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NorthernDave
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- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
I'm trying to sign up a couple of lads at work to do this.
It'll be the first sportive for all of us, so probably 'just' the 51 mile option this time. Any tips on what we should expect?
It'll be the first sportive for all of us, so probably 'just' the 51 mile option this time. Any tips on what we should expect?
not done this one before but will be my 3rd sportive.....as long as you get the miles in and don't blast off too fast at start...take fluid on and food then the last few miles may hurt
well did on my last one!....then am sure you will be ok
....chappers1983
Senior Member
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- Bishops Stortford
I'm also doing the 75 mile route (am able to tie it in with taking the wife to see some friends, so have got a free pass for it!). Don't know the area at all, but course looks OK so looking forward to it.
@NorthernDave you'll enjoy it! I know some people turn their noses up at these Sportives, but I thoroughly enjoy all of them as they are very well organised. My only tip would be to start early, as some of these rides can get quite popular and if its busy it can be a bit mental (last years New Forest Spring was an example). Start early and you should get a nice quiet ride where you don't have to worry about catching slower riders every two seconds
@NorthernDave you'll enjoy it! I know some people turn their noses up at these Sportives, but I thoroughly enjoy all of them as they are very well organised. My only tip would be to start early, as some of these rides can get quite popular and if its busy it can be a bit mental (last years New Forest Spring was an example). Start early and you should get a nice quiet ride where you don't have to worry about catching slower riders every two seconds
NorthernDave
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There are definitely two of us doing the 51 mile course now, plus probably a third who is thinking of doing on his MTB fitted with road tyres (it's a 29er)...any thoughts?
He's been offered the use of a 'spare' Carrera road bike for the day, but seems set on using his own bike.
He's been offered the use of a 'spare' Carrera road bike for the day, but seems set on using his own bike.
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
I'd use the slicked up mtb over someone else's bike.
jefmcg
Guru
+1.
Also, I wouldn't want to be trying to master road bike brake levers while attempting a hilly sportive. If he forgets how to brake when he is tired, it could end very badly.
(I clicked on this thread because I thought someone's bike had died, and was using the Latin, valé
Sad, but true)
NorthernDave
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He'll be fine - we agreed we're sticking together for the ride with it being our first sportive.
Shooter999
Active Member
Anyone got alink to this, what part of the world is it in?
NorthernDave
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Hi - link here: http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/wiggle-vale-velo-sportive/
It starts just outside York and wends it's way through the Wolds.
If you go for the "Epic" 100 miler, you'll get as far east as Rudston and Burton Fleming before turning back.
Looks a great route though, whichever distance you take on.
Shooter999
Active Member
Cheers Dave. A bit far for me, as I'm in West Wales!
jefmcg
Guru
maybe you can find something more to your liking here http://www.aukweb.net/events/?From=...tegory=&Dist_min=&Dist_max=&Aaa=&Region=wales
Audax makes a Sportive "Epic" look rather puny.
Heisenberg71
When you're dead, you're dead
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- Wakefield
I'm in!
Heisenberg71
When you're dead, you're dead
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