Picking Events
Hi there,
I'm a relative newcomer to the road cycling world - and I'm after some advice in terms of entering races.
My weekly mileage is around the 80-100 mile range at the moment, usually comprising a longer ride (compared to what I've done before, obviously ) of around 45-50 miles with either one or two 20-30 mile rides a week and I'm really seeing a lot of benefits - but it would be good to start working toward something.
I'm not going too crazy at the moment, just trying to get the basics like heart and lungs a bit more up to scratch over the winter, then start training a bit harder in the new year. My current goal is a 75 mile ride to my parents house from Weston-Super-Mare to take the bike back over Christmas (planning to do this next Tuesday) - but it's nice having something to work toward afterwards.
Given my current location, I've been looking at the Dartmoor Classic (http://www.dartmoorclassic.co.uk/) in the 100 mile flavour as it's still a while in the future and should give me a while to get myself really in shape in preperation - but would it be worth doing some smaller/shorter events in the run up to get a feel for riding at a big event? Or would I be better off at turning my efforts more toward a 10 mile or 25 mile TT event?
Any input would be appreciated
- Tom
I'm a relative newcomer to the road cycling world - and I'm after some advice in terms of entering races.
My weekly mileage is around the 80-100 mile range at the moment, usually comprising a longer ride (compared to what I've done before, obviously ) of around 45-50 miles with either one or two 20-30 mile rides a week and I'm really seeing a lot of benefits - but it would be good to start working toward something.
I'm not going too crazy at the moment, just trying to get the basics like heart and lungs a bit more up to scratch over the winter, then start training a bit harder in the new year. My current goal is a 75 mile ride to my parents house from Weston-Super-Mare to take the bike back over Christmas (planning to do this next Tuesday) - but it's nice having something to work toward afterwards.
Given my current location, I've been looking at the Dartmoor Classic (http://www.dartmoorclassic.co.uk/) in the 100 mile flavour as it's still a while in the future and should give me a while to get myself really in shape in preperation - but would it be worth doing some smaller/shorter events in the run up to get a feel for riding at a big event? Or would I be better off at turning my efforts more toward a 10 mile or 25 mile TT event?
Any input would be appreciated
- Tom
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You know the Dartmoor Classic is a sportive, and not a race, right?0
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Yep - I thought it would be a good way to get into cycling at an organised event without fighting against the clock all the way.
I guess I kind of posted in the wrong section...0 -
Yes, you'd be better posting this in the Sportives section.Thooms wrote:would it be worth doing some smaller/shorter events in the run up to get a feel for riding at a big event? Or would I be better off at turning my efforts more toward a 10 mile or 25 mile TT event?
Speed isn't so much of an issue, at least not to start with, maybe when you get the bug and want to go for a fast time. So I wouldn't focus too much on time trials unless these are a separate goal for the season.
Group riding skills is another requirement so maybe consider trying a few club runs with a local club to get some pointers on the etiquette of group riding. This will also make the training miles passby a bit quicker in the lead up to the event.0