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Sportive

Etape Cymru bounces back to deliver a hilly challenge for 1,200 riders

2011 event marred by complaints, now taken over by Human Race

How fit do I have to be to do a sportive?

I have about 800 kms under my belt from cycling in July & August. I am doing a night ride from Manchester to Blackpool for the British Heart Foundation on 29/30 September - 52 miles. I spotted the sportive for the Stoke on Trent stage of the Tour of Britain on 23 September and I am tempted but am I fit enough. I'd do the 100 km one. All thoughts & ideas gratefully received.

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The Good, the Brad and the Ugly.

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There’s not many sports where you can play out with the best in the world. You can’t just have a kickabout by the garages with Lionel Messi, a quick nine with Rory McIlroy is unlikely, and you most probably can’t burn it up the by-pass with Fernando Alonso. Want to go for a bike ride with a Tour De France winner and Olympic medalist? No problem, come for a Ride With Brad.

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