I'm considering that as well. Just a bit worried about how it will be solo when you inevitably hit a wall. Just about any stage race I've done, there have been bleak moments when having a partner stopped me from pushing my bike off a cliff. But at the moment solo seems to be my only option.
Another factor is the fitness level required. You can wing it for a 3 day stage race that is actually quite soft (apologies to those who struggle with it, but Sani isn't that bad). The commitment in terms of time and effort to handle 9 days is an order of magnitude greater. You have to start training 4-6 months prior to the event and have to peak at a minimum of 12-15 hrs per week. That puts the large % of people off.
Hey all, My wife and I are going to be in CT for the weekend and are going to do the Lourensford race on Sunday. We're doing the 57k, which looks pretty hard. I'm looking for suggestions for a nice easy 1hr ride to do on Saturday just to spin the legs out a bit? Tokai? Meerendal? Thanks G.
Thanks for the heads up. I've also been riding out there for years, without ever an incident. The time they are a changing, it seems. And not for the better... :-(
When exercising regularly there is another dynamic at work. As you lose fat, your lean mass increases. As one becomes leaner, your body uses MORE calories during exercise. Bottom line - as you become fitter, you get more out of an exercise of equal duration and intensity.
I'm about 80 kg and have Crests. They are light and fast, but they are flexy. I ride very carefully down hills these days. I got them on a 2nd hand bike i bought, and they are one of the first things i will upgrade.
