Persuaded by Burkhard this would be a good idea I agreed to do my first MTb sportive in 3 years or so.Its a very different thing to the Road. !
Great event organised and run by the la Penya lloberos of Villalonga..
The route took us up the notorius La llancuna climb.. (I used this to prepare for Mt Ventoux a couple of year back.. )
Its nowhere near as long as the Ventoux But the slopes are similiar..
Then we climbed a bit more upon to the top of the ridge looking down into the Gallinera valley. heading west I think ? Here´s Burhard heading downhill and the last was of him till the finish line.
The ride descended into the village or Lorca (Lorxa ) and back to Villa longa via the via verde route ( its a bit like a sus trans route but more natural.. )
Great ride. But next time ill have a better saddle with one of those cut out bits in the middle..
I just wasnt ready for this type of event.. and have my work cut out to complete our 150 km MTB Marathon in two week time..
Im just not sure how much that will help me to prepare for the 205 km Pirenean Quebrantahuesos Road sportive just two week later. ? Ill let you know.
