@@Sergio_Math Howdy!! I unfortunately won't be making it to Transcordilleras this year. I am racing Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco at the same time of the year. Have fun!!!! It's a great event.
Certainly travelling light which is the way to go. Did you not take any sleeping kit or just confident you would not need to sleep? I’m thinking of just taking pillow and a down jacket to Power Nap when needed.
I was confident I would not be sleeping for more than a short 5-10 minute nap so I did not bring any sleep kit. not even a pillow (that's what your helmet is for...) I always race with a down jacket for safety. You could do the same thing but just choose to sleep in a hotel.
@@wattwagon So many things to remember… You could have taped the battery to your helmet though🤣. Tire boot, anything loose/flapping, etc. Awesome win though. Congratulations!!
You're already a legend to my little girls. Thank you for motivating my children to cycle. They want to see every race you start. How did you attach the headlamp to the helmet? It looks like it was glued directly to the helmet.
Wow so awesome to hear this!!! Glad to help get more girlies out on bikes! I will make a video sometime on that headlight- i get a lot of inquiries on it. I use a piece of 3M take from amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHK4MVY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
@@wattwagon I also glued the headlight on and secured it with velcro cable ties. When I don't need it, it's covered with a white microfiber cloth secured with rubber bands. This protects the lamp from the sun, so it lasts significantly longer. Ok, it doesn't look super professional anymore, but it serves its purpose. A tailor-made bag would be better here. Are any of you good at sewing? anyone there? 😉
@@radicalvox8770 😂😂 I actually take the light off of my helmet when I'm not using it. OR better yet, I have two helmets so one is just for night time riding/ultra racing.
Very interesting video, many thanks for the overview! I just got my 3T Ultra, „racing green“ looks awesome! How did you attach the Fenix light to the helmet? Just Double sided tape? Regards from Germany
The sleeve on the CO2 is to keep your fingers from freezing to it when you use it. If you don't have a sleeve grab anything you can (piece of cloth, gel wrapper...) and use it to put a barrier between the metal and your skin. Worst case scenario is if you or it is wet or sweaty. You'll instantly and painfully glue yourself to that CO2 and be stuck there for several minutes while your competition rides by. It's really hard to ride when you have a frozen stinging ball of metal in the palm of your hand.
Using a hair band to hold the battery and riding along with it charging = Honorary Eagle Scout. Her whole setup is like she just hiked a trek at Philmont. lol
Great vid Cynthia, very organised. Is the frame bag the race apidura 4L? The bladder is suggested with the expedition but I guess it doesn’t matter as long as it fits 😂 Well done on AMR
In addition to the 3 water bottles, did you have any other way of bringing water like a hydration vest? How many liters of water did you bring in total? Thanks in advance 🙂
I don't love to use a hydro vest. That many hours with that much weight on my back is irritating! I have a foldable mussette bag from apidura that I occasionally use to carry a 1L bottle for the sections where there will be limited water supply!
Is there a specific reason why you don't use a dynamo hub? Personally, I only have experience of ultra distance road cycling events and races. There the dynamo hub saves a lot of time from charging. I just put the Badlands 2024 application in and hopefully there will be the first gravel event ahead.
I really like a light on my helmet. Time and time again I ride with a dynamo and never really use it if I have a head lamp. It’s a great feature for charging things! But if the race is short enough (45.5 hours at badlands this year for me) then I carry spare battery packs. Anything longer than 60 hours I’d consider bringing a dynamo! Good luck 🍀 hopefully you get in!!!
I haven't found a specific brand other than what my ophthalmologist prescribed. I use dailies from this brand called eureka. They seem to do a good job. If my eyes get dry I will use these little eye droppers: www.amazon.com/Refresh-Lubricant-Single-Use-Containers-Sterile/dp/B000052XFC/ref=asc_df_B000052XFC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309722106657&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12609498780512832226&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008166&hvtargid=pla-562989665688&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60862488719&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309722106657&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12609498780512832226&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008166&hvtargid=pla-562989665688
yaaa!! www.tums.com/ or these www.amazon.com/TUMS-Assorted-Berries-Antacid-Heartburn/dp/B071H7973G/ref=sr_1_6_f3_0o_fs_mod_primary_alm?crid=1A1360QDRV23F&keywords=tums+chewy+bites&qid=1695145940&sbo=m6DjfpMzMLDmL8pSMKX8hw%3D%3D&sprefix=tums%2Caps%2C329&sr=8-6
Great stuff! And congrats!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very helpful. 👍
thanks!!!
You are shockingly well organised! Very impressive.
yeah, but there's not a lot to organize, ey?
If you can be organized you can ride faster- right? it's helpful to know exactly where everything is for quick action when you need to make it.
you're not wrong 😂 but I try hard to keep everything in it's place.
Lovely bike and setup!
I just bought that frame color. My favorite in the Ultra range!
Thank you!! it's a fabulous color for sure!! bike twins.
@@wattwagon Hey! Will you be returning to Transcordilleras next year? I couldn't participate this year but I'll definitely be there next edition.
@@Sergio_Math Howdy!! I unfortunately won't be making it to Transcordilleras this year. I am racing Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco at the same time of the year. Have fun!!!! It's a great event.
Great! That race looks amazing! Best of luck!@@wattwagon
Certainly travelling light which is the way to go. Did you not take any sleeping kit or just confident you would not need to sleep? I’m thinking of just taking pillow and a down jacket to Power Nap when needed.
I was confident I would not be sleeping for more than a short 5-10 minute nap so I did not bring any sleep kit. not even a pillow (that's what your helmet is for...) I always race with a down jacket for safety. You could do the same thing but just choose to sleep in a hotel.
Awesome rundown! Thank you. Fellow production person here - I carry a length of 2” gaff tape folded up.
I need to add some gaff tape to my kit list. I meant to grab it but you know when the to-do list is 5 pages long sometimes things get forgotten!!!
@@wattwagon So many things to remember… You could have taped the battery to your helmet though🤣. Tire boot, anything loose/flapping, etc. Awesome win though. Congratulations!!
I wrap tape around my pump
ooh good idea!! @@jonpoon3896
@@wattwagon can’t take credit for the idea. It’s been a done thing by many ultra cycling vets
You're already a legend to my little girls. Thank you for motivating my children to cycle. They want to see every race you start. How did you attach the headlamp to the helmet? It looks like it was glued directly to the helmet.
Wow so awesome to hear this!!! Glad to help get more girlies out on bikes!
I will make a video sometime on that headlight- i get a lot of inquiries on it. I use a piece of 3M take from amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHK4MVY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
@@wattwagon I also glued the headlight on and secured it with velcro cable ties. When I don't need it, it's covered with a white microfiber cloth secured with rubber bands. This protects the lamp from the sun, so it lasts significantly longer. Ok, it doesn't look super professional anymore, but it serves its purpose. A tailor-made bag would be better here. Are any of you good at sewing? anyone there? 😉
@@radicalvox8770 😂😂 I actually take the light off of my helmet when I'm not using it. OR better yet, I have two helmets so one is just for night time riding/ultra racing.
Very interesting video, many thanks for the overview! I just got my 3T Ultra, „racing green“ looks awesome!
How did you attach the Fenix light to the helmet? Just Double sided tape? Regards from Germany
howdy! thanks for watching! the fenix light is attached with 3M tape I found on amazon. the light isn't heavy so the tape easily holds it.
The sleeve on the CO2 is to keep your fingers from freezing to it when you use it. If you don't have a sleeve grab anything you can (piece of cloth, gel wrapper...) and use it to put a barrier between the metal and your skin. Worst case scenario is if you or it is wet or sweaty. You'll instantly and painfully glue yourself to that CO2 and be stuck there for several minutes while your competition rides by. It's really hard to ride when you have a frozen stinging ball of metal in the palm of your hand.
good tips!!! thank u!
Using a hair band to hold the battery and riding along with it charging = Honorary Eagle Scout. Her whole setup is like she just hiked a trek at Philmont. lol
HA gotta do what you gotta do!!
Great vid Cynthia, very organised. Is the frame bag the race apidura 4L? The bladder is suggested with the expedition but I guess it doesn’t matter as long as it fits 😂
Well done on AMR
i am sneaky and put the 1.5L in the 4L frame bag, they don't suggest it but it works for me so i do it!
and thank you!!!
Sounds good to me Cynthia. I was thinking the same 😂 Apidura did say I would lose water capacity but clearly you found away around it so I’ll order
@@colingoulding3227 you do lose a "little" but it's not enough to make too much of a difference!
In addition to the 3 water bottles, did you have any other way of bringing water like a hydration vest? How many liters of water did you bring in total? Thanks in advance 🙂
I don't love to use a hydro vest. That many hours with that much weight on my back is irritating! I have a foldable mussette bag from apidura that I occasionally use to carry a 1L bottle for the sections where there will be limited water supply!
Is there a specific reason why you don't use a dynamo hub? Personally, I only have experience of ultra distance road cycling events and races. There the dynamo hub saves a lot of time from charging. I just put the Badlands 2024 application in and hopefully there will be the first gravel event ahead.
I really like a light on my helmet. Time and time again I ride with a dynamo and never really use it if I have a head lamp. It’s a great feature for charging things! But if the race is short enough (45.5 hours at badlands this year for me) then I carry spare battery packs. Anything longer than 60 hours I’d consider bringing a dynamo!
Good luck 🍀 hopefully you get in!!!
What size are the water bottles? Do they fit right with the frame pack?
I have a 24oz and two 21oz bottles with a 1.5L bottle in the frame bag. On my medium/54 frame they *just* fit
You commented on wearing contacts. Have you found any brand / model that works well for enduance riding?
I haven't found a specific brand other than what my ophthalmologist prescribed. I use dailies from this brand called eureka. They seem to do a good job. If my eyes get dry I will use these little eye droppers: www.amazon.com/Refresh-Lubricant-Single-Use-Containers-Sterile/dp/B000052XFC/ref=asc_df_B000052XFC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309722106657&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12609498780512832226&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008166&hvtargid=pla-562989665688&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60862488719&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309722106657&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12609498780512832226&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008166&hvtargid=pla-562989665688
Do you have a link to those "tongs ...thungs.."? (the things for your stomach)
yaaa!! www.tums.com/ or these www.amazon.com/TUMS-Assorted-Berries-Antacid-Heartburn/dp/B071H7973G/ref=sr_1_6_f3_0o_fs_mod_primary_alm?crid=1A1360QDRV23F&keywords=tums+chewy+bites&qid=1695145940&sbo=m6DjfpMzMLDmL8pSMKX8hw%3D%3D&sprefix=tums%2Caps%2C329&sr=8-6