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What to do in Harrogate the day before Struggle Dales
If you're heading to our Struggle Dales Express Sign-on, make the most of your day in Harrogate with our insider tips on what to do in Harrogate the day before the Struggle Dales Sportive.
Drink Coffee
At Struggle HQ we love our coffee and in our opinion the best place for a brew in Harrogate is Hoxton North. What’s more, this trendy brunch bar does an awesome bacon, eggs and avocado on sourdough.
They stop serving food at 3pm and in the evening turn into a casual bar. Here you can grab a
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...
Jessica Learmonth: How to Beast your Bike Training - Even in Bad Weather
ITU Pro Triathlete, Olympian and Yorkshire Lass maxes-out her winter miles on the bike. Here’s Jessica’s tips for foul-weather sportive training.
1. Get Your Kit Choice Bang On
“My go-to kit for a long ride in bad weather is neoprene gloves and overshoes if its wet. I love my winter jacket. I also wear chunky winter boots - they look terrible but are worth it. I always wear a Buff - either on my head to keep my ears warm or around my neck to keep the cold wind out.”
2. Create Mind Motivators
...Can you do The Struggle Double? This Girl Can!
Anneleen Bosma is one of the first riders to join the Struggle Double crew having completed the two hardest Yorkshire sportives in the same season. Wondering if you can do the Struggle Double? Find out how Anneleen rates Struggle Dales against Struggle Moors here.
Why Do The Struggle Double?
“I was really terrible at riding up hills; I’m from the Netherlands and we don't have hills there after all! I was always the last one to get to the top, so at the...
Henrietta Colborne: How to Climb Stronger - and Quicker
Henrietta completed Struggle Dales as part of her training for the Tour de Yorkshire pro women’s race. Now racing professionally on the continent, Henrietta explains how you can improve your climbing in the lead up to our hilly Yorkshire sportives.
1. Set Tough Goals
“The majority of my racing in 2017 was in Holland and Belgium - a few lumps here and there but no 20 km climbs! At the end of 2017 I raced Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche; a 5-day stage race in the South of France. It included 30 km+ climbs in 30 degree...