Worldwide Disaster Day 2021 "Official" Thread

Hi Gene!

Discord group can be found here: Discord

Join up and say hello!

I did -2 today. I was surprised to find there are not progression levels associated.

If I do a ride on TR and it doesn’t impact my progression levels, did it even happen?

(Before someone says it…Yes, it’s in Strava) :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

I have -2 in my calendar tomorrow… Because we’ll, why not?!

If you need entertainment, Thor:Ragnarock was the perfect length plus some laughs and action. Made the time fly by.

It doesn’t affect levels?!? Right. Event cancelled.

I’ve ridden exactly zero minutes since November 4th to indoor row for a break / reset this month. Sounds like fun…just probably not Disaster but something more tame :wink:

So what are the rules? I get it we can get off to have a pee(or other), and make a coffee.But what is the limit on pause time? I always feel bad if I have to pause to go open a window, or turn up the volume on the getto blaster.
I feel like I’m cheating I do anything other than the Big One. But sadly I don’t think I could complete it. I find Boarstone (2 hr version, non stop pedalling) hard enough :weary: :weary: :cry: :cry: :sob: :sob:

The only rule really is you do you. It’s about the journey and not being constrained. When I did the Big One, I stepped off in one hour intervals for a few minutes. Others, will ride straight thru and everything in between. Doing -1 or -2 is not cheating by any means and, I think others will agree, a worthy effort.

Great, thanks for your help!
I will give it a go, tho’ not on the 11th as I’m racing​:biking_woman::blush:

Is there likely to be a set time of day for UK riders to try and start off together and use the discord chat?

I’m new to this (and discord) so looking forward to the challenge.

Might even see if anyone who used TR in my cycling club wants to join in as part of a ‘group’ workout. Could be fun :laughing:

I agree with @pwandoff - I’ll be taking a break, just like I would for a normal 4hr + ride!

Also in the UK.

I’m likely to start mid morning or noon.

So is there going to be a new t-shirt design?

Just asking before people start ordering tge old one.

Have closed the poll!

The ole classic is of course still available, but by a vote of 63-27% people seem to want something new!

So now I just need to find someone with graphic design skills to design a new one! Any volunteers?! :grimacing:

Absolutely get off and take a break! I usually take one at the end of the small castle to refill bottles, stretch, nature break etc. Sometimes a change of bibs as well.

The point is to do something challenging you wouldn’t normally do - not to die on the bike! :sweat_smile:

The discord link has expired! Any chance you could share a fresh one?

Aaaah - just pressed the button on ordering the existing design a couple of days ago!

Guesss I will just have to have both then :smiley:

Try this one: Discord

Hi,

Another UK user here. I’d be looking to do the -2 version of this.

Will probably look to get started around mid day.

It might be a good excuse to get acquainted with the group ride thing if anyone would like to show me the ropes?

If not it won’t be too much of a disaster :sweat_smile:

Will be doing the -2 version on Thanksgiving. Have the day off and seems like a great way to get my appetite ready. Will be my longest trainer ride ever.