Everesting Ticknock - July 2017

LollipopJimmy

godtabh wrote: »

Can any one offer him a lift. I'd said I'd try but would like a plan b

I can, it'll mean leaving my own bike at home though cos won't fit two without risking a scratch. That'll mean I can't do any repeats with him... darn :pac:

The Noble Nudge

Its looking like 8pm for finishing from the horses mouth all going well...
Even got two ascents done on my penny farthing...

Ps..He's already thinking and talking about the next version....

godtabh

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I can, it'll mean leaving my own bike at home though cos won't fit two without risking a scratch. That'll mean I can't do any repeats with him... darn :pac:

If I know a time he is expected to finish I'll have s better idea

The Noble Nudge

I hope to be back over before he finishes...
I've a spare mtb (correction warhorse) in my boot I can loan you lollipop...
If I get back I can also be a lift home for Alek as well.....

route66

colm18 wrote: »

Ah, I see Godtabh said he's going from the upper gate to the top - I thought he was starting from a different spot. 67 probably right so.

Taking a conservative look at the elevation min (133) and max (446) values recorded by Sunsets on Tuesday's earlier support efforts (Strava link) I work it out as:

8848 metres required
446-313 gained per iteration = 133
8848 / 133 = 66.52

Using this morning's pace as as guide, with no stops it would take about 14 hours = 19:20 finish.

So assuming no mechanicals (or bodyanicals), some time between 8 and 9 ???

Go Alek !

secman

Go Alek Go, you won't able able to listen to a clock for a long time..... ticknock, ticknock , ticknock........

LollipopJimmy

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

I hope to be back over before he finishes...
I've a spare mtb (correction warhorse) in my boot I can loan you lollipop...
If I get back I can also be a lift home for Alek as well.....

I reckon I'd get both bikes into the car if we remove the wheels. I'm struggling with time though, I have 16 cv's in front of me that need screening calls and salespeople love to yap

ED E

Got destroyed on the ascent by a miniature Jack Russell with stubby legs.




We met him at 43 reps and 5300m(?) climbed. Flying up and down. Couldnt have got a better day for it. Some man for one man.

robyntmorton

We need to petition the Boards management team to commission a one off Boards Polka Dot jersey for our King of the Mountain!

Go Alek Go!

Daroxtar

Just popped over and spoke with him there. He's feeling it a bit but going well. 6000m done. Colm18 and P-1 with him at the moment.
I don't know if I admire his bravery or pity his insanity but fair fücks to him

route66

Daroxtar wrote: »

Just popped over and spoke with him there. He's feeling it a bit but going well. 6000m done. Colm18 and P-1 with him at the moment.
I don't know if I admire his bravery or pity his insanity but fair fücks to him

Latest extrapolations (but are my numbers right?):

6,000 meters in about 10.5 hours would give 15.5 for the full 8848

Or finishing about 20:50 ish ...

Lewotsil

Just found this thread now, don't know Alek or anyone involved but I am in awe all the same.
Ar aghaidh libh

P_1

About 6600m in at this stage and still going strong

magicbastarder

Rain on the north side - has it reached ticknock?

Weepsie

It's not so heavy in city centre

ED E

magicbastarder wrote: »

Rain on the north side - has it reached ticknock?

Tiny shower here (other side of the 50 from ticknock). I'd guess its still dry with Alek.

godtabh

ED E wrote: »

Tiny shower here (other side of the 50 from ticknock). I'd guess its still dry with Alek.

He was expecting rain around 8

irishrover99

9 reps left and he is with 6 riders so he ok

joatumas

irishrover99 wrote: »

9 reps left and he is with 6 riders so he ok

He has only 5 riders left now
Maybe 10 more reps?
One of the garmins is starting to fail, but the other one is still recording

Plastik

Things were going well over 7,000m in! Savage effort.

ED E

(From the GoPro at 5k KM)

irishrover99

Alek said he will be finished @9 if anyone is collecting him. I have my two kids with me so I couldn't hang on that late.

Lusk_Doyle

ED E wrote: »

(From the GoPro at 5k KM)

He seemed to be stuck in some type of groundhog day vortex there. Did he get out ok?

godtabh

I'll
Be struggling to get up there for 9. If he is struggling for a left I can be up there a bit after 9

floodser

Just dropped up to see how he is getting on. He is still flying with 5 or 6 domestiques to lend their support. Expects to be finished at 9. Very impressive.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1083340373

The Noble Nudge

godtabh wrote: »

I'll
Be struggling to get up there for 9. If he is struggling for a left I can be up there a bit after 9

Im on the way so no bother with a lift thats if he wants one......:D

irishrover99

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Im on the way so no bother with a lift thats if he wants one......:D

Grand I'll let him know.

godtabh

I've sent him a text saying I'm available if no one else is but just won't be there till maybe 9:20/:30 if I'm needed

P_1

Have to say that is a perfect road to try an Everest on. Chapeau and it was a pleasure sharing the road for some of it.

https://www.relive.cc/view/1083279296

LollipopJimmy

I can get up to give a lift but I'd only be able to leave D8 in the next 20 mins