Selby Three Swans Sportive - 1/9/13

[Joffey]

Just signed up for the 60 mile ride. It will be my first sportive and I can't wait!

Any advice for the ride?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Just signed up for the 90 mile ride.

 

[oiljam]

I've just signed up. My first one too so I can't help you out on what to expect. Should be good as its marshalled. We could do with some tips

 

[phil_hg_uk]

What sort of tips are you looking for.

 

[Joffey]

Feeding, what to eat before and during really for me.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Feeding, what to eat before and during really for me.

I wouldn't worry to much about food as they are providing food stops along the way or so it says on the website. The trouble is this is the first time they have run this event so no one knows what it will be like.

I plan on taking 2 water bottles a couple of gels and some sort of bars to chomp on and maybe a bag of Haribo and hopefully the food stops will be ok otherwise it will be a few stops at a garage or shop along the way and I will of course be having breakfast but I will be getting up at about 5am to get the car loaded and drive there for 8am.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

The 25 is practically flat, barring a couple of rises around the Fairburn area

The 60 has a few lumpy sections; Saxton Cricket Club -Aberford, then Great North Road - Fairburn village


The 90 has a gradual climb from Ulleskelf towards Tadcaster, with a rolling section over Towton Moor, past the Cross

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/311105


Enjoy!!,

 

[oiljam]

There are some tips in this weeks cycling weekly. Might be useful to some folks. You could always read it on the newstand if you dont want to buy, its only a little article

 

[Joffey]

Well the sportive is tomorrow... Have a good ride to those who have entered!! I can't wait!!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Yup looking forward to it, all apart from getting up at silly o'clock in the morning

 

[Joffey]

Yea, gonna be a shock to the system setting off from home at 6am. Still, time for a McDonald's breakfast en route...

 

[ColinJ]

I think you'll find the wind a bit of a problem at times ...!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

The email says there will be bacon butties in selby

 

[Joffey]

The wind from my McDonald's breakfast or the actual wind?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I think you'll find the wind a bit of a problem at times ...!

With our racing snake physique we will cut through the wind