PH does Rad Am Ring 2016 - 24 hour race at the Nurburgring
Discussion
SixPotBelly said:
Inspired! 
We quickly stole that idea! There were some seriously fast guys doing full speed relay style baton/bidon changes. We still managed to faff the changes though! We would phone/text ahead from the Bilstein bridge on the Dottinger Hohe so the next rider had time to get ready.I remember last year I saw a guy dressed head to toe in Team Sky gear on a Dogma. I thought it was a full team kit wan... Said rider flew past me in the big ring up Kesselchen. It was Christian Knees of Team Sky. He was there this year too with some Giant Alpacin and IAM Cycling riders.
Edited by Mark83 on Friday 11th December 14:34
Mark83 said:
We quickly stole that idea! There were some seriously fast guys doing full speed reply style baton/bidon changes. We still managed to faff the changes though! We would phone/text ahead from the Bilstein bridge on the Dottinger Hohe so the next rider had time to get ready.
I remember last year I saw a guy dressed head to toe in Team Sky gear on a Dogma. I thought it was a full team kit wan... Said rider flew past me in the big ring up Kesselchen. It was Christian Knees of Team Sky. He was there this year too with some Giant Alpacin and IAM Cycling riders.
Excellent, PH takes on the pros! I remember last year I saw a guy dressed head to toe in Team Sky gear on a Dogma. I thought it was a full team kit wan... Said rider flew past me in the big ring up Kesselchen. It was Christian Knees of Team Sky. He was there this year too with some Giant Alpacin and IAM Cycling riders.
Did they have the live tracking web page when you were there? I was thinking we could use that to follow our riders round and be ready for when they came in.
SixPotBelly said:
Excellent, PH takes on the pros!
Did they have the live tracking web page when you were there? I was thinking we could use that to follow our riders round and be ready for when they came in.
You could always use Find Friends on iPhone, or similar live tracking for Android.Did they have the live tracking web page when you were there? I was thinking we could use that to follow our riders round and be ready for when they came in.
loudlashadjuster said:
You could always use Find Friends on iPhone, or similar live tracking for Android.
I've used apps like that for long rides, and they work well, but I was under the false impression RaR had something that tracked via the event transponder, rather than an app that requiring everyone to carry their phones round.On investigation though it seems the official tracking website is just a smartphone driven app afterall http://www.radamring.de/en/service-en/live-trackin....
Shame, but not the end of the world.
Edited by SixPotBelly on Sunday 13th December 07:53
I've been looking into the 150km race but also wouldn't mind joining a 24hr team. I'm slow so not fussed about actually competing though. I've been toying with the idea of selling my road bike in favour of a genesis croix de fer too which won't do my average speed any favours. I'm based near Hull if theres anyone getting the ferry over? Plaaning to ask about at work to see if anyone else fancies it too.
RobLyon said:
I've been looking into the 150km race but also wouldn't mind joining a 24hr team. I'm slow so not fussed about actually competing though. I've been toying with the idea of selling my road bike in favour of a genesis croix de fer too which won't do my average speed any favours. I'm based near Hull if theres anyone getting the ferry over? Plaaning to ask about at work to see if anyone else fancies it too.
That's great, Rob. Don't worry about your speed. We'll be a mix of abilities and we're not going expecting to top any timesheets. We might all try to get the best out of ourselves individually, but where we come in the overall rankings is unimportant. It's going to take some people a little longer to get round than others but that just gives those others a little longer to rest. The aim above everything else is for everyone to enjoy the weekend.May I put you down for one of the spare places then?
In the organiser's latest newsletter, received today:
Rad am Ring said:
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Early Bird Discount ends January 31
Those who register fast, can take advantage of lower prices.
Mountainbike- and roadbike riders planning to participate in the 24 hour race at Rad am Ring will get an early bird discount if registering by January 31. Starting February rates will be slightly higher (see terms & conditions).
Cyclists who do not want to sit on the saddle this long have the opportunity to register at early bird conditions until April 30 for open races and group rides.
Long-distance lovers should not wait too long, however, as participation numbers already amounted to 2,500 mid-january for the 24h race – an increase of ten percent compared to last year. Furthermore due to a campaign of our partner Profile Design, registration numbers are expected to rise in February and also the UCI race increases the event’s appeal. Be quick to secure your starting spot.
Anyone that's been thinking about joining us might want to jump in sooner rather than later..Early Bird Discount ends January 31
Those who register fast, can take advantage of lower prices.
Mountainbike- and roadbike riders planning to participate in the 24 hour race at Rad am Ring will get an early bird discount if registering by January 31. Starting February rates will be slightly higher (see terms & conditions).
Cyclists who do not want to sit on the saddle this long have the opportunity to register at early bird conditions until April 30 for open races and group rides.
Long-distance lovers should not wait too long, however, as participation numbers already amounted to 2,500 mid-january for the 24h race – an increase of ten percent compared to last year. Furthermore due to a campaign of our partner Profile Design, registration numbers are expected to rise in February and also the UCI race increases the event’s appeal. Be quick to secure your starting spot.
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