Quote Originally Posted by Mark Smith View Post
PLanning a 100k ride with 2000m climbing tomorrow over various passes in north east wales, starting at home (near wrexham). Quite nervous as i;ve never cycled as far with as much climbing before. Feels like the night before my first ever Borrowdale race. Got the whole day and will be heading off early. A real test for me in my new guise as a would be cyclist. Will post some pics tomorrow as it looks like a stunning route (Llangollen, Worlds End, Ceiriog, the Shelf, Bwlch Penbarras). I;d be happy with anything under 6 hours in truth - esp if i dont get lost.
spin it up the early climbs to save your legs - don't try and force any gear bigger than you need to - and don't push a big gear on the flats either! You might feel like you are coasting initially, but you'll be glad of it in the last 20km.