Wirral Mamils entered the bay dash sportive on Sunday. 62 miles of Cumbrian hell on a warm day ensured the cycling tan began to take hold, so no swimming until it fades again. The sportive takes riders around some stunning countryside and quaint Cumbrian Villages. Merge that with some of the steepest hills nature can create without defying the laws of gravity; including a 23% descent around hairpin bends on a road suitable for cyclocross. Mix into this good company including people we met on the road, a puncture, no wind, warm weather and, for me, the new orbea, and a level stretch paced at 25 mph and it was a great experience.
That said, we did find a few faults with the organisation, stops in the wrong places-just before a climb frustrates, no drinks at the end, though they did have a stall nearby. Overall a typical mamil day, amused by the fact our bikes cost more than any of our cars, the thought that we could now keep up with any professional rider and trying to convince each other our legs don't hurt and we could have done another 25, kidding no-one but we won't challenge each other.
Next is the Wirral bikeathon, then the hope 100, a real challenge. After that who knows...up for suggestions
2 comments:
Hi Shaun, don't forget about those that drop off the back, they won't be there next week. Deep section aero wheels although a blast if you have them give you an advantage over those that haven't.
It's fledgeling days at the moment you don't want to end up with just 4 on the ride.
Hi, I've found this blog and would be interested in joining some rides. I currently get up at 5 for a 15-20 mile ride before family surface. Not that I'd expect anyone to join me then. Can you let me know more about the Vita ride 12 June? Thanks Steve (41 yrs from Heswall, Focus Cayo 07)
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