Blenheim Sportive - anyone done it?

[barongreenback]

Looking at this as a potential to try my first sportive. My longest ride to date is 40 miles, I'm overweight and hills are still a challenge, albeit I'll try my best to spin away on my granny ring. Does anyone know if this would be suitable for a beginner? Thanks

 

[mitch]

i live round the corner from the palace and know every road.did this event the first year and is a great route no question ,didnt do it last year as it rained BUT,dought ill do it this year as i think £32 is too much money for what you get .first year we at least got a medal ,dont think they got one last year .ive done the etape and dragon ride so i would say its not too difficult ,bit hilly but nothing too difficult but if youve only done 40 miles then the 100 might be too much .hope this helps

 

[barongreenback]

Thanks Mitch. The 60 miler is tempting but as you say, £32 is a lot of cash for something that you could do with a map!