abrooks100
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Hartlepool
Extremely tough day on the bike yesterday and suffering today, but all that said I got through my first ever Sportive and my longest distance ever rode to date!
Richmond 4 Dale Sportive (80 miles):
Ride time: 6.51, Average Speed: 12.1mph, max speed: 43mph, Distance 83 miles.
After all my worrying about Punctures and what to take with me repair wise I didn't have a single problem with the bike, although I did pass alot of people who did suffer punctures!
This Sportive was extemely tough! Most of the Climbs averaging between 20% - 25% gradients! The first big climb of the day, 'The Stang' was the toughest in my opinion!
I am certainly no mountain goat though and need to start doing more hill training!
I am well up for the Northern Rock Cyclone now, great organisation yesterday by Richmond Cycle Club. Look forward to next year!
Richmond 4 Dale Sportive (80 miles):
Ride time: 6.51, Average Speed: 12.1mph, max speed: 43mph, Distance 83 miles.
After all my worrying about Punctures and what to take with me repair wise I didn't have a single problem with the bike, although I did pass alot of people who did suffer punctures!
This Sportive was extemely tough! Most of the Climbs averaging between 20% - 25% gradients! The first big climb of the day, 'The Stang' was the toughest in my opinion!
I am certainly no mountain goat though and need to start doing more hill training!
I am well up for the Northern Rock Cyclone now, great organisation yesterday by Richmond Cycle Club. Look forward to next year!