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Race Training: 51 mile route around the New Forest

20.04.2009. 10:06
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Well, it has come to that point where I have completed my final race training: a 50 mile route which took me up to the top of the new forest and then down through it and home.



The route, roughly was:
Bournemouth
Ferndown
Three Legged Cross
Verwood
Alderholt
Fordingbridge
Lyndhurst
Christchurch
Bournemouth

It was difficult and I found it quite hard to keep focused when cycling alone for nearly 4 hours, but although I am aching today I am extremely glad that I have done it and think it has put me in a good position for the race on Sunday! My pace was averaging about 14 miles / hour which if I can sustain it will see me coming in about 4 hours 40 for the full 66 miles. I wasn't pushing overly hard either and did have a few stops to take in the scenery (and regain breath ;) )

Now it's all about rest, rest, rest to let my body recover and be in top form for the race! Anyone else doing it - see you Sunday!

Ride Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Ride Distance: 82km
Ride difficulty: Medium

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Comments

Rob 17.08.2009. 17:08

Where about's would they like to race? Around Dorset? Let me know and I will post some links up.

Natasha Silva 17.08.2009. 13:39

I have a friend from Netherland who would like to take part in races if one is organised-can you advise?
Many thanks

G. 20.04.2009. 11:33

Rob....Your my hero!

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