Cyclosport.org have published a good review of last Sunday’s Sportive written by Mark Tearle. Read it here
Eastbourne Cycling Festival Festival and Sportive
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My Week in Training – Week 16
| Date | Miles | Time | Type | Avg Speed (MPH) | Links |
| Tue, 19th Apr 2011 | 25 | 1:34:03 | Road | 16.4 | Strava – Garmin |
| Thu, 21st Apr 2011 | 25 | 1:36:01 | Road | 16.0 | Strava – Garmin |
| Fri, 22nd Apr 2011 | 64 | 3:40:12 | Road | 17.5 | Strava – Garmin |
| Sun, 24th Apr 2011 | 65 | 3:29:04 | Road | 18.7 | Strava – Garmin |
After Sunday’s Sportive, my legs were quite tired and so I took a day off. Unfortunately, I didn’t really load up that well on Carbs which showed on Tuesday’s Brighton commute. Continue reading
Wiggle Super Series New Forest Spring Sportive 2011
Last Sunday, I was one of 1200 riders who took part in the Wiggle Super Series New Forest Spring Sportive. Below is the video from this great event.
My Week in Training – Week 15
| Date | Miles | Time | Type | Avg Speed (MPH) | Links |
| Mon, 11th Apr 2011 | 25 | 1:16:17 | Road | 19.8 | Strava – Garmin |
| Thu, 14th Apr 2011 | 21 | 1:11:14 | Road | 17.6 | Garmin |
| Fri, 15th Apr 2011 | 25 | 1:30:13 | Road | 17.0 | Strava – Garmin |
| Sat, 16th Apr 2011 | 25 | 1:20:53 | Road | 18.2 | Strava – Garmin |
| Sun, 17th Apr 2011 | 84 | 4:26:29 | Road | 19.1 | Strava – Garmin |
On Monday, I really pushed it on the way home from Brighton which, with the blustery Westerly wind, helped me get a Personal Best on both the Exceat and the East Dean Road climbs on Strava. Continue reading
Evans Cycles RideIt! TCR Epsom – Sportive – 68miles
Last year, I did a few of the off road RideIt! events, which I thoroughly enjoyed. This year, I intend to do some Road Sportives as part of my preparation for my Tour de France or Bust trip, which starts on the 27th August 2011.
And so it was that, after having booked my entry online a couple of weeks ago, I got up at 6am, in order to get myself ready and drive the 70 miles from Eastbourne to Esher, and to be at the start line at 8.30am. What I hadn’t anticipated was the 30 minute registration queue. Still, it’s good to see that these events are being so well attended. I know first impressions don’t count for much but there seemed to be all sorts of abilities, from the leisure cyclist, who’s intention is to have an active day out on his bike, to the hard core riders preparing for the racing season. Continue reading
