OK last year I did the 36 mile Robin Hood ride, but my first real sportive will be the Cheshire in 2 weeks. The 47 of course, more than enough for now.
I bonked on the RH, got it all wrong. Didn't stop, got carried away with enjoying the first 30, didn't eat.
So planning to take the 47 nice and easy, stop at least once per hour, drink early, carry jelly babies and flapjack - allergic to bananas unfortunately. Dates seem good for energy and potassium.
All advice welcomed. I'll be happy to finish, but if I can average 12mph I'll be happy.
I bonked on the RH, got it all wrong. Didn't stop, got carried away with enjoying the first 30, didn't eat.
So planning to take the 47 nice and easy, stop at least once per hour, drink early, carry jelly babies and flapjack - allergic to bananas unfortunately. Dates seem good for energy and potassium.
All advice welcomed. I'll be happy to finish, but if I can average 12mph I'll be happy.