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[Closed] 7 days to go; last minute tips

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OK

Never entered a competitive cycle event before and this is a bit of last minute thing

Commuted 20 miles a day for 4 days this past week. Usually I only ride 2-3 days a week

7 days till the event

1 day off work (tomorrow) otherwise working Tues-Sat

I'm not expecting more than mid-back of pack but still ... it is a [b][i]competitive[/i][/b] event

Top tips please. I know there was an article in the mag not too long ago but I've since misplaced it.


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 9:12 pm
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worst case, you'll come last.
don't worry about it


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 9:13 pm
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One week to go? Pretty sure you should be tapering, so nice easy ride and drive to work 🙂


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 9:15 pm
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No, go off tomorrow and ride really really hard, without eating before or during. Die a horrible death, then crawl home, and recover. That's how you peak.


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 9:19 pm
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where are you competing?


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 9:26 pm
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That's telling 😉

Something small, local

Though the event itself won't involve riding further than my return commute run is


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 9:33 pm
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Normally you'd rest up. A wee spin the day before is good with a few sprints


 
Posted : 18/04/2010 10:04 pm