RACE PACING

Words of wisdom to get your timing right.

Focus on keeping the intensity low for the first few miles and avoid competitive instincts on the day’s first climb. Once you’ve settled into your rhythm, you can decide whether or not you feel like pushing a little harder.

AVOID SURGING

Most sportive riders don’t need to cover attacks or break away from a group, so think about managing effort – conserving on the hills, recovering on descents and avoiding spikes in effort.