EPISODE #45
In this episode I’m off to Wales again… to take on a pretty special challenge. I’ll be taking part in the legendary Dragon Ride, it’s known as the toughest sportive in the uk, not only that but I’ll be taking on the 296km route aptly named “the devil” and for good reason. This monstrous route takes in a lot of know climbs in the area and is know for being absolutely relentless, taking many victims and unfortunately causing many to throw in the towel.

So even though I knew all this before hand, I thought it was great idea to try and complete said “monstrous route” in the fastest time I could. Making this an absolute suffer-fest. This was right up there with some of the hardest cycling I’ve ever done… but what a fantastic day! See how I get on and see if it tempts you to take part next year..!

Special thanks to Prime Components for supplying me with the wheels:
https://primebikecomponents.com/

If you want to have a go yourself: https://www.dragonride.co.uk/

Here’s links to the two previous episodes I mention:
WELSH EPIC -    • CYCLING THE LENGTH OF A COUNTRY, TWICE!  
7 EVERESTS -    • CYCLING 7 EVERESTS IN 7 DAYS!  

Here's the link to the Strava data from the day:
  / strava  

00:00 - INTRO
00:41 - LET'S START THE SHOW!
02:34 - HERE WE GO!
06:18 - BLACK MOUNTAIN!
09:11 - THE DREAM TEAM!
11:58 - A MUCH NEEDED FEED STOP!
13:59 - A WHOLE WORLD OF PAIN!
16:26 - THE END IS NEAR!
18:56 - IT’S OVER/ DE-BRIEF!
22:31 - OUTRO

I'd like to hear what you think, if you have any suggestions or if there's something particular you'd like to see... maybe you could even set me a challenge to complete? Hit me up in the comments...

Anyways... Thanks for watching & please subscribe!
Thomas “The Cycling Tattooist.”

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