Chris Walker Cycle Challenge 9 July Keswick in the Lake Dist

hwc27a
hwc27a Posts: 6
edited July 2011 in Sportives/audaxes/training rides
I have only been riding actively for 6-8 weeks and a friend has convinced me to take part in this cycle challenge in the lake district.
I have opted to try the 43 mile route and was wondering if anyone has taken part before and if so , what is it like.

http://www.chriswalkercyclechallenge.com/the-routes

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  • Variance
    Variance Posts: 130
    You will probably find it very hard.

    Honister pass is very tough and Newlands and whinlatter are both a challenge. It's a great event tho I did it last year
  • mr_dobbo
    mr_dobbo Posts: 53
    I'll be doing it, it'll be the 1st road event I'll have done as well.

    Honister is hard but Winlatter is OK from Lorton. I rode the medium route a few days ago, nearly run out of water on a hotish day, but there will be a drink/food stop on the medium route.

    looking forward to it 8)
  • hwc27a
    hwc27a Posts: 6
    I am looking froward to it.
  • hwc27a
    hwc27a Posts: 6
    I managed to finish the Challenge without killing myself.
    Some of the mountain passes were tough and the descents fast , but overall a very enjoyable day.
    The event was very well organised and I will definitely be entering next year.
    I will definitely be putting in a lot more training and my goal is to get around next year without walking up any of the hills.

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