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Ah bugger, busy that weekend too - off to Shoreham Airshow
I'll have to send speedy thoughts your way instead 
Just bought new bike. For a man with my tree-trunk legs the compact chain-ring is (a) a little embarrassing and (b) a completely new experience for me. Since I would like to race bike at Vit, I might point myself back up there this weekend.
Hi all the pub is booked for 7-7.30pm!
interested to hear how you all get on with this - tempting to do next year
Out of interest, anyone here doing it who has neve done this distance (or more) before?
not exactly but it was one of my first tris, i did david lloyd and thame sprints then straight on to the vitruvian, i couldnt swim the distance 6 weeks before the event ( i got a late entry ) hadnt done a lot of biking either but its not too bad at all, this is such a good event this will be my 3rd time and this year you get a hoodie before you even start
1st time for me last year, it couldn't have been too bad if I'm back for more this year!
Which pub RP?
and what time are getting there there for registration/racking etc?
It's the horse and jockey in manton. I will be there for about 4-4.30 pm as I want to sort the tent out before I register and rack my bike.
Cool, hopefully catch up in registration then
We'll certainly come down to the Horse and Jockey for a beer with you guys - we're chasing down babysitters at the moment. It's a good pub - we've eaten there a few times before.
I doubt anyone is going to coming through Oakham town on the previous night or on the morning, but just in case anyone is - they are closing the main railway level crossing in Oakham from Friday night to Sunday. Use the bridge on bypass instead.
Manton - thats the other side of the lake FFS, cant stagger back to tent/ home from that one
been down today and fuck its hilly. i dont remember it being like that, managed a crappy average speed, oooh and that steadfold lane - its evil, took me a good 10 minutes to do it and its only a mile, heart rate zone 4.3, i think i was going to puke. them neewbies are gonna be toasted after 25 miles.then they got the other lap. i only did 1 lap - too knackered and OMG the run, i thought i was in the peak district, i couldnt do it, i just went home. see you all friday or saturday if i have recovered enough to actually race
Doner you trying to give the virgins a heart attack? Just as well your not going to the pub then!
DK.....that's just mean!
Wooo - babysitter up. RP, is it too late to add two more to your table at the Horse and Jockey? If possible, we'd love to come along - if not, we'll just come down for a beer before.
I might need to add another one too
Colourin can you let me know ASAP as the pub gets busy! Ta muchly
According to BBC weather forecast it's going to be cold. At least don't expect to jump out of water at 7:15/30 and onto bike without adding several extra layers. I made that mistake in 2011 and spent the first bike loop shivering my poor little tits off.
With a layering strategy sorted, conditions otherwise look favourable for a good race.
(beer jacket from night before could work well)
OK, question - are you allowed to shed layers to support team when you come back through Whitwell after the first circuit, or is that "outside assistance"?
Perhaps not a technically correct answer but unless you're planning on winning the thing (or threatening the podium) yes, shed away. They'd be more likely to DQ you for littering if clothes weren't thrown specifically at someone!
DK you are so mean! Atleast the ripple is near the start of the loop! And what run? Im doing a walk!
Ellie the ripple you will be expecting, it's the other side of the lake that sneaks up on you and smacks you full on in the face! (Tis rather rolling) great fun getting the speed indicator signs to flash yousteeped (3 of them).
paperman tie your top round your waist, if you dump your top, you will get DQed,if you hand it to someone you will get DQed!
I didnt find it too bad compared with what I usually ride... perhaps I wont be saying that on Sat!!! Especially on loop 2! Hey ho... im looking at it as a fun day out which will be even better if I complete it....
First loop is fine, it's the second that got me!
Really Postie?! I must confess I've not read the rules but regularly leave kit with stewards or at special needs stops without issue. On international trips I even put name, address and reward value in case I fail to recover kit (usually cycle tops / jackets) after the event. It works.
can you book me an extra seat at the table pleeeaasse?