It’s just over a couple of weeks ’til the London – Brighton cycle (a whopping 54 miles!). So to help get you prepped for the big day we’ve come up with some top tips to get you to the coast… (we do recommend some training as well)
1. Snacks
And no we don’t mean a bag of crisps. It’s likely to take you a few hours to complete the route so be sure to bring some healthy bites. Eating little and often will keep you energised (and rumour has it there’s a chip shop at the end).
2. Helmet
While I know many people cycle around London without one – this is going to be a busy route! Things are likely to be spilt and dropped along the way so make sure you’re protected incase you take a tumble.
3. Padded Shorts
This may seem unnecessary and you may think your bike seat is super comfy but… after 54 miles your bottom may say otherwise! You can pick a pair up from most sport shops and trust me, you won’t regret the purchase.
4. Get your Bike Serviced
BEFORE you set off on the day make sure your bike is on top form for the event. You don’t want to get stuck halfway between London and Brighton.
5. Prepare for Rain
The weather hasn’t been great the past week… so while it may still be summer it’s always best to be prepared. Grab a cheap pac a mac to keep you dry – just incase the heavens open.
6. Water
Sounds obvious – but you’re gonna need a fair amount throughout the route. Try making sure your bottle is re-fillable so you can just keep topping up along the route.
7. Repair Kit
There’s nothing worse than getting a puncture, well maybe getting a puncture and being stranded… Make sure you know how to do a quick fix on your bike if something happens and have a handy little kit with you.
8. Money Money Money
Make sure you’ve got a little bit of cash tucked away somewhere. You may need it for an emergency, or simply to treat yourself to something nice at the end of the route.
9. Storage
You’re gonna need somewhere to store your money, snacks, repair kit etc. You may already have somewhere on your bike but it’s worth thinking about before the race.
10. Take it Easy
The cycle isn’t a race! While it may be tempting to shoot off and speed ahead first thing in the morning, you’re certainly going to regret wasting all that energy in a few hours. Just take it easy and enjoy the route.
If anyone has any more tips – please share! And happy training 🙂
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