Definitely one of the tougher rides that i have been to. The distance was extended from a 61 mile course to a 80 mile course. but the worst was yet to come - It was a continuous uphill course.!
I can easily say one of my most well deserved certificate, and the satisfaction in seeing the finish line almost bought tears to my eyes )well, just an expression, i don't cry..!)
On the whole the organization for this event was below par as compared to other Bike-Events rides. As mentioned in Radderz Blog the amount of refreshments were rather poor, if none at all. In between, there was even a left turn, which wasn't marked properly, and i followed a lot of bikes going on straight. But my curiosity made me turn back and join the course in the right direction. But on the whole it was a fantastic challenge, and i would like to do it next year as well, perhaps the organization would be better along with better refreshments along the way, and hopefully a slightly different route..! :P
Quick Race facts:
Total Distance for the course : 80 Miles (I suspect my speedometer being a bit too ambitious. 74 was the actual distance told to me later on)
Total distance covered over the entire day : 91 miles (this may be over optimistic as well.!)
average speed for the day : 12 miles/Hour
Max speed : 30.3 miles
Total Ascent : 6300 Ft.
Total Ascent : 6300 Ft.
1 comment:
Hey Red Barren,
Yes it was a tough old course, although I think your speedo is a little out as the course distance was 70 miles, extended from 61.
Where did the additional 11 miles that you covered over that day come from? Did you take a detour somewhere, or ride to/from the event?
The hills were coming think and fast from all angles once outside of London, it was crazy! Think we were all relieved to see the finish line!! Well deserved for everyone who took part :)
Have a look at what I've written about the London to Hastings event, there are a few different views from various people here too.
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