Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

[Iron Rider]

For those who may be interested:

http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html

[cyclotourist]

Just awesome to read!

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 2:35 PM, Iron Rider <100...@gmail.com> wrote:

For those who may be interested:

http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html

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David

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"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal

[Lungimsam]

Coasting uphill outside of Mamers?!?!
I asked my local Rando club if anyone noticed it. Will report back if any did.

[Deacon Patrick]

Fantastic! Thank you for the vicarious chance to ride your front bag!

With abandon,

Patrick

[Dennis Hogan]

Great description but how do you ride, do controls, eat and sleep and still get the pics?

[Surlyprof]

How did you get some of those photos?!  Precarious riding or good camera mount?  If it's the camera mount... what is it and where can I get one?

Great write up.  Read it on the train last night and it prompted me to take the long way home on the bike.

John

[Iron Rider]

I take pictures with a Panasonic lumix point and shoot camera while riding. After 5 years of practice I kind know where and how to point the camera to get a shot. The rest is figuring out which shots to share. Take lots of pictures but only share the good ones.

[Eunice Chang]

He's right. The art of photography is more all about what to look for than it is about equipment. 

All the more kudos, though, for being able to take such lovely photos  (and remember the stories!) on such a long and grueling ride.

-E.

On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Iron Rider <100...@gmail.com> wrote:

I take pictures with a Panasonic lumix point and shoot camera while riding. After 5 years of practice I kind know where and how to point the camera to get a shot. The rest is figuring out which shots to share. Take lots of pictures but only share the good ones.

[Patrick Moore]

Congratulations, and thanks for this descriptively (objects and subject) fine report. 

What is French pizza like? I recall Quebec (Ville de) pizza 30+ years ago: rather bland.

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 3:35 PM, Iron Rider <100...@gmail.com> wrote:

For those who may be interested:

http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html

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[ascpgh]

Just fantastic. 

Pictures, descriptions, and the imagery the two provide.

Truly moving to have strangers acknowledge your motivation and offer kind words and support.

Andy Cheatham

Pittsburgh  

[Kieran J]

Nice write-up! Thanks for sharing.

As an armchair PBP observer, I am truly in awe of those who can accomplish it. You narrative does a great job of illustrating it as a roller coaster of emotional and physical exertion. It seems like you really had a transcendent experience!

KJ

 

On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 5:35:28 PM UTC-4, Iron Rider wrote:

[Iron Rider]

 The Pizza I had in Brest was basic take out pizza - medium crust, fresh toppings. I don't think it was particularly "french" as much as it was fast food.

[Tim]

I had pizza twice in France, once in Loudeac, on the way into the control on the way back from Brest, and once in Villaines, after my DNF. Both of them were delicious, starvation and fatigue notwithstanding.

[BSWP]

Thank you posting the link, I really enjoyed reading through the story and seeing your photos. Your writing has the ability to transport readers to the ride, to the cots and bag transfer stations, to the homes and tables along the route. I better appreciate the feat of riding (and preparing for!) PBP now.

- Andrew, Berkeley

[Iron Rider]

Thanks Andrew