Speedy Kev Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Easter Epic Sportive, Ride Report 5/4/15 On the start line, waiting for the flag to drop... This was my first sportive of the year, and what better than the Easter Epic, an 82 mile loop around Worcestershire. Starting at Holt Heath and going down as far as the Malverns, and back up as far Bewdley. Taking in the Wyche cutting, Ankerdine, Clifton, the Abberleys, and Wynniatts Way, plus lots of other unnamed ascents. Gear used, Trek Crockett, 36/48 chain rings, 11/28 cassette, 25mm tubeless tyres (95psi), Garmin. We set off in a group of about a dozen, the pace steady(ish), this all seemed OK. On the road to Malvern, Liam, the guy next to me, tells me he's a semi pro!! I ride the Wyche cutting at my own pace, enjoying the view, the group has disintegrated, I roll on, climbing up through Cradley and onto Bringsty common. After a fast descent I heave my bike up Ankerdine, they are serving coffee at the top, but I don't stop. Over Clifton, down to Stanford and back up to Rock. I fill my bottle at the feed station, "Has there been many in?" "3..." Next up is Abberley and the 25% ramp of Wynniatts Way. with the worst climbs behind me, and not feeling too bad I ride to the finish at Top Barn Farm. Liam is there, we chat about tough climbs etc.. but I have to ask "been back long??" " about 10 mins" I give myself a High 5 and roll home. Garmin stats 82 miles, 2250m of ascent, max HR 198, av HR 162 Speedy Kev Carbon shoes overtaking manoeuvre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Kevin Sargent... master sportive rider... incredible ride report writer! Rocking that bike, beard and Bonty shoes like no other!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Well done Speedy rode the same event last year in the rain. Malvern was the easy bit the last few climbs were the ones to talk about. Nice pic's. NOT SURE about the shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I really do enjoy your reports Kevin And well done yet again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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