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Paint chips. I’d ride that no
Paint chips. I’d ride that no problem at all.CF is tough.
They have the specs on their
They have the specs on their page.You’d not have noticed that
You’d not have noticed that if it were a white Frame. I’d be fine with it. Isn’t the grail the gravel bike anyway ? It’s not going to be perfect for long.Didn’t someone crash at the
Didn’t someone crash at the presentation one year riding over TV cables ? And the team had to call in whichever rider lived closest ?Mate did it last year. He’d
Mate did it last year. He’d done the Ride London in under 5 hours and upped his training for the Marmotte but the Alpe really took it out of him. I doubt you can ride down it with people still coming up for hours.There is a back way off the Alpe. Unguarded drops and gravel – it’s a fun descent.
If I was you I’d be as self sufficient as possible so you have your favourite nutrition and then just need to stop for liquids. Be prepared for all weather conditions. It was cold at the start and then baking hot. And they ran out of medals. He wasn’t impressed.
Good luck !Mate did it last year. He’d
Mate did it last year. He’d done the Ride London in under 5 hours and upped his training for the Marmotte but the Alpe really took it out of him. I doubt you can ride down it with people still coming up for hours.There is a back way off the Alpe. Unguarded drops and gravel – it’s a fun descent.
If I was you I’d be as self sufficient as possible so you have your favourite nutrition and then just need to stop for liquids. Be prepared for all weather conditions. It was cold at the start and then baking hot. And they ran out of medals. He wasn’t impressed.
Good luck !This guy will have a fit if
This guy will have a fit if he sees a Carry On movie.And as to the “plastic bottles” – any cyclist knows they’re water bottles and fans will scour the roadside for souvenirs after the race has gone.
This guy will have a fit if
This guy will have a fit if he sees a Carry On movie.And as to the “plastic bottles” – any cyclist knows they’re water bottles and fans will scour the roadside for souvenirs after the race has gone.
Are you going to watch a race
Are you going to watch a race or competing ?Cycling 85k would be doable with training.
Racing 85k is a different matter altogether.
Are you going to watch a race
Are you going to watch a race or competing ?Cycling 85k would be doable with training.
Racing 85k is a different matter altogether.
Messed that quote up good and
Messed that quote up good and proper somehow !CXR94Di2 wrote:
Most of your gains in speed are physical. Being lighter and fitter will give you way more in performance than upgraded bike.
Is your fitness the same though ? Those seem to be big losses.
As has been said the differences aren’t massive.
Get a bike that fits you well and look at your position and your clothing. I’ve seen people on aero superbikes riding along with their rain jacket and hood(!) acting like a parachute behind.
I know weight being one of the biggest factors. Example I weigh a stone more than last year and my times for a 10 mile TT are a minute slower, same bike ,same clothing. My time on one hour climbs are 10mins slower.
I’m not saying dont get a nice new aero looking bike, just be aware the actual savings in terms of power are minimal for the average Joe rider. The upside of new bike is, you will want to ride it more, get fitter and lose weight through more cycling.
So sad.
So sad.Hire a van if available ?
Hire a van if available ? Often cheaper than cars !
