White Rose Classic

Dr Dave · Post by **Dr Dave** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:22 pm

Thanks Ian - I'll also be hoping to get there early and start at 8am. Judging by 5 Dales pace the silver might be outside possibility for me IF I eat well and don't run out of gas again - at least we don't get to climb Park Rash this time. Having said this anyone wanting to get round in a good time is best advised not to ride round with me! At least the last few miles is fairly flat/downhill once we hit Burnsall......

dave c · Post by **dave c** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:05 pm

I'll be ready to go for 8.0 aswell.

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:16 am

Ian hagyard wrote: I find keeping fueled up one of the most important things for endurance events, Including Carbo loading on the previous day or two before also keeping well hydrated the day before.

Not forgetting the importance of a good breakfast. Beans on toast (a whole tin) works for me

mal · Post by **mal** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:00 pm

Dr Dave wrote:At least the last few miles is fairly flat/downhill once we hit Burnsall......

I don't want to be the bringer of bad news but I'd suggest you keep a little bit in the tank for Langbar. Food wise I'm pretty sure there are feedstops at Grassington, Hawes and somewhere around Stainforth - the WRC web page has exact details.

Timewise I'm aiming to set off as early as I can, take it slowly and get to the end. Chances are if I'm away before 8am I'll be passed by assorted Cliftonites - words of encouragement, pushes etc all welcome.