The Day Of Reckoning....!!!!!

[gezza]

is almost upon me,
this coming sunday sees me take past in my first ever sportive (DARTMOOR CLASSIC) any last minute titbits of advice you could give

&

just wondering ,what memories do you have of your first ever sportive ride ??? when ,where etc.......

 

[John the Monkey]

No advice, just a chapeau! for taking the plunge, and best of luck to you!

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Eat, eat and eat. And drink, drink.

My memories? It hurt - mainly because I didn't eat enough.

And the distance

And the hills

 

[walker]

All I can tell you is don't jump on a fast wheel to early, you sometimes find you will pass them about 30 miles down the road as they've blown a gasket.

Oh, and if you find a group of riders, don't expect any of them have any idea of riding in a group

 

[Aperitif]

You have spent £10,954.73 on your cycling kit - enjoy it to the full!

Keep it steady and be safe.

 

[gezza]

You have spent £10,954.73 on your cycling kit -

WRONG !!!!

£10,529.19p Actually !!!

 

[Keith Oates]

Hey, go easy with the !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Aperitif]

Don't worry Keith, that's a few of gezza's spokes tinkling off...