Take two - Milan - San Remo

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http://www.milano-sanremo.org/en/route.php

Hello all,

After my post about the e'tape I was wanting to do something noteworthy this year!

Me and my mate are thinking of doing the above? Its flatter than the tour route, obviously, but it is a lot further.

So any tips on best practice training wise for this?

More importantly, has anyone done it?

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Yes, I am worried about the standard of cyclist.
Although the route of 180 miles has a 12 hour time limit, I think I shoudl be able to manage that.

I bet the scenery is fantastic!!

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90.

Am I fked?

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Right ok.

Well there's work to be done then. Clocks going back will be a big help, and the work ride can easily be extended with laps of Richmond park.

The hills in the course are not as extreme as the alps as I said, but I still think I'm going to do hill repeats on Box or Crocknorth, there's some very steep hills around that area, although they are not very long at all.

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Don't mince your words

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What is an easy accurate method of checking BF?

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I don't think I want to spend a fortune on it!

Shut it Neil

I think I can shed some weight, sadly some muscle mass will be going too I think.

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Accurate?

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I know I'm not fat I just have needless muscle for a cyclist.

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So 43" chest and 17" biceps aren't helping me climb?

Nope, not yet, its all in the planning.

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Terrible look.

I might have to strike a happy medium.

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Well, The real training is beginning this weekend!

I've lost a stone, so I should imagine I can sort the weight thing without to much issue (to those in the fat fighters thread, take note, sopt fking around with diets and do something), just the miles now!

Just working out what kit I might need to buy

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and a fking big chunk of cash

I'm probably going to get a canyon.

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The Walrus said:

Whats up with the BMC ?

Surely you could splash some money on a better set of rims rather than a new bike ?

Nothing I guess, just want something lighter

Also when I stamp the pedals there is a creaking noise... Dirt in the bottom bracket??

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You mean the bracket could be on its way out? Yeh all weathers, about 4k miles.

Silly question, but I'm not familiar with these new BB's, do you know of the tools and a guide that can show me how to change them?

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LBS will probably charge a fortune