I know the area vaguely, wife worked a few miles away
The Double Devil containment thread
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Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
Has anyone else noticed every time you check the countdown clock huge chunks disappear? Last time I checked it was over 200 days.... plenty of time to get in shape..
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<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
It doesn't sound that far away at all when you see it like that does it?
Have to say I'm really looking forward to it, my only goal is to get over the finish line!
Are you going to bring a bike over with you Randy or hire one here?
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
Right now I plan on bringing mine. I saw someone on here talked their wife into a new one for it. I'm still using the @kipster technique (the man not the dog) of leaving the webpage open on the browser on the TV.
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
It was me who got the new bike it's in the shed right now haven't been able to get on it yet and I've had it a week.
gbrown
Geoff on Bkool
- Location
- South Somerset
Does anyone know what time the rides are due to start, or when the 60 mile course will be announced?
Hi all ... as time is getting close now thought I'd re-start the thread (and scare the b'jeezus out of those who forget how little time we have left to train for this!!)
As i've never ridden a sportive of any kind before, just wondering what (apart from the bike and a water bottle) do I need on the day?
As i've never ridden a sportive of any kind before, just wondering what (apart from the bike and a water bottle) do I need on the day?
Kit-depending on weather forcast for the day, either light clothing or more substantial and a lightweight weather proof jacket for rain showers. I tend to wear full sleaves lycra under my top for sunscreen protection, suncream neck cheeks ears, chin and nose-DONT put suncream on forehead. do legs aswell Sunglasses a must, protect those eyes! also hides bloodshot pain
Food I take a couple of flapjacks, a banana, may be a gel. 2 bottles one of water one of electrolyte. There are food stops so chance to eat, the carry stuff is to fuel between stops
Fuelling routine, drink one bottle per hour, consume a banana or flapjack per hour-average is 35-50 grams of carbs per hour. Don't over-eat or you'll bloat and performance will drop off. It's a balance which you will perfect on training rides
carry a couple of paracetamol in case of pain later on
Tools, I would personally put 60mil of 'Stans sealant' in the inner tubes (done through valve stem and 10mil syringe from chemist) take 2 spare inner-tubes and gas inflators for quick re-pressure. tyre levers(3) The sealant will repair most of the tiny hole punctures without the need to stop.
Because its hilly, make sure brakes are in good condition, if you have chance ensure gearing is right so you have a bailout gear. nothing worse than fatigue and not able to turns pedal because you're over geared.
Get fitter by doing multi hour rides upto 5-6 hours- its not about distance or speed just the abiltiy to ride for that long. You don't need to ride 90 miles leading upto DD, maybe 60-65 miles twice weekly. With 10 days to go taper back training and just do easy 20 or 30 miles rides and 10 miles a few days before event. Night before have a nice meal, not a blowout though, decent carb breakfast, plenty of fluids.
Ready to go
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Have a good ride Jim.Apologies for hijacking your thread however, I cycle the Falkirk Sportive tomorrow....
Look at the weather..
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<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
It's definitely coming around fast isn't it?!
I've booked hotel and train tickets but that's about as far as my preparations gone so far. I really need to put some decent miles in over ther next few weeks.
Turbo training is good but my biggest recommendation would be to put some long rides in where you can in the real world. I agree with Andy in that there's no substitute for that really.
I've booked hotel and train tickets but that's about as far as my preparations gone so far. I really need to put some decent miles in over ther next few weeks.
Turbo training is good but my biggest recommendation would be to put some long rides in where you can in the real world. I agree with Andy in that there's no substitute for that really.
Silly question, but where do you put all this kit? I don't really want to wear a rucksack .... I have a Scott P5 hybrid bike with a rear rack that can fit a small bag .... not sure if I can transfer this to the Boardman. If not, would you recommend little strap on bags for the bike frame? Only have one water bottle too, so need to invest in a new one.Kit-depending on weather forcast for the day, either light clothing or more substantial and a lightweight weather proof jacket for rain showers. I tend to wear full sleaves lycra under my top for sunscreen protection, suncream neck cheeks ears, chin and nose-DONT put suncream on forehead. do legs aswell Sunglasses a must, protect those eyes! also hides bloodshot pain
Food I take a couple of flapjacks, a banana, may be a gel. 2 bottles one of water one of electrolyte. There are food stops so chance to eat, the carry stuff is to fuel between stops
Fuelling routine, drink one bottle per hour, consume a banana or flapjack per hour-average is 35-50 grams of carbs per hour. Don't over-eat or you'll bloat and performance will drop off. It's a balance which you will perfect on training rides
carry a couple of paracetamol in case of pain later on
Tools, I would personally put 60mil of 'Stans sealant' in the inner tubes (done through valve stem and 10mil syringe from chemist) take 2 spare inner-tubes and gas inflators for quick re-pressure. tyre levers(3) The sealant will repair most of the tiny hole punctures without the need to stop.
Because its hilly, make sure brakes are in good condition, if you have chance ensure gearing is right so you have a bailout gear. nothing worse than fatigue and not able to turns pedal because you're over geared.
Get fitter by doing multi hour rides upto 5-6 hours- its not about distance or speed just the abiltiy to ride for that long. You don't need to ride 90 miles leading upto DD, maybe 60-65 miles twice weekly. With 10 days to go taper back training and just do easy 20 or 30 miles rides and 10 miles a few days before event. Night before have a nice meal, not a blowout though, decent carb breakfast, plenty of fluids.
Ready to go
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
I'm hitting the roads next week after work it'll be light enough then at the moment I'll be lucky to do the 60 miles at the DD
I have under saddle tool bag for tools and gas inflation, quite small really. The spares tubes, one under saddle and another either cable tie or tape around seat post. Food stuff all in back pockets with lightweight jacket in one pocket. You can get also top tube bags for quick access to snacks.
