Struggle — Struggle Moors
Training Tips: How to Stay Hydrated on a Sportive
Don’t let the cramp bite on the Yorkshire climbs with our top hydration tips for Struggle sprotives.
1. Meet Magnesium
Struggle’s Matt has recently been battling cramps during the latter stages of a long road races. After consulting with health food experts, Matt tried magnesium tablets once a day.
Magnesium is not only an important electrolyte which gets lost through sweat, it also relaxes the muscles to help stop that...
Training Tips: How to Ride Rosedale Chimney Bank
Hitting the foot of Rosedale Chimney Bank is fearful enough for any cyclist. With 91 miles already in the legs over a shark-jaw profile, Struggle Moors riders will need to summon every ounce of oomph left in order to avoid a steep hike-with-bike.
In our latest video blog, Struggle's Matt Mannakee shows you what's in store when you reach Rosedale Chimney Bank, the ultimate climb on one of the hardest sportives in Yorkshire and the UK...
Rosedale Chimney Bank
Rosedale Chimney Bank is one of the UK's most feared cycling climbs. Rising...
Training Tips: How to Ride Glaisdale Horror Cycling climb?
Glaisdale Horror (aka Caper Hill on Strava) is an elusive hill concealed in the heather-clad North Yorkshire Moors. But once you’ve unearthed it, by jove you’ll know it. Discover more about this tasty climb and how to conquer it here…
Horrifying Stats
Glaisdale Horror (Caper Hill) is 0.8 miles long with an elevation gain of 608ft, an average gradient of 14% and its steepest section is around 25%.
The Horror is the 85 mile marker on the Struggle Moors sportive, which takes place on Sunday 8th July 2018 from Ampleforth.
While...
Training Tips: Preparing for a Struggle Sportive: 2 Weeks to Go
2 Weeks to Go!
Whether you're aiming for Gold or simply aiming to get round this gruelling Yorkshire sportive, here are a few things you should be thinking about with two weeks to go a Struggle sportive.
1. Decrease your Distance
If you’re serious about the time you cross the finish line on an epic Struggle Yorkshire sportive, this week should mark the start of your taper. Your taper...