coast 2 coast (bhf)

cycle-andy
cycle-andy Posts: 8
edited June 2011 in Amateur race
I'm fairly new to cycling (about a year now) and looking for a new challenge. Has anyone done or has considered doing the coast 2 coast ride with the british heart foundation? Looks really good, though I will have to find a partner which shouldn't prove too difficult. Would people recommend this challenge? 138 miles in 2 days, I've done nearly 100 in one so I reckon I could do it.

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  • jibberjim
    jibberjim Posts: 2,810
    You'll probably have better luck in the sportive section - as it's not a race.

    Never done it myself, so no experience.
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  • cycle-andy
    cycle-andy Posts: 8
    Thanks for the advice
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,741
    funnily enough, I've just completed it with work - not bhf

    it's a great ride, as long as you pace yourself you'll be fine - we stayed overnight in alston so if you do the same bear in mind that Hartside is a tough climb to do at the end of the day

    I did it on my road bike and it was ok but some of the cycle route isn't tarmaced so be prepared for some cinder track
    "I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, how good is that"
    --Jens Voight
  • Garz
    Garz Posts: 1,155
    As mentioned it's more of a charity ride than a race.

    Also to some the distance is do-able in a day (especially on this section :) ) but anyhow andy good luck!
  • cycle-andy
    cycle-andy Posts: 8
    Thanks Ed, I do plan to stay over yeah, just need to book it, I'm using a road bike too :)

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