Originally Posted by Robius (Post 18113977)

I didn't train specifically for the gran fondo. Is there anything i should do in terms of training or is it too late?

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Originally Posted by Chiefsandme (Post 18116755)

Where is this at??

Originally Posted by Scummer (Post 18113991)

Just ride and rest maybe 3 or 4 days before the gran fondo.
1100m of climbing over a 20km distance is roughly 5.5% incline. It's doable, just take it slow or walk in case you need a rest.

Done... unless you want to be first, then even EPO might not give you the result you're looking for.

Originally Posted by smarkinson (Post 18114020)

Ride the mountain at least once. 20km climbs are never easy and a climb like that at the end of 70km of riding could easily take you more than 2 hours.

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 18114203)

If I were you, I would skip that last part! :cry:

Originally Posted by kbarch (Post 18116372)

I figure it's mostly too late for training, but there are several things you might do to prepare. If I wasn't already familiar with it, I'd make a point of riding up that hill at the end soon, within the next few days, so I'd know what to expect and figure out how to pace myself.

Originally Posted by xscottypx (Post 18116487)

yikes that ending. i personally would rather end with that then start and use too much energy up. it can take me 20+ miles just to get warmed up and find my pace

Originally Posted by Robius (Post 18117155)

Well, we have some mountains where i live, not that long but steeper and pretty long. Like 13km %7-8 gradient. I just didn't ride anything with a bunch of people that is why i worry (race tempo etc.).

Originally Posted by Robius (Post 18117179)

I don't think i'm that slow but you might be right. With that elevation and 20km climb it is going to be pretty hard. I had some similar rides at the start of the season. (10km %6 climb after 90km)



There is a shorter course without that climb, but you know, the human ego. :p



I'll try to ride hills in my area because race is far away from where i live. After a long flat section i'll hit the mountains and then hope for the best. :(



Same goes for me too. I'm planning to go easy for the first 30km, but i don't know what to do if a bunch of guys attack. I guess i can't hold myself back and than i hit the wall before that climb. :rolleyes:


BTW: Cappadocia Bike Festival, Veloturk Gran Fondo - Long Course: https://cappadociabikefestival.com/2015/