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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-13-24, 12:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By NJgreyhead

I see in Bicycle Quarterly that Jan Heine is a...

I see in Bicycle Quarterly that Jan Heine is a believer in carrying and drinking Ensure Plus for his multi-day Fastest Known Time attempts in the wilds.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post,...

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post, which I was reminded of by some previous posts, above. I drink a lot of coffee every day, but mix it 40 percent decaf and 60 percent dark roast for...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By znomit

I can usually always eat a meat pie,...

I can usually always eat a meat pie, cheeseburger, ham sandwich, or subway. Carrot cake goes well with coffee.
I typically carry a variety of muesli/power bars/small bags of nuts.
I did a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am sure you will have a different plan than...

I am sure you will have a different plan than almost everyone else, the brevets I ride are in Southern Wisc. and Northern Illinois. An extraordinarily hot and humid day to me would probably be the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By Turnin_Wrenches

Cool, glad the info helped. I think it's also...

Cool, glad the info helped. I think it's also good that you're looking for ideas based on the experience of others and largely wanting to figure out for yourself what's best for you. Ultimately,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By Turnin_Wrenches

It's been three years since I made the leap from...

It's been three years since I made the leap from double centuries to unsupported ultra-distance races at the shorter end of the ultra spectrum (500+ miles). The nutrition piece has been the hardest...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-10-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,206
Posted By Bassmanbob

What Do You Buy & Eat During Self-Supported Extended Endurance Events?

I've enjoyed doing century events and one double century event that was supported. But now I'm considering doing self-supported extended endurance events like Randonneuring rides. Unfortunately,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-26-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,356
Posted By PhilFo

Back when I was in the Navy, I learned that I my...

Back when I was in the Navy, I learned that I my feet could increase a whole size by the end of a long day. After Sept. 11, 2001, I was doing 18 hour static gate guard shifts with 12 hours of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-19-23, 03:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By joewein

I have close to 46,000 km (about 28,500 mi) on...

I have close to 46,000 km (about 28,500 mi) on the center lock disk brake SP on my 650B disk brake Elephant NFE, my main bike since 2016.

I also have 39,000 km (about 24,000 mi) on my Bike Friday...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-18-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By unterhausen

There is an ultegra level Shimano that's...

There is an ultegra level Shimano that's supposedly an upgrade to the 3n72 as well, forget what the model number is. I think the only difference may be that the shape is a little more elegant and it...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-18-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By Tourist in MSN

There are better Shimano models and ones that are...

There are better Shimano models and ones that are not so good. I have one of their better models on my light touring bike.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-16-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By downtube42

I've bought four SP hubs, for four bikes. ...

I've bought four SP hubs, for four bikes.

One with about 15k miles, mostly brevets, flawless. One with about 5k commuter miles when I sold it, flawless. Many of the above miles were in the rainy...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-15-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By samkl

I have an SP that has done 10,000 miles, 2 PBPs,...

I have an SP that has done 10,000 miles, 2 PBPs, and a bunch of brevets. Still working great.

I did once hear of a firsthand story of an SP failing, but many others I know have had no problem. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-14-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have never heard of anyone sending in a hub...

I have never heard of anyone sending in a hub that is working for a rebuild, and I would never do so. I think probability of getting a bad bearing installed at that time is just as great as one of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I'm not really a randonneur. I go do 90 to 128...

I'm not really a randonneur. I go do 90 to 128 mile rides, 11 or 12 hours mostly. Have a big lunch and rest in the middle. Just sightseeing really. Longest ride was 133.6 miles with these 2 wheels on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By unterhausen

I have an older SoN that seems to have failed...

I have an older SoN that seems to have failed bearings. I bought it used from someone that also thinks it needs to be repaired. My LBS sent it to Peter White to have the bearings replaced and he...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So how many times have you replaced brake pads at...

So how many times have you replaced brake pads at $15 a time, 5? 10? ?? LOL
ZERO on mine. My SA XL-FDD pads have 32,000 miles and are good for another 5,000 I guess. I did have to make a longer pull...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-12-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By pdlamb

(giggles) Ahem, excuse me. Near as I can...

(giggles)

Ahem, excuse me. Near as I can figure, I've got about 45,000 miles on a Shimano, and 20,000 miles on the SON on my rain bike. No service or issues on either.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-11-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By unterhausen

I have a Shimano with failed bearings. You can...

I have a Shimano with failed bearings. You can take them apart, but the way it feels I think the races are probably gone. I feel like that lasted a lot longer than 6000 miles. My most recent dynohub...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-29-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By Bug Shield

My experience is bikepacking, commuting, 4am joy...

My experience is bikepacking, commuting, 4am joy rides, etc. for what it's worth.


I really like my Light and Motion Vis 360 Pro though I do wish it used a USB-C connector rather than the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-03-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By atwl77

Yeah, stay off the aerobars while drafting - even...

Yeah, stay off the aerobars while drafting - even in ordinary group/club rides that's either an explicit or unspoken rule.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-03-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By unterhausen

the problem with aerobars in groups of 8000 is...

the problem with aerobars in groups of 8000 is people not being able to use their brakes out of fatigue or lack of practice. I don't see how shorter ones really help that problem. Hopefully people...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-02-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By unterhausen

That's not true at all about helmet lights, they...

That's not true at all about helmet lights, they have on/off switches for a reason. Also, I have always had helmet lights where I could easily point them down. I look at my cue sheet all the time...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-02-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By gyorpb

Please don’t use a helmet light when there are...

Please don’t use a helmet light when there are others around you, you’ll be blinding them in the worst way possible.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-30-22, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By Tourist in MSN

This might be a bit off topic, but I like a...

This might be a bit off topic, but I like a headlamp that uses one AA cell for camping because my GPS and PFD lights also use AA batteries. And was getting ready for a trip about a month ago, found...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-30-22, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By znomit

I'm using zebralights. Self contained, easy to...

I'm using zebralights. Self contained, easy to mount and aim, very broad range of brightnesses.

For hillier rides where I want a really bright helmet light for downhills I use an 18650 light, but...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-29-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By pdlamb

I've got an older Cygolite that I've used for...

I've got an older Cygolite that I've used for commuting and longer brevets, with a helmet mount. My dyno lights are fine for most rural riding, and I can turn it on steady or flashing to see street...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By znomit

If nobody registers it doesn't happen. So...

If nobody registers it doesn't happen. So register. Or do it the week before. Definitely don't buy the last pastry in the bakery either.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By downtube42

Rumor has it the aero bar length limit will be...

Rumor has it the aero bar length limit will be lifted in 2023.

Qualify, register, pay, and participate. Otherwise you're adding the burden to the towns and roads above and beyond what the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By unterhausen

The local people and volunteers are the best...

The local people and volunteers are the best part. Maybe not some of the riders, but most of them
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By clasher

Some of my favourite parts of the event were the...

Some of my favourite parts of the event were the controls, the festival-like feeling at the start and finish, talking to random riders in the cafeterias. I framed the medal and control card so I have...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By pdlamb

I don't get it. You want to ride the same 1200...

I don't get it. You want to ride the same 1200 km route at the same time 5,000 other people are riding it because you don't want to eat and sleep with everyone else??
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,076
Posted By unterhausen

You attributed a quote to me that I didn't write....

You attributed a quote to me that I didn't write.
From what I hear, they are increasing the field enough that you don't have to do any prequalifying this year. It's just to get a better starting...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-10-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,799
Posted By antimonysarah

Fingers crossed for a normal season -- it'll...

Fingers crossed for a normal season -- it'll officially be my third year as RBA for New England, but the first possibly-normal one. I'm just trying to figure out how to balance organizing and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-10-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,799
Posted By joewein

I signed up for my first 2022 season ride about a...

I signed up for my first 2022 season ride about a week ago, it's a 300 km ride the weekend after next (since the season starts in November). Until October I hadn't done any regular brevets in 2021...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-08-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,799
Posted By atwl77

So my Audax club has published their full year...

So my Audax club has published their full year calendar and they're assuming things are going to go back to normal with tighter procedures moving forward - stuff like only allowing fully-vaccinated...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-08-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,799
Posted By atwl77

2022 Randonnees

I notice no one has started the 2022 thread yet, so I'll get this one started. Let's talk about the new 2022 season, our plans, ride reports and other relevant stuff here.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-21-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By adamrice

I've got a wheel with a dyno hub. I do not have a...

I've got a wheel with a dyno hub. I do not have a dyno light/USB converter yet; Igaro (which makes a USB converter) will be releasing a combo light/converter soon, and I'm holding out for that. I'll...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-21-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have found that self adhesive inner tube...

I have found that self adhesive inner tube patches work well on holes in air mattresses, but that assumes you could find the hole.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-21-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By gif4445

I don't see anything wrong with your approach...

I don't see anything wrong with your approach Adam. I'm sure you will do some shake-down rides to see what works for you and what doesn't. A little over 2 pounds for a decent sleep system is about...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-20-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By adamrice

gif4445...

gif4445 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gif4445-326156.html), you've identified the factors that I've been thinking about myself. I think I can keep the combined weight for pad, bag, and bivvy...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-20-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By unterhausen

I slept behind an ice machine one time. Nice and...

I slept behind an ice machine one time. Nice and warm from the heat pump.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-20-21, 03:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By gif4445

I raced in 2019 and used motels for all but one...

I raced in 2019 and used motels for all but one night. Probably the only useful help I can give you is to share the struggle I had (have) with selecting the correct approach. Motel or camp? Motels...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-15-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,519
Posted By adamrice

Sleep setups for bikepacking race

I'm contemplating a sleep setup for the Trans Am Bike Race. My options seem to be:

Sleeping bag and bivvy
Down jacket + pants and bivvy (this seems to be the preferred option among some...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-13-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,695
Posted By StephenH

My 2021 plan is to do less randonneuring, and try...

My 2021 plan is to do less randonneuring, and try to work in some other stuff for a change. Like a couple of little tours and whatnot.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-10-21, 11:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,695
Posted By atwl77

I completed my local audax club's annual Pink...

I completed my local audax club's annual Pink Ride yesterday. The Pink Ride is essentially a BRM200 with a beginner-friendly route, and ladies get to ride for free, but due to the current pandemic it...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-09-20, 03:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,480
Posted By Cyclist0100

My Gilles Berthoud Aravis is the most comfortable...

My Gilles Berthoud Aravis is the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned. I ride 300-400 miles per week, no chamois cream necessary, and my butt is the happiest its ever been! :thumb:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-01-20, 05:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,558
Posted By unterhausen

Both sides of a shimano dynohub are cup and cone....

Both sides of a shimano dynohub are cup and cone. It's just that you have to do some radical surgery to get the NDS off and most of us are reluctant to do that.
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