world record attempt

[alanbate]

Hi i just wanted to let everyone know that im about to embark on a world record attempt. im going to start on the 31st of march in thailand. looking for help and support along the way , or for riders to join in

you can see all the details here
http://www.worldcyclingrecord.com/

looking forwarding to hearing your comments

Alan

[mellamopaul]

That's pretty ambitious, I guess sightseeing along the way is ruled out then? Still it will put such records out of the reach of a touring cyclist for good. Good luck.

[mr riff raff]

You're clearly mental.

All the best with it.

[scottg]

That's pretty ambitious, I guess sightseeing along the way is ruled out then? Still it will put such records out of the reach of a touring cyclist for good. Good luck.

You can still set the unsupported record. , I'll donate the panniers to get you started.

[alanbate]

Cheers all, Supported or not its still gonna be tough.

wouldn't mind some free gear scottg if you donating
wanna see my doc i did on Thai tv
http://www.worldcyclingrecord.com/2010/ ... n-thai-tv/

[boink]

Incredible stuff Alan. Don't beat yourself up too much if you end up going over a hundred days!
Hope your support team is well stocked with Assos cream and savlon for those tropical environs.
I'd like to donate a large pot (unnopened) if you haven't got this crucial area covered.

[alanbate]

Thanks man really...too kind just tell your friends about what im doing

any help is appreciated ...

[boink]

I certainly will and will follow your journey with interest. I was half kidding with my offer, but young Mr Beaumont
certainly had some issues with saddle sores. All the best.

[Velocio]

...trying to work out the maths ...Mark Beaumont did his 18,000 miles in 195 days = 92.3 miles a day

...you're doing it in 99 days = 181.8 miles a day....!

...rather you than me ....good luck!

[alanbate]

Lets just say that im going to ride as fast as i can.. join my FB group here and you can follow all the action
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Bate ... 8291427396

[Edvardus]

...you're doing it in 99 days = 181.8 miles a day....!

Blimey. Even cycling 12-hours per day you'd have to maintain an average speed of 15+mph if my bead-frame is right. Pretty exhausting stuff, even for ONE day. I wonder what average speed riders on say the Tour de France can maintain?

[Colin63]

Good luck Alan. I'll join your facebook page and try to give you as much encouragement as I can. I hope that you see the blur of interesting places and interesting people as you travel I can't even begin to put myself in your place to imagine what this challenge will be like. I like to stop for a cafe break every 20 miles or so, and I've only ridden over 150 miles in a day on one occasion in my life.

For 99 days I will cheer you on, and if I can get to the south of England as you pass through I'll get on my bike to say hello

[alanbate]

Thanks Colin, im just really getting excited now have to say. Just cant wait to get going

[ernie]

hi alan, look forward to seeing you when you come through sydney.we met in thailand just before xmas on our way to laos. my 8 year old daughter and i were riding a thorn tandem, any idea when you'll be passing this way,morag wants to get her school out to give you a cheer. best wishes, calum .

[alanbate]

Hi Ernie, Yes i remember.
some of my support team even saw you in laos along the way. glad you made it back. we should be in oz from the 9th and heading towards Brisbane, drop me your email to alanbate100@gmail.com and i can let you know when we are in town

Alan