Having trouble finding your way around sportives? From planning your nutrition during training, through what to expect on the day and on to post-ride recovery, our bite-sized sportive tips will help ensure that your big day on the road goes smoothly.
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Sportive Tips - Know the route - Although the majority of sportives are excellently marked, with fluorescent arrows and organisers supplying maps, there’s still plenty of opportunity for a lapse in concentration – whether that’s a result of chatting to a friend, enjoying the scenery or simply not paying attention! |
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Sportive Tips - Be prepared on the day - Despite the promises of fully signed routes, with on-site parking, instantaneous sign on and professional mechanics servicing any broken bikes, your sportive experience will be far more relaxed if you’re organised and self sufficient. |
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Sportive Tips - What to expect on the day - While the modern sportive provides most creature comforts, it’s worth remembering all are temporarily set-up race villages and a last minute toilet visit isn’t the smartest move. However, there are some great secrets to be discovered, including feed stations with home-made cakes and soups over energy products which are the norm. |
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Sportive Tips - Pacing your ride - Pacing your ride is an essential element to any sportive and could be the difference between a ride in the broom wagon and a personal best. When it comes to pacing, knowledge is power and at its most basic, a little research on the route will mean you’re prepared whatever’s in store. |
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Sportive Tips - What to eat during training - What you eat and drink during training should mirror what you plan to eat during a sportive – unless your training session has a specified alternative aim such as weight loss or adapting your body to burn fat and in turn become more efficient. |
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Sportive Tips - Pre-Event Nutrition - Before your sportive it’s essential to eat the right things, which means a taper in training coupled with a balanced diet throughout the week leading up to the event is best, with a focus on remaining hydrated. |
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Sportive Tips - Eating and drinking on the day - What you eat and drink is essential to surviving a sportive, but you needn’t have a sports science degree to understand how best to stay fuelled for hours on the bike. |
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Sportive Tips - Post-event nutrition - Whether you’re planning a long season of sportives and need to be ready for the following week of training, or just want to make it into the office on Monday morning, post event nutrition is the answer! |
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