Well done, that is a long day , Smart move rolling in with the other two riders ! ( your a legend!)
@combatLaCarieАй бұрын
Km 0? Dude you already biked from Brockton? (Toronto) To square one. That's a bunch of extra kms before even starting!!!!!!
@philiprayner2 ай бұрын
what is the usual cost to enter one of these rides ?
@cpollockАй бұрын
You can try your first ride with Randonneurs Ontario for free, but after that, you'll need to be a club member which costs $40/year. Rides are free otherwise.
@philiprayner2 ай бұрын
I like the idea of this but other than the cost of the bike and equipment what is the average cost for this type of ride ?
@cpollockАй бұрын
Just whatever you require for food and drink really, maybe $40? For a 600 like this, there was also the cost of a hotel (although some ride through, or just get a little sleep on a park bench somewhere).
@martincooper76543 ай бұрын
Great video Conor but the title should be Warm Up 200.
@cpollockАй бұрын
Great catch Martin! I've just updated it.
@FredChagnon3 ай бұрын
We should have built a fixed gear trace team.
@cpollock3 ай бұрын
Up until 48 hours ago I would have agreed with you. Actually, I still do, I just want nothing to do with it.
@markusorth66484 ай бұрын
see you in 2027
@barrybogart54365 ай бұрын
Thanks for the coverage. Mist is one thing I never saw there! I was a BC Rando from '85 to '16. I did PBP in 1999 and 2001 and DNFd both times at Loudeac for all kinds of reasons. Worst was Shermer's Neck on the way back to Carhaix. It was just getting dark when a young Alberta Rando caught me. He was out of batteries and had no lights. I had an excellent dynamo system but could not keep my head up for more than seconds. So he rode next to me all night, telling me when I had a turn or obstacle coming up. I could only stare at my top tube. Neither of us was very happy! It was scary on the twisty downhills. At dawn we reached Carhaix and he continued on. I went to bed. Taking the train back to Paris with some other DNFs from SoCal, I learned about Shermer's Neck for the first time. Later I contacted MIchael Shermer himself, wanting to know if it was related to my previous whiplash injuries. But he was skeptical. BTW my friend Deirdre Arscott finished it for the tenth time in 2023, A record for any woman, That does take 40 years! So she could tell you how to get it done. Not that just anyone can do it! But don't give up.
@FredChagnon5 ай бұрын
There's something really cool about ending on a train. Never done it myself, but it was a great way to cap the video.
@egalegalegal21766 ай бұрын
Cool music and views 👍
@spencerctscott7 ай бұрын
Nice video. Will you be back for PBP 2027?
@user-ke3vi9il2e9 ай бұрын
Hi Conor -- John Archibald here, I believe we chatted briefly early on. PBP is a tough old slog, chapeau on your effort and see you in 2027. Your experiences this year will serve you well I am sure.
@s-ultracycling9 ай бұрын
Nicely done
@Frostbiker9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the struggle with us. It must have taken some humility to do so.
@darcyhaggith248910 ай бұрын
Grateful that you shared this video Conor. This is part of the foundation with experiences that will lead to a successful 2027.
@SeanKeesler11 ай бұрын
My parents and I were discussig their troubles driving in Ireland and I was wonderingnwhether or not it would make nice cycling...now I know!
@RomainLange11 ай бұрын
It is beautiful to experiment a PBP mate. Congrats ! What is the optimal sleep time according to your research ?
@massorongsapeda11 ай бұрын
Amazing trip
@garryknox295311 ай бұрын
It looks like our rides overlapped a bit as I started in wave C. I also have challenges riding in the heat. I rode PBP and the qualifiers using a Core device to monitor my body temperature. It's pricey but knowing I had to lower my effort levels when my temperature was reaching critical thresholds was useful. I also found salty electrolyte drinks were helpful. However, I still struggled that Monday afternoon of PBP because of the heat. I ended riding more of the event at night than I planned to avoid the late afternoon heat. Good luck in 2027!
@takumarify11 ай бұрын
It's a good thing to report not only the glorious victories but also the more difficult moments. Healthy eating is definitely a challenge on those super long rides, and the food you easily come by isn't always the one that will let you ride through to the end. Nice video !
@Frostbiker Жыл бұрын
Pushing through all that while riding solo takes some grit. Kudos!
@FredChagnon Жыл бұрын
Really want to do this one. Maybe next year. I did Forks of the Credit going the other way on the Lake of the Burning Plains brevet. Much easier that way. 😂
@paulyoung8165 Жыл бұрын
This is great. I wasn’t sure my black “Glint” wheel sticker’s actually reflected!!
@FredChagnon Жыл бұрын
I love how you capture the brevets.
@cpollock Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fred!
@SeanKeesler Жыл бұрын
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the freshest of them all? ;)
@stapler40 Жыл бұрын
Would like to know more about your setup, specifically the cockpit. What are the handle bar extensions and how do they attach to your drops. thanks for the video
@nataliehebert4734 Жыл бұрын
Your optimism about headwind and rain was awesome. Great ride! Thank you for sharing this.
@cpollock Жыл бұрын
Thanks Natalie, it was great to meet you at the finish!
@edwinlai4611 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@harshadnpurohit Жыл бұрын
I was looking for this for a long time. Thanks for the video Conor! It's cool!!! I recently came to Canada in August 22 and I live in Mississauga, I am planning and preparing to participate in the BRM's. Great to see you guys and hope to meet in upcoming events. If you can please help with the audax registration link that would be great!
@cpollock Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Harshad, you can view the schedule and register for all the rides at randonneursontario.ca Hope to see you out there!
@paulyoung8165 Жыл бұрын
I finally made it into a video (for 2 seconds)!! Great ride and great video Connor.
@andrewross9257 Жыл бұрын
I also got caught out in this storm. When I turned north onto 6th line from William Halton everything looked good. By the time I was at 6th and Britannia I was turning around. Took shelter in a friendly strangers garage for 20 minutes as it went over. The weatherperson lied to us!
@jonoovision Жыл бұрын
Alright!! I made the final cut at 31:43!! Thanks for the birthday wishes! Good memories!
@micycle81772 жыл бұрын
Great video, Conor. Love the time and distance contexts!
@NeutralGenericUser2 жыл бұрын
That was insane. Glad you guys made it home safely!
@rundown1322 жыл бұрын
What kind of tirres do you have? Those turns away from streetcar tracks give me anxiety
@micycle81772 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Definitely one to remember.
@NeutralGenericUser2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Looks like you left that ride at the right time 😅
@powerofhydrogen94432 жыл бұрын
Nice route!
@NeutralGenericUser2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are 🔥Wish I could've joined you guys. Next time! Glad to see your injury's all healed up man
@music4studies2 жыл бұрын
Can you do this ride on a road bike with 26 or 28 mm tires?
@cpollock2 жыл бұрын
I was riding on 25mm slicks at the time, and I remember some sketchy bits of sand-like gravel that I would sink into. When I go back, I'd be bringing a tire with a bit of tread and at least 28mm width. Funnily enough, the section I crashed on was paved, and probably gave me a little too much confidence after previously riding the gravel portions.
@NeutralGenericUser2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos! You should probably put a link to your KZbin channel in your Strava bio.
@cpollock2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!
@choobivan2 жыл бұрын
sub'ed
@powerofhydrogen94432 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@potatorider76882 жыл бұрын
Also broke my clavicle while doing the loop.
@nakedmanaurora3 жыл бұрын
Fractured femur could have been very serious! Yikes.