Bronte Big K CyKlesportive
July 25th, 2010 by Andy NicollHere’s a link to the sportive ride that I did last weekend : http://www.sportkeighley.com/?p=355
As the article says, it really was a very well put together event and one that I’m sure will attract a much bigger entry next year.
For the 88 miles I managed an average speed of 14.7MPH which put me just outside a silver medal - the story of my life…
The organisers had set the medal bands based on the average speed of the steam train that runs between Keighley and Oxenhope - to get silver you needed to average over 15MPH and to get Gold it was 20MPH!!!! As nobody got close to a Gold and only 6 riders managed a silver on the 88 mile course I think the times / speeds were a little challenging to say the least. Anyway, the organisers have agreed to change them for next year so I’ll be back to see if I can grab myself some silverware next year.
It would have been really interesting to see what a proper rider could have done on the course - I would surprised and mighty impressed if they could have averaged 20MPH although watching the tour the other day they did over 19 in the Pyranees…
I went for the MRI scan on my foot on Wednesday and I’m now waiting for the results - should have them within 10 days.
Although it’s eased with me biking instead of running, there’s definitely still a problem as I did a bit of running yesterday morning whilst coaching a couple of juniors and I could feel it all afternoon.
Anyway for now I’m enjoying being back on two wheels and looking forward to the 3 Peaks Cyclo Cross - entry in and accepted - sub 4 the goal!!
