IG London #Nocturne 2013 & The Legend

I have been dreaming about 8th June & this event since last year when I attend as a spectator in 2012 when cheering on my cycling partner in crime Mr. OrangeBrompton. In my previous posting that is where I made "The Promise" to myself and Bumble B.

As soon as I exited my house in FULL on Brompton Bumble B mode I was getting great comments from people. Yes folks this was the first time I had left my house in full on racing Bumble B racing mode. I always felt a little self concious when wearing the full on outfit but then as soon as I hear the comments people think I cant hear I smile, wave and al is good.

Setting off heading to train station there was a few people about and always having a good stare even trying to take a few sneaky photos and even asking for photos too. I never mind folks taking photos, what can I say I'm proud of being a Brompton owner and even prouder on my Bumble B.

Finally made it to Smithfield's Market where the IG London Nocturne was taking place and made my way to the registration tent where I duly met up with a Mr.OrangeBrompton and other member's of the London Brompton Club.

We chewed the fat for awhile and then we actually heard we could have a couple of practice laps so we all got out there as soon as possible.

I have to say the course was a hard one, nothing like the one at the London Bike Show back in February that I raced on. Good thing I'm used to bumpy roads and potholes etc. Man it was bad but fun though at the same time. As always I knew I would have problems with the up hill part of the course but I was there to have fun. Kept a record of it on my garmin so in time I will try and improve my times on the same course over the next yr and go more hill hunting.

I think I got about 2 laps before we where called in and the race program started up.

While I was going around on my practice laps I could hear quiet a few people cheering me on as I finally saw the true form of the Brompton Bumble B. It's not something you are going to miss or ever forget when me and Bumble B roll by :D.

Heat 2 of the Folding bike race.

Urban Cycle Cross Race

The legend waiting

Some odd characters wondering about

I didn't get into the finals which I wasn't surprised about as the competition was pretty intense & hardcore. I was just enjoying the whole intenseness of the day and taking part which was the whole point for me & ofcourse everyone seeing me and Bumble B in full on legend mode.

So do you want to ride with a true legend? Check out my on board camera footage and your dreams will come true...(4x speed)

Garmin Data: IG Nocturne London 2013 Race

A Legendary weekend #Nocturne & #Nightrider

In a few hours me & Bumble B will be beginning out EPIC weekend of cycling.

The IG London Nocturne: Folding bike race & London Nightrider 2013

I've been looking forward to these 2 events for a good while.

With the Nocturne 2012 I didn't enter but cheered on my cycling partner in crime Mr OrangeBrompton. It was an awesome day and really wished we had entered. That was the day me & BumbleB made our pact.

 

" To enter as many cycling events as we could " 

We have kept this "pact" when work has allowed us, but this is the first time that we have 2 events on the same day.

Brief descriptions of the events this weekend.


IG London Nocturne 2013: Folding Bike Race.
This will be my second intense racing type of event that I have ever done. I REALLY enjoyed it at The Bike Show back in February and loved how close and intense the other racers where and the crowds.

The race consists of 2 heats of 3 Laps and the final is 5 laps of the closed circuit on London streets. The fastest 20 from each heat go though to the finals. We'll be surprised if we get into the finals, me and Bumble B just "buzzed" to get on the track and have fun.

Is what being the Legend is all about.

After the Nocturne I will be returning home, changing clothes, fuelling up and making my way to Alexander Palace for the start of London Nightrider 2013....


London Nightrider 2013
This is a charity ride 100km (60miles) around London for many different charities. My starting point for this is Alexander Palace @ 23:30hrs where my cycling partner in crime will also be riding. This should be another good night ride and especially with so many other riders doing the same thing too all for really good charities and causes. Hopefully this will be a more sedate speed compared to the Nocturne.

Not sure which camera I will be taking as my dSLR is a bit big and heavy to be handling on a long ride but its alot better than my compact in regards to night photography.

Well that's my weekend and its going to be a busy but fun one. As always there will be a full on report, photographs & video afterwards.

Watch this space.

Not wasting the Bank Holiday

Over this bank holiday I have made sure I haven't wasted it. After not going to the  FNRttC: Burnham on Crouch on Friday night. I made sure I did a lot of training over this bank holiday weekend.
Was doing alot of what I call "Urban" training, basically cycling as fast as I could with alot of traffic and people wondering around. Well I had no choice really as its bank holiday weekend so alot of people wondering about any ways.

But was good fun though, better than sitting about at home.

Saturday Training :-23 miles & Bank Holiday Monday Training :-25 miles

Training in Hyde Park