Got the t shirt here as well for that one.
My First Sportive...
- Thread starter Moe
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Got the t shirt here as well for that one.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
@Moe - is it this one: Ripon Revolution
If so, it'll just be few bits; a gel, a bar, some wafer and a couple of sweets. Put them in the back pocket of your jersey or saddle bag.
If so, it'll just be few bits; a gel, a bar, some wafer and a couple of sweets. Put them in the back pocket of your jersey or saddle bag.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Apparently our hats aren't "Euro Norm"
Piemaster
Guru
- Location
- UK City of Culture
Aah..the hat.Apparently our hats aren't "Euro Norm"
Unless the event was a ride through the Chunnel into France only a proper British hat should be acceptable. I'd suggest a bowler.
OP
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Moe
Moe
- Location
- Ripon, North Yorkshire, England.
Yes, it is..... I have since looked at the goodies, and yes, I think I'll be able to pop them in my jersey pockets! I'll only take one bottle with me so I can pop the other one on my bike... So, it's just the early start I need to worry about!!
Thanks everyone!!
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
- Location
- Suffolk
If it's a long ride as has been said before its so you can comfortably get back in good time. I did a 100 mile sportive last October and had a riding time of just under 6 hours and then you have to add on the 3 rest stops provided (which obviously you don't have to take if you don't want to......yeah right) one of which was lunch. You can see where the time goes, I was out all day.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
So you can get round comfortably? Sunset in June is what, 11pm? And we have lights... 
just tell people when control will go home, stop all this early start silliness 
just tell people when control will go home, stop all this early start silliness
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
- Location
- Suffolk
Of course then you've got all the marshals, support staff, catering crews........do they want to be out till 11 at night? 
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Do they want to be there at maybe 6 to set up for a 7.30am start, then? These are commercial ventures and they don't usually ask the hired help. The timing isn't for the benefit of the riders either. It benefits the organiser somehow.
They wouldn't have to staff it to 11(aalthough I think it's debatable they could at up to £40 per rider). Just post the control closing time. The roads remain available.
They wouldn't have to staff it to 11(aalthough I think it's debatable they could at up to £40 per rider). Just post the control closing time. The roads remain available.
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
- Location
- Suffolk
Mate, I was offering some experiences of mine from my first sportive, not starting an argument. It is what it is, if you don't like getting up early don't sign up for the sportive. Most other posters on this thread have also tried to explain the reasons they start early, why pick a fight?
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
I'm not picking a fight. Just pointing out that the reasons suggested don't make sense. It's most likely about money.
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
It's not, cycling events have traditionally started early when the roads are quiet. Another reason is that spouses want their other halves home at a reasonable time on a Saturday or Sunday rather than being abandoned for the best part of the weekend.
Buy an alarm clock and have an early night, it won't kill you.
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
I wish they would start earlier, 2am would be about right so they would be off the road before we go out, or just sod off to some other part of the world. Did I mention how much I admire and love sportives .
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Citius
Guest
Last time I checked, most sportives took place on the public road network - so you can start and finish at whatever time you want, regardless of whether the checkpoints are open or not. It actually works out cheaper if you ride the event the day before, or the day after. But that's another story.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
I love cycling just as the sun is coming up.
