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waggy · **Posts:** 5

Hi I'm new to mtb. Rode a bike all my child hood and on occasion as an adult. Bought a new bike recently and have entered the British Heart Foundation London to Southend off road bike ride. Any tips for getting ready or has anyone completed it before?

MarkL · **Posts:** 118

There's nothing technically difficult on the BHF L2B and some of it is even a bit boring

So concentrate on your strength & fitness, as rolling resistance on trails, is a lot higher than tarmac roads,

waggy · **Posts:** 5

Thanks Mark. Ill get out a fair bit before and put in some time to improve.

Jon · **Posts:** 3602

Welcome waggy and good luck with your training!

waggy · **Posts:** 5

Thanks Jon.

harry48 · **Posts:** 158 **Location:** South Woodham Ferrers

Did the ride last year nothing technical lot of it quiet roads around fields,through Langdon hills and a hard climb at the end at Hadleigh.

waggy · **Posts:** 5

Thanks Harry. I live in basildon so ill be using langdon hills a fair bit.

harry48 · **Posts:** 158 **Location:** South Woodham Ferrers

Doing the ride this year with a guy from work ,just get some mile in you legs your be fine .

fishey334 · **Posts:** 51

https://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/training-zone/cycling-training-zone/cycling-training-schedule

waggy · **Posts:** 5

Thanks fishey. Was looking at this yesterday and plan to stick as close to it as possible.

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