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The art of the recce

Winter riding is nearing its end and, if it’s gone to plan, you’ve racked up volume in search of greater aerobic capacity, increased fat burning and improved technique ready for events season. Now, it’s time for course reconnaissance.

Knowing exactly what confronts you, whether you’re facing the Dragon, RideLondon or the Etape this summer, will dilute the surprises, mostly settle the nerves and result in your best effort. That’s why we’ve brought you proven methods to plan your best race yet. Good luck!

01 CHUNK IT

Breaking your event and its recce down into chunks allows you to focus. “Focus only on the current segment as you ride, treating it as a mini challenge.” You could also use this approach to help you manage your fuelling needs.

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