NerfMiester
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Hi All, Some advice would be much appreciated. We (two friends and I) are planning a London - Pisa Via Paris approx 1000 miles next year (may June) to raise money for our Kids Football club. We plan 80 miles a day.
1st off bike choice, I have a reasonable audex/sportif bike in a Focus Ergoride, triple chainset compact frame, which i could change to make even more comfortable (stem riser, better seat, susp seat post, wider handlebars etc) or I have a mountain bike which would be stronger, but heavier with smaller wheels, which i could change the forks to rigids and put on slicks etc. Any comments welcome.
Secondly, route accross the Alps. Should we go accross or go round by going to the south of france (never a bad destination) and along the coast road. I wouldn't mind a crack at the alps however I don't want it to spoil our trip. What does anyone think would be a realistic milage on the way up. We are all in our late 30s early 40s relativly fit with a year to get fitter.
Lastly any training tips, I am currently in the gym to shed pounds and build muscle mass and improve cardio. I will get back on the bike when weather improves a little.
Thanks for any help.
1st off bike choice, I have a reasonable audex/sportif bike in a Focus Ergoride, triple chainset compact frame, which i could change to make even more comfortable (stem riser, better seat, susp seat post, wider handlebars etc) or I have a mountain bike which would be stronger, but heavier with smaller wheels, which i could change the forks to rigids and put on slicks etc. Any comments welcome.
Secondly, route accross the Alps. Should we go accross or go round by going to the south of france (never a bad destination) and along the coast road. I wouldn't mind a crack at the alps however I don't want it to spoil our trip. What does anyone think would be a realistic milage on the way up. We are all in our late 30s early 40s relativly fit with a year to get fitter.
Lastly any training tips, I am currently in the gym to shed pounds and build muscle mass and improve cardio. I will get back on the bike when weather improves a little.
Thanks for any help.