GreigS Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi dont know where or if i should be posting this but i have just done my first sportive and i want to tell you of the day i had . There were 450 riders taking part in this event and on the start line i was really nervous we were led out the town by a car before we were let loose on the scottish borders back roads there was two rides to choose from 102 miles and 55 miles i opted for the 55 miles the raods were good weather was lovely and sunny and plenty of cattle grids that i didnt like it was really well marshalled with the mountain rescue team all over the place now for the ride started off at a comfortable pace then came the hills and there were plenty of them i got to 30 miles and i got cramp in my leg i stopped for a short time before getting back on my bike i nursed my way back to the finish i wasnt going to quit as jan had kindly lent me her jw top and didnt want to let the club down in the colours not sure where i finished but i do know i wasnt last so im well chuffed ill wait till they post on there website to find out, my av speed was 13.8 mph my max speed 44.6 and by the time i finished i had climbed 3462 feet a really enjoyable day thanks for taking the time to read about my first sportive. greig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay10ant Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 well done Greig, I'm very impressed, slightly jealous and inspired by your efforts. A huge pat on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted August 23, 2010 Administrators Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Well done Grieg. Whens the next one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted August 23, 2010 Members Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Good on you, Greig! Is that your biggest mileage this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigS Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 thanks guys jan im thinking of the pedal for scotland ride as my next one richard its 3 miles short of my longest run but it is the most hill work i ever thought i could do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Greig Didn't realise there were other JWCC's there or I would have looked out for you, well done for getting round. Like you this was my first sportive and had no idea what the event would be like. The route and marshalling was far better than I was expecting and pulling myself away from the feed stops was difficult as the food was excellant. In my rashness, having done these sort of distances many years ago, I went for the full distance!! 105 miles later and well over 7000 feet of climbing I finally finished totally spent but had a great day, I'm sure we were up and down every significant climb in the borders!! For all those that want a climbing challenge this is the event to do next year Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigS Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 just got my time by email i done it in 3 hrs 59 mins well done allan for doing the big one like you i had a great day greig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Sounds like it was a great day , well done to Greig and Alan both ! Iain and Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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