an entry form in, you have effectively entered the lottery. There are roughly 20,000 places available for the general public after taking into account GFA [good for age], charity and club places. In most years about 100,000 entries are received, so chances
-range (about £500) like a Specialized Allex or Trek 1000. As with all things, you get what you pay for – but with bikes the law of diminishing returns starts to kick in around £1,000+. The key thing is that the bike fits properly and is comfortable. Other
, and find what they like.You're well known for your 100-plus-mile weekly training schedule each week. How do you find time to sleep?(Chris Leigh 3)I sleep a lot! I get 10 hours or so at night, and another two in the afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock. I
