Helvellyn

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I complain about water Temp constantly, I will see how many people have a practice swim then take it from their.

Long time lurker as in about 10 years by the way, i think i had an account before.

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Welcome to the forum!

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Gabba is coming out to play for this one, I reckon.
I can cope with sweating, not shivering.

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A wee might help :rofl:

I think the adrenaline of the race (and the looming pike) will be enough for me.

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Bike has been dropped off for “an injection of speed”

(Otherwise known as; I’m back at work and can’t be arsed to service it myself🙈)

New cables, greasing, tightening, new chain and part new cassette (new last year, ridden about 300km on it, bought for IMUK)

One more turbo tomorrow, then full race regalia on Saturday AM…

…not many “sleeps” to go now :wink::rofl:

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Looks like it’s pissing down tomorrow so I’ll ride the course on Friday am. May have to be an early one though

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You up there now?
I would not much fancy riding the course just before race day!

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Having looked at XCWeather, Accuweather, MetOffice, Metcheck & BBC Weather I’ve found the last two to be the most pessimistic :roll_eyes: …waiting to see what MWIS has to say over the next few days.

@Adam ,shout out if there’s anything you may have left at home & might want to borrow.

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Preaching to the converted, perhaps teaching gramps to suck eggs, but just get in the water a good time before and do a bit especially underwater. It is amazing what difference that makes.

There’s a bit near to the Eastern shore where there’s an inlet from I think Place Fell/Grey Crag? and the water does sometimes become cooler.

For me being one of those types that loves very hot, the neoprene booties and bonnet are always a winner.

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Getting there this afternoon. Won’t have ridden in 8 days on Friday so will be keen to stretch the legs

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Thanks @Doonhamer think I’m sorted :+1:t2:

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Are you;

Sly & The Family Stone (family affair)
Or
Jason Derulo (Riding Solo)

?

Are you staying up all week now?

Also, @Chriswim (and any other rule and regulation readers…)
Following what @fatbuddha said on the other thread, I cannot find anywhere that mentions we are okay to use gloves and booties, but not be eligible for prizes…I’m not going to place, so more than happy to nip to Decathlon and buy some thermal shizzle.

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:joy: I didn’t know there was anyone else that uses ‘Jason Derulo’ instead of the word solo! Thought it was just me.

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His two new songs are pretty catchy… #NotGuiltyPleasure

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Oh I can’t stand his music! :joy: I think it harked back from a stag do, maybe 8-10 years ago now!

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I will be volunteering so say hello - I will try to wear a daft hat, maybe bright green weather permitting.

Oh, and good luck all :grinning:

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Sly & the family stone. Party of 8! Got a nice boat tripped planned for Friday morning on Windermere

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Have you booked it yet?
Got to book them online now.

Also, I’ve rotted my frame where the cables go into it from sweating on the turbo :sob::sob::sob:

Just looking into “options” at the bike shop now :sob::sob::sob:

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I dread to think what my frame is like inside :face_vomiting:

Yeah all trips booked - such a faff now

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“Options” include:

  1. Rip out the “spiders web” of internal cabling that’s rotten from the inside, and hope the outer guides remain in place. This will work!
  2. Frame is a write off, borrow their TT bike for the race…whilst I search for a replacement :frowning:

It is an absolute mess inside and just behind where the stem was.

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