Either. First half of the loop is best suited to a TT bike, but 2nd half probably better for a road bike. Best option is to chuck a good cassette on the rear, nice to have a good cog for the sharp hills, and the 2nd lap.
Road bike, clip on bars, and an 11-28 cassette. But buggered the gears up at about 6:45 in the morning, resulting in only having the middle three cogs, and slipping when I stood on the pedals. Lesson learnt though, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The Wimbleball will be my second half distance event having done a day in the lakes this year, which i dragged myself round in under 7hours. im just wondering if anyone else has done both and would know if ADITL is harder than Wimbleball. Im then off to Switzerland for the IM, then the UK IM before i have a rest and recover before wales.. so any advice will be welcome..
I did UK 70.3 this year on a TT bike and was fine - there are only 2 steep hills and neither is that long - so you just mash your way up slowly and then Aero all the rest of the way
Make sure you practise plenty of hills though as it is undulating, I just don't think its as bad as everyone makes out.
scumbag
Posts: 8
Comments
This video should help, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcpp4ceJ7NY
Im then off to Switzerland for the IM, then the UK IM before i have a rest and recover before wales..
so any advice will be welcome..
Make sure you practise plenty of hills though as it is undulating, I just don't think its as bad as everyone makes out.
double with 12 - 27
gearing was just about right for me.
One thing to watch out for is if your using tub wheels then watch out for the very sharp down hill as I saw a few people struggling to brake.
Done it twice now though and decided that IM UK 70.3 was worth a punt instead.
Btw, the bcttt are organising a wimbleball ride in jan 11! Burn off that turkey and Xmas pud!!!
Btw, the bcttt are organising a wimbleball ride in jan 11! Burn off that turkey and Xmas pud!!![/quote:2mdeum3x]
If it helps Dave I will make sure you beat me!