To all One thousand and seven hundred riders in today’s Fred Whitton Challenge ride. With a forecast of rain later in the afternoon, it has been an early start for the wise.
Departing Coniston from about 5am onwards, it is an often gruelling route that takes in almost all the major lakeland passes, and cover 112miles in the process.
One of the main challenges is how to eat enough whilst riding your bike, a typical rider in this event will consume circa seven thousand calories, that is quite a stack of food!
You can check your friends times here http://www.fredwhittonchallenge.org.uk/results.php
Don’t forget the Giro D’Italia is also on now, and can be followed here http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/
Saturday 19th May is your next chance to try bikes from Orange and Santa Cruz. From Santa Cruz we have the new Tallboy LT, the standard Tallboy, Blur LT’s, Blur TRC’s, Nomad’s, Highball’s, Blur XC, Butcher and Nickel. We have Orange Five’s, Alpines, Patriots, ST4’s, and P7’s all ready for you to test on our Lakeland trails. We have two guided rides leaving the shop, and you must book in advance to secure your place. Just give us a ring on 01539431245 or email us at info@bike-treks.co.uk to secure your place. We look forward to seeing you.
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We set off from the main car park in the centre of the village. However, be aware this car park now has cameras fitted and charges at all hours. So, park in the school on the South side of the village.
Plenty of excellent riding in this area.
Will Baz I make an appearance? Could nobody remember how to get to Torver? We had a great ride, did not get rained on. As ever, always worth the effort.
See you there
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