Who is doing this in 2 weeks ?
I am sorely tempted but an audax novice.
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Long dark teatime of the soul Audax
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Posted 7 years ago #
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I have entered it. As it's got a fair bit of night riding and every chance of being very cold I'll be taking a rain check the night before. Don't mind the cold and dark but combined with rain it's not good. I've had two bad chest infections this year and I don't want a third.
Posted 7 years ago # -
I'm planning to do this, it's probably, as cyclingmollie mentioned, more challenging than a summer 200 due to darkness, weather and also remoteness from convenient bail out points. But would recommend it wholeheartedly for these reasons :)
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Pondering the shorter one, but cycling to Gala and back instead of getting the train.
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Navigation on the first and last quarter is pretty straightforward, which is good in the dark. The middle bit is a little trickier but is in daylight.
The organiser says that the event is very popular this year owing to a magazine article. It's a great chance to see some wildlife and gorgeous autumnal tree colours.
Posted 7 years ago # -
where are the long / short routes ?
I have a google maps route for the long, but can't see anything for the short.
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Looks like it's to Eskdalemuir and back - probably same route as longer one.
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I was thinking of the shorter version but hasn't the deadline for entry come and gone?
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@Mandop1: i swapped emails with the organiser today, she was still fine for people to enter, but I guess you'd need to be quick.
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Yes, the entry buttons are still visible on the event pages.
There's a cycle-jumble at the event HQ. Label items with your name and price and hand them to the organiser at the start. Collect your vast riches when you get back. Kerching!
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There was a whole bike at the last jumble (flying Scotsman). Ideal if you has a last minute gear failure
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Have entered the Home for Teatime, shorter route.
Currently planning to cycle to Gala via Innerleithen, leaving by 7am. May cycle back from Gala, or may get train instead.
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Tomorrow. Looks chilly
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But mostly dry, and not too windy. Looking forward to it.
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That was fun!
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Cold so cold....
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The Long Cold Dark Wet Teatime of the Soul.
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Took me until Heriot on the drive home to feel my feet. Met a guy in Eskdalemuir on the return leg who forgot his overshoes too..
Posted 7 years ago # -
Sheltering from a hail storm in England. Photo by amir. Jacksonpriest had found a gezebo with lounge furniture and didn't want to leave.
Posted 7 years ago # -
Just the right size.
Given the weather on the return, I was thinking of buying one and affixing it to the bike.
Posted 7 years ago # -
The wheeled gazebo has already been invented; it's called a car.
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