it is an excellent route, chosen by someone who knows the area well. The three REAL killer hills are early on, so once they're out of the way you get to feelin' foolishly confident, but then there are a couple of grinds right towards the end, just for that salt-in-the-wounds effect.
Blimey - I think that would take me around 10 hours of solid cycling.
last year it took me somewhere around 7 hours - but that was on my MTB with a bad back! (didn't know I had one till I got started) - also me and my mate stopped for a breather and fell asleep in a field for half an hour which didn't help. I was also a smoker then which slowed me considerably. The route is far more suited to a road bike, so I'm aiming for less than 6 hours, but to be honest I'll be satisfied just to finish!
Well, with a bad back and smoke-clogged lungs you're a better cyclist than I am. Good luck with it.
since I stopped smoking almost 2 months ago my breathing has improved IMMENSELY - it's hard to believe how much easier a hillclimb is!
thanks minkey, it was a very hot day last year, which is probably what made us fall asleep! It is very well organised with plenty of water and bananas along the route.
bananas? didn't know that were u were getting energy from. Can't wait for the tour to come to London :-)
Looks like a fantastic route to ride, at a leisurely pace, take in the Welsh Coast scenery, stop for a coffee and scones on the way.
No?
Thought not, GoGoHoBo!!
JXL the route passes this salubrious hostelry (linky) and last year it had just closed its doors for the afternoon as we arrived. This year I'm having a pint!
62 miles! .... I'll be backing you all the way from the comfort of my sofa ..... are you looking for personal sponsors, or just general sponsorship? .....
i haven't had time this year to sort out proper sponsorship maggie, plus haven't been at work which is quite a lucrative place for donations, but as long as macmillan make something from it I'm happy.