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Squires and Spires Sportive 2016
Battling the hills of Northamptonshire
The Apache Brave Racing Team took on the challenge of the Squires and Spires Sportive on May 8th. A brutal 51 mile hilly route. Their was no rest bite during the ride with hill after hill and in what turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far.
It was a fast start for some as the pace of the main group pushed a
speedy 28mph, thankfully the hills slowed the pace down and broke up the
riders to leave just small groups of around 5 to 8 riders. After a
hilly first 5 miles the pace settled down to an easy 16 mph and
continued at this pace towards Daventry which was the main turning point
for the 51 mile route.
The temperature was now rising to a 26
degree heat which meant hydration was an important factor for the ride,
thankfully we had packed some good quality carb full water bottles
and some tasty protein bars
for the journey. The feed station was a welcome break for some, being
able to refill the water bottles and grabbing a quick bite to eat before
setting off to the finish line.
A few quick descents where riders hit over 40 mph were quickly followed by steep hills; it was just a matter of pushing hard to the finish, battling each hill with the support of all the other riders on route and grabbing the well deserved medal at the finish line. It was the toughest sportive of the year so far, with all the Apache Brave Racing team riders feeling battered and tired, a sports massage and recovery drinks are well and truly needed.
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