Why are (almost) all sportives on a Sunday?

AidanR

I know it's a traditional day of rest and all, but...

I don't have a car. I live in a city and cycle everywhere. This means to get to events that aren't on my doorstep I rely on public transport. However, what with sportives starting early in the morning and Sunday trains not, I'm screwed. It's all a bit frustrating really...

NWLondoner

I have the same issue.

I suppose it's because the roads are traditionally quieter on a Sunday???

Pokerface

Most of the ones I have done were on Saturdays!

doyler78

What about putting something together where people who have space in their car can get together with those looking a lift and all can share the costs

VinceEager

everyone should know / get to know someone with a van

Dr U Idh

AidanR - what events are you planning this year? I've a few in mind and we might be able to arrange some car sharing.

DaveMoss

Our club is unusual in that our club main run is on Saturday; traffic is never a problem (admittedly, rural Dumfries and Galloway is not outer London). In fact, for most of the roads used by sportives, Sunday drivers would be a bigger problem than Saturday traffic.

I reckon the Sunday bias is just old fashioned rooted in the days when working class folks worked Saturdays and shops were closed on Sundays. There really should be a more even spread Saturday Sunday, I just wish more organisers would move with the times and realise we now have two days in a weekend.

phreak

I've had a similar problem and when I asked why events were often so early on a Sunday, even in summer when dark evenings aren't a problem, was generally told it's tough titties for not having a car. Public transport users being in the minority and all.

priory

check out Audax uk

Alfreton do loads of rides on saturdays. You can ride as fast as you want or take it easy at the back with me.