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Tips for Riding a Cyclo Sportive

Tips for Riding a Cyclo Sportive

By on June 29, 2011 in articles, blog, cycling, cyclo sportives

Cyclo sportives are one of the big growth areas of cycling. There are a growing range of different sportives which allow entrants the opportunity to ride a certain route at whatever pace they like. They provide a clear challenge, which is both manageable and allows a degree of flexibility in how you approach it. Cyclo […]

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Training for Cycle Sportives

Training for Cycle Sportives

By on June 25, 2011 in blog, cyclo sportives

Cycle sportives are one of the fastest growing areas of cycling. They provide one day challenges of both distance and climbing. Some of the hardest cycle sportives can be as difficult and demanding as a stage of the Tour de France. Many who are wanting to ride a 200km plus cycle sportive will be anxious […]

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Getting Left Behind

Getting Left Behind

By on February 8, 2011 in cyclo sportives

No matter who you are, there is always another cyclist who is faster than you. When riding with others, there is always a dilemma of how hard do you try and stay with other riders, and when do you let go and ride on your own? On the one hand, it is great to keep […]

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Chiltern Hundred Cycle Challenge

By on February 17, 2008 in cyclo sportives

I do alot of my training in the chilterns. One of my favourite hill climb training rides is one that weaves up and down the edge of the chilterns, around Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Chinnor and Bledlow Ridge. One of my favourite climbs is a 5 mile ascent of continuous climbing from Wycombe upto Stokenchurch on the […]

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