The Dunwich Dynamo 2015 thread

[JustinF]

http://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/getting-to-the-dun...

[JustinF]

Miltag stuff is lovely, I won't be buying this year's one though, too many jerseys already.

[JustinF]

idiotgap said:

I kinda of gave up on this idea, mates of mine who've done it before are keen this year but otherwise engaged on the Etape.
I didn't fancy it on my jack and the sensible coach options (ideally coach from beach to start so I can leave my car up there and drive myself back) were full up.

I am up for it if there is a group to join and anyone has a good idea on transport. Maybe I can partner up with another London/East Surrey/Kent/Sussex driver and we can deploy a car at the beach?

I can't guarantee riding with you but my car will be at the finish; two caveats, the Saab is in surgery so it may be the puma, I can fit two bikes in it but can't guarantee they'll not suffer minor cosmetic damage; I'll be having a good snooze on the beach before driving so don't expect to leave dunwich before 9.
If the Saab is in rude health I'll have capacity for 3 passengers.

[JustinF]

spiritof'76 said:

Enjoyed reading the thread, maybe next year but so far best i've managed is 52 miles but we're getting there smile

Close call at 9:06 in the Vid ! Likely a BMW driver lol tongue out

Gruffy said:

Fingers crossed for you SPB. Cracking write-up, which made me even more envious that I couldn't join you. Sounds like a proper adventure and another solid riding story in the archive. 2016 is in the diary and it will require a bloody good reason to miss it next year.

j00pY said:

I propose we rewrite rule 5 to just read:

What would SixPotBelly do?




Great write up. I will 100% be up for this next year.

So guys what's it to be ;D

[JustinF]

aaaand logistics just got complicated again, my son wants to ride with me but I'm booked in that Saturday Darsham to the start coach and he's not...

[JustinF]

Then I'd have to tell his mum...

[JustinF]

I massively over thought(under researched) my first DunRun, had a seat mounted double bottle cage so I had enough water to do 112 mi unsupported.
Totally unneeded, in the first half of the ride from London to Sudbury there's a petrol station at Epping, various pubs including a very busy stop at Moreton, Great Dunmow and Finchingfield also have places open, in Sudbury there's a bike shop open and a whole bunch of kebab shops and takeaways. From Sudbury it's 56 miles to the end so two full bidons is plenty but you'll still have various pubs then pop up coffee shops, burger vans, tea tents all the way out to Framlingham and beyond.
You'll not desiccate or starve

[JustinF]

richardxjr said:

A 4-cell cree jobbie on low should work alright although it can be a bit of a lottery with Chinese batteries.




Anyway, importantly, we need some PH identification. I reckon flashing blue police style lamps with sirens on our helmets. Any better ideas?

I need something along these lines so I don't lose jr

[JustinF]

go the whole hog and get revolights

https://revolights.refersion.com/c/2c9de

I have a set of the rears which will be on jr's bike, contemplating a second one.

Edited by JustinF on Tuesday 21st June 13:40

[JustinF]

Run time trumps brightness for this one imo.

[JustinF]

idiotgap said:

You're dead right. I got these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131459695952 they fit beautifully and consequently I will be rocking up to the dynamo with my flaming chariots, superglue seems to be working well on the one my 2yr old broke.

I also bought one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122013838778

Now pondering luggage options:-
- travel light
- use my old specialized allez which has rack mountings and a single pannier (big plus being I have all the kit)
- try to fit the rack to the colnago with pclips (may damage carbon or offend the rules?)
- justify purchase of big saddle bag (I do commute a fair bit on the colnago)
- gruffy style frame mounted luggage

You're not going off to discover new continents...

usual tools and tubes, waterproof, money will be enough; maybe another layer if forecast is cool.

Edited by JustinF on Tuesday 28th June 16:29

[JustinF]

swerni said:

We going to try and meet up before and ride together ?

I'll be in Hackney from 6ish for pre ride fuel up. I've got to pace jr so doubt we'll be at your pace as I've set him a 14MPH ave.
Might stay with you all as far as Moreton and beer at the White Hart.

[JustinF]

as an average fitness guy last year was 15.6 ave inc stops, just for reference.

[JustinF]

80sMatchbox said:

I've usually done this with my brother but as he's going to Hong Kong on the Sunday he's decided not to do it.

As he let me know quite late, I thought I might not do it due to the hasle of getting home...but I did somehow manage to get a coach ticket even though they'd sold out.

I'm still not 100% committed yet as my left knee was twitching a bit after riding fixed on the weekend and I haven't done much riding at all. If it feels ok by the end of the week, I'll be up for it.

It'll be my 5th one on the trot! ??

MTFU!

I crashed hard on sunday, more of me hurts than doesn't today, I'm riding

[JustinF]

fortunately there's only one downhill of note and it's wide and straight, just hope the lights stay greeeeeeeeeen.

[JustinF]

I'll be wearing the new shorts so craic not crack

8-8:30 suits here. Anyone got a venue in mind for a pre-ride feed?

[JustinF]

anyone use the Real-Time GPS Tracker 2 app on android from greenalp?
Sixpotbelly put me on to it and it's my way of keeping track of jr in the dark, would also be handy for meeting at the start and potentially on the ride.

[JustinF]

offspring86 said:

First time Dun Runner here. A friend and I have decided to give it a go this year. We're both semi keen cyclists, 25 miles @ @ 15mph on a Saturday is the usual distance; is the Dunwich Dynamo beyond us?

Equipment wise we've got:

Gels
Energy bars
Tyre levers
Pump
Spare tubes
Light jumper and jogging bottoms for any rest points where we cool off
Tube of cream
Battery pack for my phone
Spare batteries for my lights
Luminous cycling jacket in case it gets chilly
Gloves

I'm going to be picking up a couple of caffeine drinks and flap jacks for more energy throughout the ride. Am I forgetting anything?

multitool, quick link

[JustinF]

loudlashadjuster said:

Forecast to drop to only 14-15C overnight so not looking cold at all.

If it stays that way I'm reckoning on taking gilet and arm warmers only.

Last year was about the same overnight, was cool enough for more than just a jersey but only just.

[JustinF]

Cracking ride chaps and thanks for taking time to chat and ride with Jr along the way.

Just seen this which is kinda cool

https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/c60b59efd2c5...