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Post by vassylad on Jul 6, 2011 19:58:12 GMT 1
Hi guys I am doing a 60 mile bike ride this coming Sunday (July 10th) for Christies charity in Manchester, I shall be riding from Old trafford or MUFC to Blackpool promenade, has anyone done anything similair and any advice for the ride.
Cheers
Michael
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Post by ian531 on Jul 6, 2011 21:08:18 GMT 1
Hi Michael
Get some padded cycling shorts, don't use the gel pads that fit to your seat as they move around too much. The shorts don't have to be expensive (try Aldi of JJB)
Make sure you take plenty too drink
Take a couple of spare tubes rather than a puncture repair kit.
If you are using a mountain bike try and put on some slick tyres or at least something less knobbly. If this is not an option make sure you get the maximum PSI in the tyres - this will help with drag on the road
The other thing is ride at your own pace especially at the beginning.
If I think of anything else I'll add it
Hope you enjoy it - pity about the start location ;D
Ian
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Post by vassylad on Jul 6, 2011 22:18:36 GMT 1
Hello Ian thanks for your reply, padded shorts are a must, I intend to take protein bars, and drink lots of water too, hopefully I wont have forgotton anything and the ride should go smoothly weather permitting.
We should be starting at Anfield (A dream start)
Michael
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Post by vassylad on Jul 10, 2011 19:13:02 GMT 1
Hi you will all be pleased to know that I completed the cycle ride in 4 hours and 15 mins..
Michael
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Post by ian531 on Jul 10, 2011 22:08:10 GMT 1
Well done Michael
Saw a few of todays riders passing through Leigh
Ian
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Post by vassylad on Jul 11, 2011 7:26:26 GMT 1
It was a very enjoyable day and I would certainly do it again next year.
Thanks for your support Ian.
Michael
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