GreatScott wrote:
Hi Jordan, This topic deserves its own thread, but chiming in here as I value your input. I look forward to meeting you in Norway!
Have you begun planning logistics for bike support? For example, how often will you rendezvous with your support team? Will you identify specific rendezvous points based on a planned interval or go with the flow?
Ideally, I'd like two hours of fuel on board and see my crew once an hour for a hand up. However, that is easier said than done. I'm interested in how others will handle this.
While Norseman's volatile weather speaks for itself, I was still a touch surprised to see you are going with the 808 rear instead of your standard disc. Was that a difficult decision for you?
Have you identified a "reflective vest" that meets our standards here on Slowtwitch? And what lights will you be running?
Edit; Roll Call and broader Q&A Here
Scott
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I may run a disc. I was lead to believe initially - though maybe this was just my perception of the conversation - that the roads are really bad, which can be super uncomfortable on a disc. If I run a disc, I'll run a 26mm tire on it, which will certainly help. Certainly I'd prefer to run a disc. But my initial impression was that 808s would be more comfortable - which means speed - over the long haul. At the lower speeds, the aerodynamic benefit of the disc will be muted. Halvard said there's very little "flat" - it's mostly climbing or descending - which will also mute the benefit of a disc.
As far as the vest, I didn't see a *requirement* for reflective vest in the 2017 rules: https://nxtri.app.box.com/v/racemanual-2017
My vest is just a standard slim fitting Garneau vest with reflective piping.
As far as lights, I'm waiting to see the exact requirements. The most aerodynamic and lightest weight light setup I have would be an Exposure Joystick with RedEye rear. I'd probably run that or an Exposure Flash/Flare setup. I'll wait to hear the exact requirements though.
For crew, my plan will be to meet at designated spots. I'll bring two bottles and will plan to meet about every 90min, which would mean that I should be able to be adaptable as two bottles SHOULD last me 2hrs. I'll swap bottles whether I've emptied them or not. The 30min buffer should mean that if we have to shift meeting spots, that's no problem.
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