Wiggle Super Series Mega Meon Sportive 2015

[SilverPhoenix]

I'm thinking of having a go at either the short or standard Mega Meon in a couple of weeks.

I've done several charity rides of 30-50 miles, so I'm not really worried about the distance, especially as much of the route is around my stomping ground.

However, this would be my first proper/timed event.

My question is - Am I gonna look like a prize plonker participating on my trusty commuter hybrid amongst a sea of shiny road bikes?!

[outnumbered]

Most people will be on road bikes, but I wouldn't let that stop you entering, if you think you can get round it OK on your current bike. Sportives aren't races after all..

[Justin S]

Just go for it and enjoy the experience. Don't worry about what you ride.

[Herman Toothrot]

I did the Wiggle Chiltern Classic a couple of months ago, saw a fair few on hybrids, some mountain bikes even. Very well run event, loads of food available and drinks at the stops. Go for it, if you are going to do a big ride an event like this is the best way with all the support.

[SilverPhoenix]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm now signed up & looking forward to it...

[yellowjack]

Good for you for signing up!

It's NOT about the bike, in the end.

I have a lightweight, spangly new, carbon fibre 22-speed road bike. My brother has a heavy aluminium, commuter-orientated, 10-speed bike with mudguards, etc. Recently I rode his commute route with him, and he wiped the floor with me. Go out and enjoy it. Who knows? Maybe you'll take the scalps of a few "all the gear, no idea" types on expensive machinery while you're soaking up the atmosphere...

[TwistingMyMelon]

My mate does them on his mtb with slick tyres, go for it

[m444ttb]

I did the Wiggle Magnificat at the weekend. Really well run event IMO. Anyhow bikes wise i'd say 95% were on normal geared road bikes, but it was everything from old steel Peugeot bikes to Pinarello Dogma F8s with everything in between. However there were also quite a few cyclocross bikes, various mountain bikes, hybrids, a single speed road bike and two tandems. Huge range of abilities too.

[E65Ross]

Go for it! I'm doing it this one for charity charity so I have to finish it

[Herman Toothrot]

Made me think why not do this so just signed up for the standard

[E65Ross]

Herman Toothrot said:

Made me think why not do this so just signed up for the standard

If you see a couple of chaps in brain tumour support Jerseys give us a wave

[SilverPhoenix]

Thanks for the replies.

Thankfully the weather on Saturday was fantastic for the event, 24 hours either way and the ride would have been miserable - if it went ahead!

Whilst I'm under no illusion that I was particularly quick (I achieved the 'bronze' award) it was a great experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed the event and will definitely be doing it again next year - maybe I'll go for the standard distance or try the short route again but aim to achieve the 'silver' award.

[Tiddy1]

Have to agree, the weather was great if a little windy, this made the outward 70 miles hard but homeward 30 miles were much more pleasent, Managed 5.36 on the 100, so pretty happy for a vetran

[E65Ross]

Was a good event as, as you say, we were lucky with the weather!

I also did the standard course and got a riding time of 4:32, although we lost 30-35mins as my friend suffered a puncture.....went to change the tube, started pumping it up to find the new tube valve was faulty, so we had to change it again! we stopped twice for about 5-10mins each time and got 5:15 overall.

Raised £7k for charity in doing it

Will definitely do it again next year, probably try the epic again (did it 2 years ago)

Glad you enjoyed it as well.

[Herman Toothrot]

Glad you guys had a good ride, I didn't attend as concussed from my exploits at bike park wales on the Wednesday.