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Newbie advise - 1st big ride
| TAWS6 | 07 Jun 16:35 |
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Joined: 06 Jun 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi 1st post so a big hello to you all. I'm hoping to get out on some longer bike trips this summer, and would like a bit of practicle advise please and have a few questions if I may. I intend to cycle the Stour Valley path in Suffolk, from Newmarket to Harwich, a trip of around 65 miles on mostly paths as I understand it, on my mountain bike. How long should I factor in for this length of bike ride? 1 night out, 2 days cycling? How far would you expect to get in a days off road bike ride? I find my handle bars grate a little on my hands, should I get new handles or buy gloves? I'm looking for something to protect my elbows and knees grom a graze should I have an accident, but have never liked the way pads and the elastic cut in and feel uncomfortable. Where can I get those 'sleeve' type things that offer some protection? Thanks for advise, Paul |
dudley 
| 08 Jun 08:18 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | firstly, cycling gloves provide padding exactly where you need it, and prevents shock and pressure pain to your hands. Summer gloves are fingerless, and have a lightweight backing to keep the heat down. miles in a day. This is a very open question, particularly off-road. I've not done this route, but as i was born and raised in Suffolk, i dont think big hills are really going to be an issue! It is certainly no more than a two day ride. Doable in a single day. 15 miles in the morning, good pub lunch break, 15 miles in the afternoon. 4 hours a day in the saddle at average speed of 7.5mph (a fast jog) 8 hours in the saddle at the same speed to do it in a day. This is a very achievable average speed, even off-road. as for sleeves / padding etc, no idea! |
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Kelletcycles
| 08 Jun 11:28 |
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Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Bike: My Profile | Mits, arm warmers and knee warmers from vanillabikes.com |
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| TAWS6 | 08 Jun 19:03 |
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Joined: 06 Jun 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Thanks for your input. Now Im tempted to have a crack at it in 1 day, might do a couple of mid length rides propir to this, but good to know it's doable. :) Glove now on my to get list! I'll take a look at Vanillabikes too. Cheers again, Paul |
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