Well it seems a shame to ride all the way up there and not have one - trouble is that's the first real BIG climb so you'd have to ride about 95 miles with a stomach full of guiness
I have entered ; the Etape du Dales, Polka Dot, the Dragon and to top it all off, the Spud Riley Gran Fondo in September. By that time I will either be ; fighting fit and in great form or, completely knackered out ! Is it time yet to form the ACC sportive training gang ?
My Etape du Dales entry has just gone in the post.
Looking forward to a pint of Theakston's Old Peculiar at the Tan Hill Inn.
Not looking forward to it coming back up on the Garsdale climb.
I'm planning on doing at least the local reliability rides and riding out to them from Sydenham, if anyone wants to hook up. Should add a nice c.30 miles to the distance.
Also, I'm thinking of doing the Pantani 'Nove Colli' in May (21st) and then travelling immediately up to the Dolomites to watch some Giro action. Will try to do it as cheap as possible. Anyone else interested? http://www.novecolli.it/mainsite_eng/home.asp