Awesome video and lessons learnt, great to hear how some “normal” riders faired and not the instagramers that all seem to do it in sub 9 hours. I’m trying to pluck up the courage to do it, maybe next year. 😊
Great video! This is one of my favourite rides - it is completely achievable with training, support and good nutrition. Let’s get to the target 15% women for 2025 😍😍
Would definately love to see some more women tackle this event, it's so inspiring riding with other women. I said hello to every women I saw on course and chatted when I could :
A great video and follow up to Peaks. This was the first Peaks for me, and it was challenging, especially the heat. Will I do it again? Well, if you asked me that coming up the back of Falls, that was a definite NO with a few other words that weren't Bang Bang. And believe me, I expressed that very sincerely. Before I got back to our accommodation that night I was already talking about next year. Short term memory or stupidity? Thinking back over the whole process, the hardest part is defiantly the training. Training efforts through the week then giving up every weekend with 5-10 hour rides each Saturday and Sunday for months. It is a huge commitment and takes a lot of time and effort. There are weekends where you get to the point that you just don't want to ride but go anyway. Was it worth it? From someone who started riding in May 2023, that is a big yes. It was hard and given my lack of bike experience/fitness I had a lot of work to do. Like anything, if you want to succeed and put the time and effort in you will get there. It still won't be easy, but nothing worth doing, that gives you this sense of accomplishment and achievement ever is. If you are on the fence about having a go at this, don't risk a splinter in the bum, swing your leg over and give it a go.
What a wonderful attitude and agree it is an amazing event and big challenge and commitment from anyone who signs up. Well done on completing, good luck with the rest of your cycling journey.
Did it this year. Advice? Train harder than think you have to train. It's hard. It's hot. The climbs are long and put the easiest gears you can on your bike as the climb up Falls is relentless when you are already buggered.
I like to think training smarter is better, yes you need to train 'alot' but it has to specific and managable to the goal you set yourself. I hope you had a succesful ride and despite feeling buggered can look back with a good sense of achievement.
Always good to hear event info straight from the athletes, I can confirm that the back of Falls was absolute carnage this year due to the 40+ C heat down in the valley.
@@pedalactionyep, being there and walked up some - (mostly :) ) due to all around were not just walking - but laying down in the ditch not able to catch the breath ( get the HR down..)
That is a great question. I've thought about shortening the route but that ditracts from what it is about this event that makes it so special. Perhaps some pace groups that keep particularly women riders together. What are your thoughts?
Yes it can have an effect on overall body temperature. With no shade for a large section of the course it's definately something that should be considered.
All the training is pointless with proper nutrition on the day, what was their nutrition???. With that distance and heat water, gels and bananas jjst aint enough
100% agree David food is so important. Our athletes have specific nutrition advice which suited them, however even with the right nutitrion the body can respond like it's never done before hence the large DNF rate this year.
Great video! This is one of my favourite rides - it is completely achievable with training, support and good nutrition. Let’s get to the target 15% women for 2025 😍😍
Awesome video and lessons learnt, great to hear how some “normal” riders faired and not the instagramers that all seem to do it in sub 9 hours. I’m trying to pluck up the courage to do it, maybe next year. 😊
reach out 'when' you take the plunge we'll be happy to help. Keep on pedalling
Great video well done. Bang, Bang!
Thanks Lee, your speech was epic! Love the work you all do as wave leaders
Great vid; I worked on the first 5 3Peaks and got to see it evolve into an epic ride.
Wow well done, such history to a great event. I'm glad you enjoyed it
Great video! This is one of my favourite rides - it is completely achievable with training, support and good nutrition. Let’s get to the target 15% women for 2025 😍😍
Would definately love to see some more women tackle this event, it's so inspiring riding with other women. I said hello to every women I saw on course and chatted when I could :
A great video and follow up to Peaks. This was the first Peaks for me, and it was challenging, especially the heat. Will I do it again? Well, if you asked me that coming up the back of Falls, that was a definite NO with a few other words that weren't Bang Bang. And believe me, I expressed that very sincerely. Before I got back to our accommodation that night I was already talking about next year. Short term memory or stupidity? Thinking back over the whole process, the hardest part is defiantly the training. Training efforts through the week then giving up every weekend with 5-10 hour rides each Saturday and Sunday for months. It is a huge commitment and takes a lot of time and effort. There are weekends where you get to the point that you just don't want to ride but go anyway. Was it worth it? From someone who started riding in May 2023, that is a big yes. It was hard and given my lack of bike experience/fitness I had a lot of work to do. Like anything, if you want to succeed and put the time and effort in you will get there. It still won't be easy, but nothing worth doing, that gives you this sense of accomplishment and achievement ever is. If you are on the fence about having a go at this, don't risk a splinter in the bum, swing your leg over and give it a go.
What a wonderful attitude and agree it is an amazing event and big challenge and commitment from anyone who signs up. Well done on completing, good luck with the rest of your cycling journey.
good share and loved the stats! well done to everyone who started
Thanks, certainly helps put it into perspective doesn't it
can definitely say the filming and structure of the videos looks more professional 👍
cheers Orlando, you'd do well at this event
Really good video. A small part of me would like to do it but i know i can't. Respect to anyone who finishes it.
it's certainly a wonderful place to ride. I highly recommend the event, if you ever curious to know if the event is for you let us know
@@pedalactionThe scenery looks amazing no doubt. But i'm terrible at climbing and very injury prone.
@@DanTuber keep pedlaling and doing what you enjoy
Did it this year. Advice? Train harder than think you have to train. It's hard. It's hot. The climbs are long and put the easiest gears you can on your bike as the climb up Falls is relentless when you are already buggered.
I like to think training smarter is better, yes you need to train 'alot' but it has to specific and managable to the goal you set yourself. I hope you had a succesful ride and despite feeling buggered can look back with a good sense of achievement.
interviews are priceless. thanks !!!
Always good to hear event info straight from the athletes, I can confirm that the back of Falls was absolute carnage this year due to the 40+ C heat down in the valley.
@@pedalactionyep, being there and walked up some - (mostly :) ) due to all around were not just walking - but laying down in the ditch not able to catch the breath ( get the HR down..)
So interesting to hear all these personal stories. How do you choose who you interview?
that was the easy bit, harder was not making the video longer we did do a fair bit of cropping :)
The event is looking at having more women what do you think would help bring up the numbers
That is a great question. I've thought about shortening the route but that ditracts from what it is about this event that makes it so special. Perhaps some pace groups that keep particularly women riders together. What are your thoughts?
Ho would have been regretting wearing that all black kit in the heat.
Yes it can have an effect on overall body temperature. With no shade for a large section of the course it's definately something that should be considered.
Yes I'm looking into light colored gears for next yr. Just incase its not again
All the training is pointless with proper nutrition on the day, what was their nutrition???. With that distance and heat water, gels and bananas jjst aint enough
100% agree David food is so important. Our athletes have specific nutrition advice which suited them, however even with the right nutitrion the body can respond like it's never done before hence the large DNF rate this year.
The Number 1 thing is Weight. Get the fat off you.
whilst excess weight is factor it's not everything as James proved being a bigger guy. It's still achievable even if you're not a mountain goat.
Great video! This is one of my favourite rides - it is completely achievable with training, support and good nutrition. Let’s get to the target 15% women for 2025 😍😍