Distance: 49.2 miles
Elevation gain: +5,013ft
Café stop: n/a
Hero of the day: Mr Saxo Tinkoff (see photos)
This time last year we lost our sportive virginity with the The Beast Ride. Fond memories of Dom learning how to go to the toilet in his first pair of bib-shorts and a post ride beef & gravy bap spring to mind. It was this bike ride that made us catch the bug for sportives and so will always be a special one. It is also a brilliant route on lush minor roads with killer climbs and really well organised. With a broad mix of ages, bikes and abilities, no one appears to take the ride too seriously and it makes for a perfect way to spend a sunny Sunday in early September.
It seemed fitting that I managed to hassle two sportive first-timers into coming along this year; Jamie and my brother Damian. Given their lack of training, there were amazing efforts all round and we managed to cross the line in 4hr 26mins / 12.3mph average moving speed. Impressive rookie effort.
Simon.
Simon.
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