PH Jersey spotted at Mountain Mayhem
PH Jersey spotted at Mountain Mayhem
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civicduty

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1,857 posts

232 months

Saturday 20th June 2015
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I was at Gatcombe Park, today helping a friend who was supporting his brother and 2 others on their 24hr Solo Mountain Mayhem attempt. Spotted a PH Jersey going over the "Jump of Doom".

Can't remember if he was solo or not, but this probably won't be seen for a while as they are about to enter night time running.

Whoever it was, good luck for the rest of the event and enjoy the beer at the end!!

Gren

2,030 posts

281 months

Saturday 20th June 2015
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Spotted one today on the Chase the Sun coast to coast ride (205 miles). I was on support duty fore the missus

neenaw

1,225 posts

218 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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I think I remember reading that Benji is doing a solo at Mayhem so it could well have been him.

gazza285

11,134 posts

237 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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Benji will be in his Arrows Cycles top.

PGM

2,168 posts

278 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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That was me! Wore it for the full 24 hrs!

I was in a team of 5 that reduced to 4 during the night. We did 30 laps of a 6.8 mile course with 1000ft climbing and came 18th out of 50 teams in our entry classification. I did the starting run and 7 cycling laps, punishing!

civicduty

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1,857 posts

232 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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Good effort that man, I spent Saturday, up to 17:00 supporting three solo riders. I was stationed by the "Jump of Doom" that was signposted and had dayglo arrows on it.

Even getting a chance to support was inspirational, specialized fatboy pro and 12:12 Torq 2016 (I think that is what it is called) is happening.

Once again good effort, hope you will be back next year...









Solo this time???

PGM

2,168 posts

278 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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Solo is a pretty amazing achievement, I honestly don't know how those guys do it, love to say I could go for it but not sure I'm up to it!

Here's my strava if anyone's interested, managed this fresh of the back of 460 miles in 4 days with 29000ft climbing and topping PH club leaderboard last week!:

https://www.strava.com/athletes/1130323

Edited by PGM on Sunday 21st June 19:39

civicduty

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1,857 posts

232 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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Solo is a fking awesome achievement. The lead guy out of the three I supported went straight through and managed 19 laps. I will need to shake his hand when I get to see him again.

PGM

2,168 posts

278 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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That if quite something!

BadgerBenji

3,534 posts

247 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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neenaw said:
I think I remember reading that Benji is doing a solo at Mayhem so it could well have been him.
Not me in the shirt, but I did ride Mayhem Solo this year on a Specialized Fatboy.

gazza285 said:
Benji will be in his Arrows Cycles top.
You know my wardrobe so well, team strip for me as usual.

I did pop the fatboy of the Jump of Doom several times, it would be rude not to. The cheers and heckling from supporters/spectators really makes this event.

Managed 15 laps, rode every single climb every lap, so pleased with that, shouldn't have had as long a sleep as I did, but it's learning, first solo and loved it.

Next stop Bontrager 24:12 for another 24 solo, this time there will be no sleep till the buzzer sounds smile

neenaw

1,225 posts

218 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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BadgerBenji said:
You know my wardrobe so well, team strip for me as usual.

I did pop the fatboy of the Jump of Doom several times, it would be rude not to. The cheers and heckling from supporters/spectators really makes this event.

Managed 15 laps, rode every single climb every lap, so pleased with that, shouldn't have had as long a sleep as I did, but it's learning, first solo and loved it.

Next stop Bontrager 24:12 for another 24 solo, this time there will be no sleep till the buzzer sounds smile
Are you on the fatback for 24:12 as well or is it going to be a normal bike?

I'm going to be at 24:!2 doing my first 24 solo, done a few 12's int he past and decided it was time to step up to the longer one. I'll keep an eye out for you when I'm there, I'll be one of the many in West Drayton MBC kit smile

Kudos for managing 15 laps on the fatbike, sounds like hard work!

Edited by neenaw on Monday 22 June 13:15

PGM

2,168 posts

278 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Well done, fantastic effort!

civicduty

Original Poster:

1,857 posts

232 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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BadgerBenji said:
You know my wardrobe so well, team strip for me as usual.

I did pop the fatboy of the Jump of Doom several times, it would be rude not to. The cheers and heckling from supporters/spectators really makes this event.

Managed 15 laps, rode every single climb every lap, so pleased with that, shouldn't have had as long a sleep as I did, but it's learning, first solo and loved it.

Next stop Bontrager 24:12 for another 24 solo, this time there will be no sleep till the buzzer sounds smile
Is a Fatbike that hard to ride? I have a Kona Roast I am sorting out to get back into the swing of things riding wise, but for my semi planned attempt of 12 Torq, hoping to get a Specialized FatBoy pro for this (Divorce present to myself).

BadgerBenji

3,534 posts

247 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Yes I'm at 24:12 on the fat bike, you won't miss it, it's bright orange, I'll be in my arrow cycles team strip.

Fat bikes are great to ride, little different but fun, since I've got it, it's been my go to bike, previously is been my singlespeed pace, which is lovely in the right place, also got a giant anthem, which is ok, but just don't kind of gel with it, constantly basing the cranks as the bottom bracket height is moving.

I'm also going to be at Torq in the six hour fat bike class, hopefully see you both at the different events.