a big jump.I was 63 when I did it. Just get the miles in and enjoy. I still bragg about it.