not sure if this should be here or in the sportive sub -board but that didn't seem to have any ride reports...
I rode my first sportive today. The circuito del caffe - organised by my local railway station coffee shop to raise money for cancer charities (one of whom were rather fab when Mrs Moultonaught was poorly a couple of years ago)
I did the short route of 30 miles. It was a circular route from Oxford Parkway railway station.
On the short route there was a nice mix of roadies, a couple of mtbs, some hybrids and me on my Airnimal fixed-wheel folder complete with Carradice Super C saddlebag.
I went off route near the start so I'm not sure if I rode further or not as far as the official route, as my folder hasn't got a cycle computer, but it was a really nice ride, and flatter than expected!
I was surprised that my legs didn't find it harder, as it's the furthest I've ridden on fixed to date. Much fun...