Medway Messenger Monday Edition
22 Jun 2009
Monday 22 June 2009
Monday 4 May 2009
Russ & Bike
Here is Russ ready to go - New bike & panniers. The bike is a touring bike with front & rear panniers. At present the plan is not to use the front panniers and has everything packed at the rear. You will notice that Russ is sporting a very expensive pair of Oakley shorts (good for letting the air in) Proof will be in the pudding when we get to Gib - Panniers or trailers, i think the pyrenees may have a big say in the matter!!!!! See you in 28 days.............................Monday 16 March 2009
The Team minus one (Russ)
Trailer Boys setting out on a windy day - Double Click on Image to View
Ray, Olly & Matt 
The 3 trailer boys prepare for a short 30 miler and hoping to find out more about the trailers and how they react. The course we took was a steady state across to Sittingbourne (30 mins) and then up & over the North Downs and a drop into Maidstone. Then back over Blue Bell Hill into Chatham.What did we learn?
Dont travel downhill over 30 mph - the trailer becomes unstable
Dont overload your trailer.
Have I got the right Bike?????
Stay tuned for more updates
Friday 20 February 2009
Sunday 8 February 2009
Preperation & Planning
The new bike
Specialized Tri Cross, bought it from Geoff Wiles Cycle centre in Strood and couldnt wait to get it on the road with the trailer. Bike is lighter than my mountain bike but not as light as my Madone. The bike handles very well, oversize handle bars give you a comfortable riding position with room for a bag to be mounted if required. I am leaning more towards the trailer option - time will tell.
The Kit
Today I prepared what kit i would need off the attached kit list and set about a packing plan and more importantly weighing it. With the trailer you can afford to be a bit more lax when packing however still stringent with the weight. My initail weigh in came at 20kg - need to break that down more. I am using Embo's Bergan and her 2 man tent as it weighed in at 2kg. The heaviest part of the load is tools and rations. I think we need to share the tools out. But over all it has given me an idea as to the weight I need to train with.
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Thursday 5 February 2009
The Route with Profiles
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Cheeky!
A rest day is factored in after Stage 5 - Bordeaux to Oloron Sainte Marie, however this could be used as a catch up day or a 40 mile pass over the Pyrenees. Given the terrain, distance & climate this route is an outline and probably subject to change en route. The ride will be arduous and unsupported, however will be fun.
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