Spring Saddle Sportive - Newmarket, 19th April
Discussion
One where the challenge will be more distance rather than ascent, though I don't expect it will be a cakewalk if the wind gets up.
Could be a good one for those without many hills in their 2015 legs yet. Also, being in the same part of the country as TdeF Stage 3 and coming three weeks before Team PH re-rides the route, it would make a excellent leg-test/warm-up for Stage 3 riders.
I'm entered. And a couple of other PHers have indicated interest. Would be good to get a few of us riding together.
Details on UK Cycling Events or via Wiggle
Could be a good one for those without many hills in their 2015 legs yet. Also, being in the same part of the country as TdeF Stage 3 and coming three weeks before Team PH re-rides the route, it would make a excellent leg-test/warm-up for Stage 3 riders.
I'm entered. And a couple of other PHers have indicated interest. Would be good to get a few of us riding together.
Details on UK Cycling Events or via Wiggle
Edited by SixPotBelly on Wednesday 18th March 12:22
SixPotBelly said:
If I had a spare I'd lend you one!
Take it you enjoyed it? Good route?
Yeah, it was enjoyable, they do find the few hills that exist around the area - I only did the 38mile route which headed out towards Haverhill before looping back - there were a number of places with open fields so the wind can be a factor there. Take it you enjoyed it? Good route?
I'm planning on purchasing a bike next week, I've been looking at so many Direct Sales bikes that are on long lead times (6-8weeks), to impatient to wait that long so I may go to a LBS or take a trip to Planet-X and buy one, at least then I can have a sit on it before purchase.
tjdixon911 said:
Yeah, it was enjoyable, they do find the few hills that exist around the area - I only did the 38mile route which headed out towards Haverhill before looping back - there were a number of places with open fields so the wind can be a factor there.
I'm planning on purchasing a bike next week, I've been looking at so many Direct Sales bikes that are on long lead times (6-8weeks), to impatient to wait that long so I may go to a LBS or take a trip to Planet-X and buy one, at least then I can have a sit on it before purchase.
Thanks. Hopefully there'll be people to share the wind with but will smile and brave it alone if not!I'm planning on purchasing a bike next week, I've been looking at so many Direct Sales bikes that are on long lead times (6-8weeks), to impatient to wait that long so I may go to a LBS or take a trip to Planet-X and buy one, at least then I can have a sit on it before purchase.
I hear you re those lead times. I've already made a mental note that, if I'm to change bikes next year as planned, I'll need to get my order in during early Jan to get it in time for Spring. Hope you find something you like available without too long a wait.
Accelebrate said:
I had an early start for the Colchester event, made good time on the way there until I remembered the cameras on the M25 are always operational!
I've signed up for the epic route, and the Birmingham to Oxford ride from Bike Events in July as well.
Yup, hard to make up time on a deserted motorway isn't it? B-roads on the other hand... I've signed up for the epic route, and the Birmingham to Oxford ride from Bike Events in July as well.
Will this be the first century of the year?
I like the sound of Brum-Ox. I find rides where you actually go somewhere much more interesting. It's just the logistics of getting back to that start that take the shine off. Cake and eat it chap, me.
BTW, if anyone is unsure of which length route to go for, I found out at the Cobbler that changing routes is entirely possible should you change your mind after signing up. Of course you could always just go the other way at the course split, but if you email ahead or tell the staff at registration on the day then your results will be adjusted accordingly (and the broom wagon will know where to look should you fail to return).
I was looking at their routes again this morning. There's a choice of 116km or 160km. Ideally I'd like to go a little bit more beyond my longest ride so far (yesterday) of 107km but not do a full 160km century yet (There's stage 3 for that).
I've a germ of an idea to go off-piste for a bit and make up another 15-20km on the standard, or cut 20-30km off the Epic. Only a germ though. A quick dose of anti-biotics might put paid to it.
I've a germ of an idea to go off-piste for a bit and make up another 15-20km on the standard, or cut 20-30km off the Epic. Only a germ though. A quick dose of anti-biotics might put paid to it.
Arm warmers & gilet in the morning would give you more stripability compared to a winter jersey, but only worth it I'd have thought if the 10 degrees max is going to be warm enough for you to wear the summer top alone. Otherwise the winter top would seem the better choice. That's my thinking anyway!
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