it is to sit up and spin. At 72kg Lance Armstrong is big for a cyclist, and on an extended climb he's most efficient pedalling seated at 110 to 120 rpms. A lighter rider might be in and out of the saddle, pushing a bigger gear at 80 to 90 rpms.3. Ride your own
.cyclefilm.com, reckons that you don't need to dress like Lance Armstrong to enjoy sportives. "For entry-level sportives, mountain-bike shorts with a padded Lycra inlay are much more comfortable than full-on Lycra. You can always 'upgrade' to streamline kit as you
their race time. Your money buys two hours of testing, which is enough time to fine-tune your existing position. It would take far longer, possibly days, to get the full Lance Armstrong treatment, calculating your best position from scratch, along
-tune your existing position. It would take far longer, possibly days, to get the full Lance Armstrong treatment, calculating your best position from scratch, along with each component on your bike and every piece of equipment. No excusesI'm too slow
