I've been commuting in for a few months now (34mile round trip) and am now thinking of taking part in the odd longer distance event for a bit of fun.
I'm considering the Alfreton 110k "To the Races" as a starter as it's: not too long, reasonably close (I live near Wolverhampton), soonish.
I think my bike is pretty suitable (a Crois de Fer with panniers and mudguards)- the only thing that does worry me a little about it is the seat. It's fine for a 17 mile commute, but a 68 mile. Are the any suggested/recomended/generally well regarded seats? It's something I know nothing about and am finding it hard to find info on (searching for "seat" or "saddle" on here turns up pretty much everything *but* what I'm looking for).-------------------------
Also, any general suggestions for a beginner. I'm guessing it'll all be pretty straight forward - turn up, ride for a bit, go home. Is that a fair assessment? (I'm assuming they generally finish at the same place they start from??)
I'm considering the Alfreton 110k "To the Races" as a starter as it's: not too long, reasonably close (I live near Wolverhampton), soonish.
I think my bike is pretty suitable (a Crois de Fer with panniers and mudguards)- the only thing that does worry me a little about it is the seat. It's fine for a 17 mile commute, but a 68 mile. Are the any suggested/recomended/generally well regarded seats? It's something I know nothing about and am finding it hard to find info on (searching for "seat" or "saddle" on here turns up pretty much everything *but* what I'm looking for).-------------------------
Also, any general suggestions for a beginner. I'm guessing it'll all be pretty straight forward - turn up, ride for a bit, go home. Is that a fair assessment? (I'm assuming they generally finish at the same place they start from??)