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Lyon to Nice 2014

  • 16-04-2014 3:31pm
    #1
    Peddlin Jim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    I have agreed to take part in a charity cycle for Crumlin Hospital this September. The route is just over 500km over 5 days and looks amazing.

    The only problem is I don't cycle! Well I haven't cycled for a long long time :(

    I am availing of the BTW scheme to get a decent road bike and I am torn between the Thompson r5200 and Lapierre 300. Both have full Shimano components but the Thompson is the entry level Claris and I am little bit afraid of taking the entry level shimano :confused:

    Any thoughts on either bike would be very welcome as I need to get training ASAP if I have any chance of completing the challenge in September.

    I am planning on building it up slowly and possibly entering the Wicklow 100 and maybe the Dragon Sportive.

    Any tips on training for getting up to those distances would be great too.

    Cheers,

    Peddlin Jim!


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  • #2
    slideshow bob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭slideshow bob


    I reckon your priorities should be along these lines:-
    1) Cycle any bike you can get your hands on, three or four times a week, including a "long spin" of an hour or more at the weekend.
    2) Buy cycling shorts.
    3) Extend the long spin by 10-15 mins most weeks until you're up to 3-4hrs on the bike most weekends.
    4) Buy a bike that's comfortable for you, take advice from a local bike shop, get clipless pedals and shoes. Spend as much as you can afford. The sooner you do this the better, but don't delay getting out on any bike that's roadworthy.


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