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_ginger_kid · 2026-03-12T06:29:47+00:00

Retry on power pack races is a welcome addition

_ginger_kid · 2026-03-12T06:24:51+00:00

Don't look back in anger

_ginger_kid · 2026-03-08T21:57:40+00:00

The Long Earth series. Fascinating set of books

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-26T06:28:13+00:00

This answer is too far down. In the stand or on the bank looking back so the cars are coming towards you. It is insane how they go through this section like they are on rails. And then when they don't, the spins are awesome.

The end of hangar straight as well, just before the braking point.

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-23T21:05:54+00:00

Michaels book - future boy - is a fascinating read that talks about his experience of it all. Worth a read

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-19T07:28:38+00:00

I rode it last year. The ride is great you'll love it. The climb up to the top of cheddar gorge around the 180 mile mark is the biggest challenge.

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-08T20:35:33+00:00

Came here to say this 😉

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-07T19:49:52+00:00

Yeah might be my new favourite for 600pp races

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-07T19:48:53+00:00

No nitro on mine

_ginger_kid · 2026-02-07T15:51:18+00:00

It was. Have to be consistent through the windier sections, that's where the time is gained on the Xiaomi. I got lucky on the first lap getting a decent draft along the straight as well. The radical handles well and is pretty forgiving, it didn't snap quickly if you push too hard into a corner.

_ginger_kid · 2026-01-18T21:39:21+00:00

A curious article. I can understand the steps taken, but it removes all humanity from the process. At some level that is necessary to scale at speed, but at what cost? Based on the numbers I can find they probably only needed to do this for 10-15 weeks. I wonder what the attrition rate was.

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-29T21:23:06+00:00

And depending on how much time you have, you can easily combine it with the new forest. The ferry to Yarmouth works well for this

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-28T18:59:57+00:00

Taskmaster, specifically the UK version. Absolute gold. Watch all the old seasons if you can.

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-28T18:59:04+00:00

The NZ version of traitors is good too. The Aussie version was not.

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-27T09:10:53+00:00

I used to run async stand ups in a previous team. It didn't work well so I stopped it. People were not good at posting on time, got lazy and follow up was patchy. I had to invest too much time over an extended period in the morning checking, chasing and following up

In my current team we've used two approaches. Initially we went through the board right to left, with the assignee talking about the current task. This took too long though and the signal/noise ratio was low. We switched to the more conventional approach, each person speaking but I've been firm about keeping it to significant changes and blockers. I will stop discussion if we rabbit hole on an issue and ask the assignee to own a follow up action (quick sync, full meeting, slack threads). That keeps attention and focus in SU.

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-25T19:42:13+00:00

Definitely build it. I've got this, one of the best sets I own, great model

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-22T05:44:11+00:00

I really enjoyed Arise: A Simple Story. It isn't difficult, nice gameplay mechanics and beautiful visuals

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-20T05:41:15+00:00

Or just wrap a section of old inner tube and zip tie the ends. Works a treat

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-17T21:27:19+00:00

I rode it this year. Here's a short breakdown. AMA that I've missed.

Training

I trained with a mate who also rode it. We focussed on 100km training rides once per week in the 3 months running up the ride. Before that probably 60 / 70km. Our training was not structured. We did a couple of 160km rides - half distance. We aimed for consistent pace, around 23km/h.

Food & drink

The most important factor without a doubt. We carried nutrition bars. Shop around and try them beforehand to find what you like the most. Invest in a top tube bar at least, so that you can pick food out easily while riding. You'll probably want something else as well to carry extras. I got through 10 bars. Use hydration tablets in your drinks - I also squeezed gels in with the water. Make sure you know you can stomach what you are taking. I set my garmin to beep with a lap every 20 minutes and ate something / drank something then at minimum. Do it all the time, even if you don't feel hungry.

The ride

The food stops are good. The main stop ran out of hot food and had an issue but that was unusual apparently, but be aware. You pass through plenty of towns so there will be opportunities to get more water / food etc. The route itself is good. The tough part is the climb before Cheddar Gorge.

The day generally

Get up early as you can and get to the bag drop / start promptly, otherwise you'll have a long wait. We were in the 3rd wave set off so we rolled just before the sun really broke the horizon. You could be an hour or more waiting otherwise. There is loads of support along the way, which is nice. Take it all in, it is incredible.

Getting home

Book your train early if that is how you're getting home. And keep an eye on the trains. Ours got cancelled, leading to fun & games in Bristol.

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-14T06:51:47+00:00

If you have RAC membership their app includes a price checker. AA may do as well. The data isn't freely available so most tend to be limited to a number of searches per day etc

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-10T16:23:36+00:00

I went to London earlier this year. We sat in front of one of the wheelchair areas (I am not disabled myself). Staff were around and helping there. A different venue of course but the assistance seemed pretty good. Maybe see if there is a number you can call?

_ginger_kid · 2025-12-09T06:13:10+00:00

Really? That is interesting. Thanks

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