The Giants Causeway Coast sportive 126km 1,367m
The first Giants Causeway Coast Sportive happened at the weekend. I decided it would be good to take part as training for the 24hour Adventure race in October. Rather than using the road bike I decided to use the Mountain bike.
The Sportive had three different routes 180km, 126km and the 56km. 126km was a good distance for me because I could take it easy yet still enjoy the route. We started in the town of Ballycastle on the North Coast of Ireland.
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We got back to almost sea level before starting to climb again. A long road climbing for about 10km up through the valley above. The route was amazing some great views and being on the Mountain bike I was able to get a good look around as we pedaled. The next section was on a slight downhill but into a head wind. We had caught up with another friend on a road bike and he let us draft behind him. I think this is the only time I needed to draft going down hill. It really helped though and meant we kept a good pace to the next food station. We stopped here for some more fruit cake and bananas. Again lots of people were taking a long stop so we got out ahead and got pedaling. Another short sharp climb before we got to the highest point. The road here was flat and long.
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A video from Saturday
Michael, I have no words to express my feelings right now, your country is such a bless, I will ride this roads forever....non stop, you're great !!!!
ResponEliminaUna bona preparació a un entorn entranyable.
ResponEliminaI d'aquí a res, 24 Hour Adventure Race, MTB, MTB, MTB.
Great adventure!!!
Thank you Xavi, The door is always open for you to visit. I do have a great country apart from the weather.
ResponElimina