APN21
4-8 September 2021
Of our 80 entrants, 68 turned up to ride. 17 of those were Rookies and there were 5 pairs.
In total, 45 riders finished – 26 solo riders, 3 pairs (including a tandem) and 13 Rookies (only 4 Rookies scratched, how awesome is that?)
As the map illustrates, there were many route variations and each of those lines has a story to tell.
Bike check: our Hannah spannersaurus completed the mighty allpointsnorth.cc #APN21 event a couple of weeks back, and absolutely smashed her first ultra, despite the fact she was still prepping other people's bikes for photos right up to the day before she set off ๐ ๐ช๐ค
Here's her custom (/prototype?!) Fallen Gravel bike.
- 650b x 47 Panaracer Gravel Kings (was she over-tyred? Yeah, she definitely was ๐)
- VO guards
- GRX810 2x
- Terry saddle (she's tried everything...)
- Integrated SON dynamo lighting front and rear, and device charging by Sinewave
- Custom stainless Fallen front rack with mounting points for light and handlebar bag strap, 170g ๐ฆ
Hannah's review?
"So many feelings to get into a sentence! It was the hardest ride I've ever done, and the most diverse in terrain, relief and personal experience. The bike didn't miss a beat. Fast flats, steep climbs, off-road shortcuts - all no problem. It was a major relief that of all the challenges I had on the ride, my bike was not one I had to think about. This one's a keeper! โค๏ธ"
Big up your bad self Hannah ๐ช๐
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MINI SQUARE FLAP BAG
Price: 5500 USD/ 125tr VND
Color: pink
Size: 17x13x8cm
Hardware: Gold
Condition: NEW IN BOX
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MINI VANITY COCO RUSH
Price: 3500 USD/ 79tr VND
Color: Black
Size: 8.5x11x7cm
Hardware: Gold
Condition: NEW IN BOX
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MINI VANITY RECTANGULAR COCO RUSH
Price: 3900 USD/ 89tr VND
Color: Gray
Size: 9.5x17x8cm
Hardware: gold
Condition: NEW IN BOX
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These two lovelies will be on their way to our #apn21 rider prize winners @han_lar and @liambromiley.
A huge thank you to @exposure.lights for supporting us and donating these two top lights as prizes.
#exposurelights #ownthenight #bikelights #lightupyourride
No matter which side Iโve climbed this hill from, the weather has always been a bit miserable. #apn21 #allpointsnorth #rideupnorth #colddarknorth #ridefar #apn21rider12 #cycling #vegancyclist
A few more pictures from All Points North 2021 in no particular order. #apn21 #apn21rider12 #allpointsnorth #rideupnorth #ridefar #colddarknorth #everydaycyclist
Even though I had two years waiting for #apn21 I still found myself getting ready in the last week. I needed to plot a route between the points and then follow it as fast as I could (Iโm still asking what makes the best route?). There were of course lots of challenges, I did make a schedule that I only vaguely followed for the first 24hrs (if that) - I wonder about setting expectations for myself and how is it I think Iโll know what to expect( based on similar events? - there was nothing similar to this). I spent lots of time trying to understand where the boundaries between mental and physical obstacles lie. I found myself hurting but knew that I was capable of more, was it the really pain or in my head ( probably I was just hungry)? I had technical issues, charging cables coming unplugged and then even suffered slight dehydration. I stopped at a number of places that advertised food but couldnโt provide it. On the plus side, I had a great adventure, saw lots of new places( missed some in the dark), got very excited when I occasionally saw other participants, and pushed my limits. Apart from a bit of numbness in my hands I seem to have got through unscathed. Thanks to all the volunteers and dot-watchers who always make it so special.
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Just finishing off our #apn21 All Points North blog! Part 1 online now! It was a little bit hard to sum it up in just a few words...so I went with quite a few words... parts 2,3 and 4coming out over the next couple of days!
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I worked for that (fitting) mug & the blister confirms it! Thanks #APN21 #rookie #finisher
Reflections on #APN21๐
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Currently writing up my experience at this year's All Points North, and after finally getting some decent kip and getting back to being myself a few thoughts keep on cropping up. I keep getting asked about 'winning' the event, which is what I set out to do, but now it's happened it seems hollow in a way. I feel an event like this is an exhibition or an expression of who I am and it just reflects my headspace, training and discipline going into the event, which is where I find the real value. If I'd have come second I would have learnt the same lessons, had the same experience and gone through the same preparation leading up to it, so the only difference would be the result. I feel I'm just getting started and getting caught up in 'winning' something would hinder my growth. As soon as you think you've arrived or 'made it', you put a limit on what you're capable of, and really there is always more to learn and more space to grow๐ฑ
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Full write up on it's way๐
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๐ธ From a still Malham Tarn (CP9)
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SUPPORTERS OF APN21
A big thank you to our supporters.
Apidura
Race Caps & free repair service
Exposure Lights
Spot Prizes: Toro, Strada
Kinesis UK
Photography by Markus Stitz
Teravail
Water bottles | Spot prizes: 3 pairs of Teravail tyres
Tubolito
Spot prizes: 12 x Tubo CX/Gravel Tubes
Outdoor Provisions
Energy Bars
Polaris Bikewear
Fixie Straps
Nikwax
Free samples
DIAlEcTabLE
Mugs
The Brew Foundation
Beer
Clif
Energy Bars & Water Bottles
Apidura Race Repair Service
The team at Apidura pride themselves on making products that are Built to Last. The longer a pack remains in use, the lower the environmental impact of the resources used to make it and the more adventures you and your pack can go on. However, even high quality, long lasting gear can show the scars of their years of service and rather than replace them and encourage throw away culture, Apidura believes in repairing and making good.
The Apidura Race Repair Service gives riders the chance to revive any kit that bears the scars of the race. This service is available for bags and equipment from any manufacturer โ simply bring your broken gear to the finish line, where Apiduraโs master craftsperson will be available to fix up your gear before you head home. While youโre waiting, share some stories from your race, tell us about the scratches on your gear and chat to us about kit choices and how to keep your gear working like new for longer.