Dartmoor classic 2011

squigs
squigs Posts: 149
edited February 2011 in Road beginners
Anyone doing the dartmoor classic this year?
I am down for the 106 mile route.
Anyone done it before? Any hints and tips
Sirrus Comp 2010 (commuting)
Roubaix Pro SL Sram red (Weekend sportives)
Certini Campagnolo Mirage (Turbo trainer)

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  • Paul C, Devon
    Paul C, Devon Posts: 30
    Yes I have done the ride the last 2 years.

    It is hard with lots of tough climbs but a really good fast last 1 miles down to the finish. Last year was very hot and they laid on more drink stations - I found that due to the heat I spent more time at the feed stations and as a consequence missed out on a bronze medal time but not to worry

    I did some training rides up on the moor as well and they were invaluable as the hills (and cattle grids) are very different to the rolling hills where I live.

    cheers

    Paul
  • getjim
    getjim Posts: 30
    Doing 106 mile route. First time for me. Doing Cornwall Tor 73 miles as a warm up :shock:
    Trying to get my training done along the north coast and around Roseland Peninsula to get used to the ups & downs.

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