"Fans of 24-hour races should unleash their 2004 diaries, as the first two organisers off the blocks have announced details of their events - and there are changes afoot…
First up, the legendary Saab Salomon Mountain Mayhem moves from its traditional home of Sandwell Park, Birmingham to the hillier area of Eastnor Deer Park, Herefordshire. Old-school racers will remember Eastnor as the home of the Malvern Hills Classic, and a sizable hill with a monument on top. Should make a change from the relatively low-lying Sandwell, and it’s a lovely spot too. The dates are 25-27 June 2004 - visit www.mountain-mayhem.co.uk for more details."
I was just talking to Scot Cooper today about this and it looks like we’ll both be able to come over for it. So have any of you guys got any knowledge about the new venue? The obvious question is should we bring Cokers, 29" or Muni? Would it be possible for a 12 year old to enter? Beau has been accepted at the Toronto event, but can’t race in our local 24 Hours of Adrenalin event due to their 14 year age limit.
Also I am thinking of splurging on a new light system this year (since I need two now that Beau is racing with us). I am thinking of buying the Netrider Cyclone - what do you think about this one? Is it possibly too bright? I have no experience riding with HID. Anyone?
Finally, are any of you guys going solo specifically at RedBull?
Looking forward to 2004 as the year of many 24 hours events!
In previous years it’s been over 18s only, so Beau probably won’t be able to enter.
I like a light system that you can turn down for riding on the road at night, so I use halogen. However, all the bike people I’ve met who had HID systems liked theirs, one small thing is that its a bit hard to ride with other riders if they don’t have HID and you do, as you’ll totally out power their lights even on a low setting.
I think runtime is the most important thing for unicycle lights, 6 hours looks like plenty (unless you’re thinking of doing solo overnight rides in winter), I’ve done full overnight rides in spring and summer and only used 4 or 5 hours of light. On normal night rides I rarely use more than 3.5 hours worth.
Thanks - very good info. One of the comments says that this event always fills up and it’s first-come-first-served. How are you guys handling applications etc? When does it usually fill up?
It filles up the day the forms are released normally. But… tell me if you are coming and we have a word with Pat, he like to have unicyclists and he knows we may be having some international teams entering. We will do our best to be sure that you have the entries you need.
I feel the best lighting system available is the Phantom by Jetlites. Check it out at www.jetlites.com/psb.html
>>>I am thinking of buying the Netrider Cyclone - what do you think about this one? Is it possibly too bright? I have no experience riding with HID. Anyone? <<<
nathan <nathan@noemail.message.poster.at.unicyclist.com> wrote:
> Would it be possible for a 12 year old to enter?
> Beau has been accepted at the Toronto event, but can’t race in our local
> 24 Hours of Adrenalin event due to their 14 year age limit.
Based on previous years, the lower age limit for the mountain mayhem is
18. Insureance issues and that sort of thing I believe. However he would
be able to ride the course the day before or in the morning before the
race starts and there are generally a number of other lads hanging about
waiting for dad and messing about on the campsite.
Yes, I’ll be there, albeit a harder ride than last year. Those contours look a little scary though!! I think I need to add another uni to my collection. Mark & Roger, let my know which parts you recommend for me to build a 29". Mark: I hope you’re up for another “Mountain Mayhem”. I think Wendy’s up for this more than I am - mind you she’s only supporting.
deadlydes wrote:
> c’mon guys (and gals) who’s doing it then!!!
> mark, alan, steve, chris WHERE aRE YOU!!!
I’ll be there. Steve Robertson is also interested. I don’t think Alan
will be doing it this year - although there’s always time for him to be
persuaded…
> you can run but you cant hide!
I can’t run. You know that. Who’s hiding? Just back from 2 weeks away
from email.
Regards,
Mark.
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steve.colligan wrote:
> Yes, I’ll be there, albeit a harder ride than last year. Those contours
> look a little scary though!! I think I need to add another uni to my
> collection. Mark & Roger, let my know which parts you recommend for me
> to build a 29".
Alan, Tim and I used…
KH seat, 28" Nimbus 2 frame, 36h Van Schothorst Saphir 700c stainless
steel rim 29mm outside to outside (from www.sjscycles.com), WTB
Motoraptor tyre, WTB 29" tube and a Suzue hub. With the recent quality
problems on the Suzue you’d be better off with a different hub.
> Mark: I hope you’re up for another “Mountain Mayhem”.
I’ll be there.
> I
> think Wendy’s up for this more than I am - mind you she’s only
> supporting.
Based on Wendy’s previous supporting roles, she’ll be putting in more
effort than us. :-}
Regards,
Mark.
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BTW, the rim was as suggested by Leo - it seems to be the widest one
around. No problems with big 29" tyres rolling off.
> See you next week at Kidderminster.
I’ll be there - I need to collect a hockey stick.
I can bring the 29er along if you (or anyone else) want to check it out…
Regards,
Mark.
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I’ve put your hockey stick with my ‘new’ stick, so I won’t forget to bring it along next week. If you’ve got room in the car then please do bring your 29" along.
There doesn’t seem to be too much interest in doing the ‘Red Bull’ at the moment. Mind you it is early days - or is those contours!
steve.colligan wrote:
> I’ve put your hockey stick with my ‘new’ stick, so I won’t forget to
> bring it along next week.
Splendid.
> If you’ve got room in the car then please do bring your 29" along.
Shouldn’t be a problem.
> There doesn’t seem to be too much interest in doing the ‘Red Bull’ at
> the moment. Mind you it is early days - or is those contours!
There’ll be plenty of interest. We’ll have at least 2 teams - hopefully
3 again. Mind you, I haven’t looked at the contours. Maybe I should…
Regards,
Mark.
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the names I have so far are:
Roger Davies MikeFule@aol.com
Chris Dobbie
Nathan Hoover
Scot Cooper
Mark Wiggins
Steve Colligan
Deadly Des
Leo White
Joe McLean
Steve Robertson
Sarah Miller?
Gemma Evans?
