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Tamyka Bell said:

I entered that 24 hr MTB race at Kooralbyn on 22/23 April... as a solo
rider. (See twowheelpromotions.com.autwowheelpromotions.com.auOpen ↗ for details.)

Tam

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Nutbag!:eek:

whats your broad strategy in terms of time on bike and time off (eg, rest, sleep, eat, potties etc).

Last time I was awake for more than 24 hours involved a few bad tiger prawns and an apocalyptic dose of the squitters ...... Still can't eat the little buggers

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Tamyka Bell said:

I entered that 24 hr MTB race at Kooralbyn on 22/23 April... as a solo
rider. (See http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/ for details.)

Tam

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Nutbag!:eek:

whats your broad strategy in terms of time on bike and time off (eg,
rest, sleep, eat, potties etc).

Last time I was awake for more than 24 hours involved a few bad tiger
prawns and an apocalyptic dose of the squitters ...... Still can't eat
the little buggers

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monsterman

I will confirm my strategy after the 12 hr race this weekend (yes,
running)

Tam

You'd probably best avoid eating prawns during the race, even if it
might keep you awake!

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I entered that 24 hr MTB race at Kooralbyn on 22/23 April... as a solo
rider. (See http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/ for details.)

Tam

Respec'!

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Donga said:

You'd probably best avoid eating prawns during the race, even if it
might keep you awake!

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ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!

Just don't stop smiling, it'll be easier that way.

Marx SS said:

Just don't stop smiling, it'll be easier that way.

and talking.... everytime I saw a solo rider on the 24 hour I did, in the pair, they were talking with someone else to keep them company.

Tamyka Bell said:

I entered that 24 hr MTB race at Kooralbyn on 22/23 April... as a solo
rider. (See http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/ for details.)

Tam

Enduro races are fun, you can do as many or as few laps as you feel like!

My tips,
Have a race plan ie, are you there to compete or participate?
It's good to know the course & your approx lap times.
Don't go too hard too early. Better to do more laps slower than burn out by midnight.
Have some back-up lights ready, learn from my light stuff-up at the Kona24!
Find a support person, or share someone with another solo rider. You *Must* have someone else drive home after the race.
Take all the cycle clothing you own, 24hrs in the same crusty knicks could cause chaffing.
Food & drinks become more important as each hour passes. I can only eat so much sweet stuff. Take salty snacks like pretzels, chips, cornchips etc.
Find someone to ride with during the late night hours, even if it means slowing down. Team up with another solo rider & you'll avoid "the long dark night of the soul".

And as MarxSS said "Keep smiling".

Bikesoiler said:

Tamyka Bell said:

I entered that 24 hr MTB race at Kooralbyn on 22/23 April... as a solo
rider. (See http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/ for details.)

Tam

Enduro races are fun, you can do as many or as few laps as you feel
like!

That's what I found with the 6hr (pair)

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My tips,

thanks 🙂 I need these 🙂

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Have a race plan ie, are you there to compete or participate?

To finish. However being a female solo participant in an enduro in SEQ
I'm automatically competing.

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It's good to know the course & your approx lap times.

It's the same course as the 6 hour I did in November. Loved it!

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Don't go too hard too early. Better to do more laps slower than burn
out by midnight.

Amen to that one. I'll let you know how it works out for me after the
weekend's stint.

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Have some back-up lights ready, learn from my light stuff-up at the
Kona24!

I am trying to borrow the lights that Defence bought for Mont 24 hr - if
Gags has any comments they'd be much appreciated.

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Find a support person, or share someone with another solo rider. You
*Must* have someone else drive home after the race.

I learned that after my first ultra.

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Take all the cycle clothing you own, 24hrs in the same crusty knicks
could cause chaffing.

I think you have no idea how much cycle clothing I own! Hehehe. I can
do 5 hours in my bibknicks with no issues, although they make toilet
breaks harder...

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Food & drinks become more important as each hour passes. I can only eat
so much sweet stuff. Take salty snacks like pretzels, chips, cornchips
etc.

Oh, I just take everything I can think of. Am well versed in what you
feel like eating after a few hours, and have been trying to explain this
to other people attempting the 6/12hr run this weekend. I went past an
aid station in my first ultra and spied the ham and salad sandwiches
(cut into quarters for easier portion control...) and thought, "OMG I
just gotta eat one of those, RIGHT... NOW!) And peanut butter is just
the best.

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Find someone to ride with during the late night hours, even if it means
slowing down. Team up with another solo rider & you'll avoid "the long
dark night of the soul".

Sounds like a plan... if they'll wait for me. I suppose this also has
lighting benefits.

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And as MarxSS said "Keep smiling".

Haven't stopped YET in a race!

My biggest worry is when the brain-fsck factor is going to hit. It hit
me at Glasshouse, I found myself pausing at the edge of shadows,
wondering wtf I was doing, and psyching myself up to step back out into
the sun.

Tam

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I am trying to borrow the lights that Defence bought for Mont 24 hr - if
Gags has any comments they'd be much appreciated.

I will chase it up tomorrow at work and then get back to you. I know that
they managed to get a few sets of HID lights so I will see if I can get one
set and enough batteries to last you through the night.

I have almost finished building up my dually with the aim of doing a solo 24
hour in the next 12 months or so (hoping to do six hours in the saddle in
April as a lead-up). You will have to make it to the Mont this year....not
sure if I will be up for a solo by then.....maybe we could pair up for the
mixed pairs category???

I will let you know via work email how I go tomorrow and via here sometime
on the weekend.

Good luck!!!!

Gags

Bikesoiler said:

Have a race plan ie, are you there to compete or participate?

Be realistic about this, and prepared to change it on the go to suit your
body. I've soloed 2 24 hours now - the first time I rode through until
about 4 in the morning, crashed until 7, then rode until midday. The
second I pulled up with bad stomach pains at about 9pm. had a [censored] of a
lap at about 5:30, then felt great from 7 through to midday. Despite being
on the bike for about 5 hours more, I only did 5 more k the first time.

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Find a support person, or share someone with another solo rider.

Absolutely. One super supporter can generally support 2-4 riders, so it's
not too hard.

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You *Must* have someone else drive home after the race.

Unless you camp the Sunday night, but you really do want to get to a
decent bed. I've found I'm fuzzy but OK until about 3-4 pm, then I wake up
the next morning.

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Take all the cycle clothing you own, 24hrs in the same crusty knicks
could cause chaffing.

Stock up on Assos or if you're a tightarse try using Amolin, which is for
nappy rash. If you're any tighter than that, chuck the seat and knicks,
because you won't be needing them.

I've found *my* best strategy is to ride in one pair of knicks until I
have a big rest, change into shorts, then change into fresh knicks when I
go out again. That means 2 pairs for my efforts.

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Food & drinks become more important as each hour passes.

Home made Gu can be a lifesaver - the recipe has been posted here before,
but I don't have it to hand. My variation is 4 parts maltodextrin, 1 part
glucose, 2 parts water.

Mix small portions (~35ml at a time) and use boiling water to assist in
dissolving the maltodextrin. Once you've made up about a gu flask full put
in some vanilla essence (use the cheap imitation stuff, it's not going to
taste any different) and a pinch of salt. I've also used chocolate syrup
on top of that, but the vanilla is good to cut the aftertaste.

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Find someone to ride with during the late night hours,

Even better is to find someone to ride with every lap. You'd be amazed at
how much easier it makes it to have someone to chat to.

Other points:

Look for the most efficient lines. I had a mate who's normally bloody
quick have trouble keeping up for about a 2km section because I knew the
lines well enough to not brake, and to not have to pedal much. It's the
secret to being quick but being able to continue for 24 hours.

Listen to your body, but know how hard you can push it. This is a
challenge for yourself, but you don't want to really damage yourself.
That's where courses like Dargle (Sydney 24) are good - the nasty bits are
near the start, with a really fun 2nd half. So you get back and want to
keep riding.

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Dave Hughes | [email hidden]
Random miscellany, as opposed to that other kind of miscellany
- Patrick Shaughnessy

Tamyka Bell said:

My biggest worry is when the brain-fsck factor is going to hit. It hit
me at Glasshouse, I found myself pausing at the edge of shadows,
wondering wtf I was doing, and psyching myself up to step back out into
the sun.

We are looking forward to an extended RR on your blog. Good luck!

Gags said:

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I am trying to borrow the lights that Defence bought for Mont 24 hr - if
Gags has any comments they'd be much appreciated.

I will chase it up tomorrow at work and then get back to you. I know that
they managed to get a few sets of HID lights so I will see if I can get one
set and enough batteries to last you through the night.

I have almost finished building up my dually with the aim of doing a solo 24
hour in the next 12 months or so (hoping to do six hours in the saddle in
April as a lead-up). You will have to make it to the Mont this year....not
sure if I will be up for a solo by then.....maybe we could pair up for the
mixed pairs category???

I will let you know via work email how I go tomorrow and via here sometime
on the weekend.

Good luck!!!!

Gags

😄 thanks dude,

Marc told me that Russ knows all about the lights... but I felt a bit
funny about just chasing them up myself... from a civvy email address...

Tam