doctornige
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Anyone braving the weather for this? It's my first Sportive, and I think I am all ready for it. Doing the 60 mile route.
Nige.
Nige.
Evans Peak Cyclosportive
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doctornige
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0700 and it's piddling down in High Peak.
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doctornige
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I think that the weather affected turnout, but the rain stopped by about 0930, and the descents were drying up by 1030. I had ditched the waterproof before I was even half way to the first feed. So, it was a good, if lonely day.
I did the 54 mile medium route, which was also the option taken by some intending to do the 74 miler, but who took a view on the potential discomfort provided by the weather.
Predictably, it was a hilly route. I did OK, but ended up with the expected ITBS in the left knee by the first feed, and in both knees in the last 8 miles. I thought I had the ITBS licked, so I was really pi$$ed off about this.
It was nice to hook up with a group that included a former work colleague. We met at the start for a chat, and his group caught me at the Derwent Valley having set off ten mins behind me. It was nice to take on the Snake Pass climb with someone clearly my junior who suggested that I "made it look easy." I must say that I felt strong on the Snake despite significant bother from my left knee. The killer came after Snake Pass. The organisers helpfully stuck in a wee 1/5 right after the descent. For me, and the chap I was riding with, this was a short walk.
The feed station after the Snake was drinks only, so I blasted past it and sucked a Jelly Baby.
Total time 4:22, 3:50 of which was on the move. No idea if that is any good. Looking forward to the full results.
Nige. Sportive cherry taken.
P.S. I think that the descent of Snake Pass from the summit to Glossop must be one of the most enjoyable bits of cycling I have done in my life. The road surface was great, you can see round the bends, it is wide enough to let you stay on the right side of the road regardless of speed, and the gradient is enough to get 40mph without really turning a crank. Nice.
I did the 54 mile medium route, which was also the option taken by some intending to do the 74 miler, but who took a view on the potential discomfort provided by the weather.
Predictably, it was a hilly route. I did OK, but ended up with the expected ITBS in the left knee by the first feed, and in both knees in the last 8 miles. I thought I had the ITBS licked, so I was really pi$$ed off about this.
It was nice to hook up with a group that included a former work colleague. We met at the start for a chat, and his group caught me at the Derwent Valley having set off ten mins behind me. It was nice to take on the Snake Pass climb with someone clearly my junior who suggested that I "made it look easy." I must say that I felt strong on the Snake despite significant bother from my left knee. The killer came after Snake Pass. The organisers helpfully stuck in a wee 1/5 right after the descent. For me, and the chap I was riding with, this was a short walk.
The feed station after the Snake was drinks only, so I blasted past it and sucked a Jelly Baby.
Total time 4:22, 3:50 of which was on the move. No idea if that is any good. Looking forward to the full results.
Nige. Sportive cherry taken.
P.S. I think that the descent of Snake Pass from the summit to Glossop must be one of the most enjoyable bits of cycling I have done in my life. The road surface was great, you can see round the bends, it is wide enough to let you stay on the right side of the road regardless of speed, and the gradient is enough to get 40mph without really turning a crank. Nice.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Well done - I couldn't do this one, but am looking at their Thirsk one later this year.
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doctornige
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Thanks, DCL. A nice endorsement from a seasoned poster.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Been meaning to ride this one for some time. Does look like its a 'support yourself' package though - i.e. lack of stocked feeds.
I'm a local though !
I'm a local though !