I've just completed the Durham Big Ride and am disappointed to have been defeated by one of the hills.
The ride from Durham City towards Consett and back is very lumpy, particularly on the way out.
The hateful incline that did for me was Iveston Bank.
I got most of the way up, but there's a switchback and the gradient was just too much.
Might have managed it at the start, but not at 12 miles in.
I was on the Rose/Bosch and, as is often the case, I forgot to lock the front fork for the climb.
I wonder if that would have made much difference?
The lowest ratio on the Alfine 11 is not very low, so I reckon a proper granny gear would help a lot.
I could tinker with the gearing, but losing some more weight and getting fitter is a better - and cheaper - solution.
Other than that, an enjoyable, well-organised ride during which I was only called a cheat three or four times.
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PS. Apologies to Melissa for a non-repetitive post about a highish-end bike.
The ride from Durham City towards Consett and back is very lumpy, particularly on the way out.
The hateful incline that did for me was Iveston Bank.
I got most of the way up, but there's a switchback and the gradient was just too much.
Might have managed it at the start, but not at 12 miles in.
I was on the Rose/Bosch and, as is often the case, I forgot to lock the front fork for the climb.
I wonder if that would have made much difference?
The lowest ratio on the Alfine 11 is not very low, so I reckon a proper granny gear would help a lot.
I could tinker with the gearing, but losing some more weight and getting fitter is a better - and cheaper - solution.
Other than that, an enjoyable, well-organised ride during which I was only called a cheat three or four times.
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PS. Apologies to Melissa for a non-repetitive post about a highish-end bike.