Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[SquareDaff]

Getting my race number laminated at work today - the forecast I've seen says "Rain"

 

[Gez73]

I've already done mine. Hole-punched too. I don't do safety pins on my bike gear. Will use cable ties to the bars. Not done anything with map but shouldn't need it really. Gez

 

[SquareDaff]

Weren't the BHF supposed to be sending out a digital version of that map for Garmins and the like? Haven't seen one yet. If not I've created what I think is the route and it's attached earlier in this thread.

 

[Gez73]

I did get an email with various bits and I think the route was on there in some format or other. Never read it to be honest. Gez

 

[DCLane]

Weren't the BHF supposed to be sending out a digital version of that map for Garmins and the like? Haven't seen one yet. If not I've created what I think is the route and it's attached earlier in this thread.

It's on their website (and on my Bryton): http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/view-publication.aspx?ps=1002031

Getting my race number laminated at work today - the forecast I've seen says "Rain"

Looks like >Blackpool dry, >Manchester wet. I might chance it in a l/s base layer, s/s CycleChat jersey and gilet.

 

[SquareDaff]

It's on their website (and on my Bryton): http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/view-publication.aspx?ps=1002031
Looks like >Blackpool dry, >Manchester wet. I might chance it in a l/s base layer, s/s CycleChat jersey and gilet.

Thanks for the link - that'll be going on my Edge 800 shortly.
Undecided on kit for me as yet.Need to see some nighttime tempertature predictions.

 

[craven2354]

I was wondering how to attach the number as I don't plan on sticking pins through my top cables ties should do the job

 

[SquareDaff]

What equipment are people carrying with them: I'll have the usual multi tool, link extractor, tyre levels, repair patches, spare inner tube, spare links and extra batteries. Anything else I should be considering?

 

[craven2354]

I was going to bring 3 inner tubes and tyre levers should I be bringing more?

 

[Markymark13]

What equipment are people carrying with them: I'll have the usual multi tool, link extractor, tyre levels, repair patches, spare inner tube, spare links and extra batteries. Anything else I should be considering?

I am taking the same as you, plus some Allen keys.

 

[Gez73]

The usual stuff as mentioned plus : a third (spare) inner tube, a spare front light. I've also put the emergency number in my phone just in case I need to use it. Beyond that just a spare change of base layer, gels and lucozade tablets, some other food and a small towel, probably not required but last year I got very cold very quickly once off the bike on the coast. I have spare reflective bands if anyone feels they'd need them. Using the drop-down panniers rack bag so not scrimping on what I bring. Better to have than to seek.

 

[craven2354]

How many gels are you bringing gez? I bought a box of them as it was cheaper don't wanna be short tho

 

[DCLane]

I've got a couple of gels, but will rely on a protein bar and the usual mini malt loaves

A bag of Jelly Babies to share is also a probability

 

[middleagecyclist]

Using the drop-down panniers rack bag so not scrimping on what I bring. Better to have than to seek.

I am pulling a Carry Freedom trailer with a tent and camping kit and camp stove. Just in case.

 

[Markymark13]

I am pulling a Carry Freedom trailer with a tent and camping kit and camp stove. Just in case.

Lol