Sub 8-hours for the UKs toughest sportive? Smashing my target time on the Dragon Gran Fondo

[@trimmxx2169]

im lucky to live only 6 miles from the Bwlch its a beauty of a climb, I'm yet to attempt the dragon, iv just moved from Southampton so will attempt next year once used to all the local hills lol. Cracking ride, Well done!

[@hampshirecyclist]

@@trimmxx2169 thanks - the Bwlch really is a fun climb. Having it on your doorstep will be amazing for your training!

[@joymartino6412]

You’re incredibly strong! I enjoyed watching you flying past the other riders, you made it look so easy! 😮

[@hampshirecyclist]

Thanks Joy - it didn't feel easy but it was a great feeling to have good legs on the day. 😁

[@stephenfeldwick3271]

Great vid - I did the GF 10 years ago when I was in good shape and training for Marmotte that year - signed up to do it again next year for Macmillan after surgery earlier this year.....a good target but some serious training to be done! as I'm a LONG way from the fitness I once had.

[@hampshirecyclist]

Thanks. Best of luck for your return to fitness and your training over the year ahead. Having been fit enough in the past for the Marmotte, I bet you'll get back to peak condition relatively quickly 💪

[@stephenfeldwick3271]

@@hampshirecyclist Thank you, I hope so - I absolutely committed to my training from about 9 months out when I did Marmotte which paid dividends for the challenges I had that year....I remember being more knackered after The Dragon though! It's a tough day out.

[@thomasmain2212]

What a long, beautiful, arduous ride. Love the video-brilliantly edited, as always.

[@hampshirecyclist]

Thanks - it really was a great day out on the bike!😁

[@ramsden35]

Well done mate! Those climbs look horrendous.

[@hampshirecyclist]

Cheers! I had to work hard for sure! 😃