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newbie cyclist - advice

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  • 16-04-2018 6:07pm
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    Burts Bee
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭


    Hi there

    I just completed my first 65k sportive yesterday in Cork. I'm just wondering if aiming to complete a sportive once a month is a good idea or overdoing it for a newbie. I'm an ex runner with a dodgy knee so have to take care but really enjoyed myself yesterday! Have physio app next week so will talk to her too..

    Thanks!


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    magicbastarder
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    you won't - and can't - get medical advice here on boards, but a sportive of that length is more than doable once a month, purely based on the fact that you've already achieved it!


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    Burts Bee
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭Burts Bee


    Thanks, not looking for medical advice, just words from the experienced! I feel like I can do it but I just wanted make sure I'm not going overboard.


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    saccades
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    65km is a nice distance, I'd keep an eye on the amount of climbing and how steep.

    Easy to go long distances on the flat but as an overweight ex-sprinter with dodgy knees climbing is where I can struggle at times.

    You'll know yourself when it/they start to hurt and dial it back.


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    Buzwaldo
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    When I started cycling about 6 years ago I'd did about 3 sportives the first year. Really enjoyed them and said I would do loads next year.
    What actually happened most years since then is I cycle a good few club spins and do a select 3-4 sportives. I enjoy a good 70-90 k with the club almost as much, am still home by lunchtime for family, and get to do a few local events and travel to one or two.
    In short, join a club.


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    Burts Bee
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭Burts Bee


    Thanks very much for the feedback, a bit reluctant to join a club as I don't want to slow anyone down!


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    saccades
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    Burts Bee wrote: »
    Thanks very much for the feedback, a bit reluctant to join a club as I don't want to slow anyone down!

    Don't be daft, there are clubs and spins for all abilities.

    No one is born a cat1 racer.

    My clubs have various spins from social, touring to race and non-stop.

    I know Orwell wheelers have a whole rainbow of grades to mooch around in to find where you are.


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    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,450 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Burts Bee wrote: »
    Thanks very much for the feedback, a bit reluctant to join a club as I don't want to slow anyone down!
    Most have newbie/ introductory spins, and then have different levels of spins too.


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