Tim Bancroft Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Some entrants have mislaid a copy of the 'Advice Notes' that we publish for the event. Here you go:These were drawn up some years ago, by some experienced RBRR crews, they offer some very good and sensible advice. It still amazes me that some crews arrive at the start after doing a days work or go to work on the sunday following the event-bonkers!Prepare properly and the event is alot easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 crikey!/ how old were the people that wrote that lol ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have no idea how to answer that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Its the immodium/stomach settlers/rich food/food bringing on tiredness/gas advice. Case of redbull, check. Tinned manifold curry, check. Done. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Ah, to be so young and have a cast iron disposition!Red Bull is not the answer, not sure why anyone takes Red Bull on the RBRR, not needed-just a good sleep before the event and sleep on the first night. Most new crews struggle with that aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If you need the Red Bull you're doing it wrong.I get quite easily tired but don't have an issue (not yet anyway)Besides, caffeine is actually pretty bad for you in a lot of ways - especially at keeping you awake and able to drive. Just look at the studies on it - bad bad bad. Maybe just once for a slight kick but if that's any time before Sunday it's going to destroy you.Once you start on the Red Bull or coffee you are just exacerbating the issue - the come down will hit you much harder than without it. You're on a vicious circle of not being able to sleep because you're so wired, but needing sleep because caffeine has kept you awake for too long and you've over stretched yourself.When you're not driving and you're not navigating take a rest, close your eyes - get ear plugs and an eye mask (if that helps you - it does me because flashing lights going by doesn't help) - just zone out and relax.If it gets really bad whilst driving then stop and take a 20-30 minute power nap.First time you do the event is probably the worst as you don't know this and you have all the added excitement too.I know in 2004 we made a complete mess of it and I was in a complete state - however I ended up doing 75% of the driving due to an ill co-driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 ;D A pint of red bull gives me quite a boost in concentration and funky heart pumpins for about an hour. You know how energetic I am without it anyways a la http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ePMcx8702o&feature=related ;D :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Red bull: Satan's work. (naughty) I really struggle with sickly things and that is just dreadful. (puke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/fear-loathing-bat-country-p1.phpTake no advice from this LOL LOL - depths of a Red Bull binge is bad enough LOL LOLConcur with Tim about sleep when possible - sensible place would be between Blyth and John O Groats but its such a cool drive and so hard to when on a bit of a buzz from the burn up the A1 and your not "that " tiredStirling to Manchester on the M6 and Bristol to Bodmin on the M5/A30 are the BEST place to sleep - smooth and you can't really get lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If you're not driving, you're sleeping.If you're not sleeping, you're at a control.If you're not at a control, you're eating.If you're not eating, you're shi**ing.Not much else to do on the RBRR really. :)Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Nicely put, Jim, totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 GT6boy wrote: Red bull: Satan's work. (naughty) I really struggle with sickly things and that is just dreadful. (puke)Quite, it's horrible stuff. A guy at work used to have a can of 'Relentless' every day until I pointed out that it's something like 60% sugar! You don't really need calories if you're just sitting around for long periods of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcolumbine Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 One of the main ingredients is Red Bull is Taurine - a major constituent of bile. I think that says it all really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 yum :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Reminds me, I have a huge piece of cake in the dash shelf of the 2000. Better find a home for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Red Bull? Pfff, I'll be popping yaba. :PFor those with a lack of humour, I was only joking. I'll be smoking krank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Ah, the Krankies.Funniest folk on the planet.Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 You can't beat puffing on a good Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 If anyone see's Ferny walking, ;D You will know WHY! >:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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