I recently signed up for the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride, which is on Sunday 6th May, as a prelude to things longer and higher later in the year.
I procrastinated for some time.
It’s only £50, though, which I thought was quite reasonable and then realised that it must be the ‘going rate’ as it’s £58 for Pru Ride London. The big difference being that all of your mates won’t get into the Pru Ride London whereas there are still places for TdY.
Well the other ‘big difference’ is that it will certainly cost me more than that in petrol and various presents for family and friends I am meeting up with. I’ll probably be staying near Bingley with family. Some of you may know Bingley as the Home of the Brownlees. But, no, I’m not staying with them – though my sister did go to the same school (long and turgidly complex story).
Back to the race. I mean, ride.
Note: It’s a ‘Ride’ and not a ‘Race’ … yeah right 😉
I think the course changes each year and so this is the 129km long route for 2018 that I am doing:
Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride – Route 2018
Here is the elevation profile again and it doesn’t really give too much away but it’s over 2050m of climbing which should be fine.
Likely Bike+Gadget Choice: Cervelo S3, Shimano bits, Wahoo Elemnt Bolt, Specialized Evade helmet, ASSOS pants and other stuff. I will probably have some fancy top from some prestigious European race that I didn’t do.
I shall be putting my Rings of Lactate Fire to good use too hopefully (Dura Ace 50-34T).
It’s all in preparation for this. Well, ‘this’ and a bit more besides. All thrown into a week of cycling fun.
https://the5krunner.com/2018/02/06/col-daubisque-upgrade-kit/
Last Updated on 17 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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Nice name drop of Cervelo. How much do they sub you for?
A 3 figure sum.
Yes a 3 figure sum that I paid for the second-hand frame from ‘random guy’ (friend of a friend of a friend). Complete with a few scratches as per https://the5krunner.com/2018/01/19/new-bike-built-details/
A 4 hour ride, I guess. 👍
Not with my stem the length it is.
😂👌
10cm was enough after today’s fit