I have just took part and completed the Fred Whitton Challenge (112 mile sportive).
It was my first sportive and what an experience! I had completed a century before last year and enjoyed it.
This however was HARD.
I hit the wall about half way and told my colleagues to carry on and not wait, I dropped back about an hour behind, I was in a state but after a short while my legs came alive again and I got my second wind and completed the ride just 13 minutes behind them.!
The climbs were nothing like i had ever encountered before, i live in a flat area, (Nottingham) and found them a challenge, especially Hard Knott and Wyrnose.
Pleased with myself for completing it but annoyed i couldn't keep up with my mates i have yet to decide about another go.
If anyone wants a challenge and they think they can climb, do the Fred..! Amazing experience..
Whupp
It was my first sportive and what an experience! I had completed a century before last year and enjoyed it.
This however was HARD.
I hit the wall about half way and told my colleagues to carry on and not wait, I dropped back about an hour behind, I was in a state but after a short while my legs came alive again and I got my second wind and completed the ride just 13 minutes behind them.!
The climbs were nothing like i had ever encountered before, i live in a flat area, (Nottingham) and found them a challenge, especially Hard Knott and Wyrnose.
Pleased with myself for completing it but annoyed i couldn't keep up with my mates i have yet to decide about another go.
If anyone wants a challenge and they think they can climb, do the Fred..! Amazing experience..
Whupp