Which one of the routes did you chose? 1) 167km 2) 225km 3) 312km?

@paulhatcher951

Жыл бұрын

I did 312km last year, loved it, one of the best sportives. My top tips ... 1) Train for it! Unless you're a pro cyclist this is one you should really train for. You need to be comfortable doing at least 250km to complete the 312km. 2) Arrive early if you do not have a VIP package. I arrived a good hour before the start when the pens opened up. I got away pretty quickly once the VIPs had gone. 3) It can be cold when you arrive at the start at 0530 hours (like 8C) even in April. So take a jacket/thermal layer or snood you can stuff in a pocket when it warms up. I saw people shivering for a good hour on the start line. That's not a good way to start. 4) Make a feed station - distance - time table and tape it to your top tube. Then you can glance down and have a constant reminder of what you need to do to complete the distance and where the stops are. I found this so helpful re my pacing. 5) As you say, pace yourself, don't get carried away and swept up in a fast train. You can easily blow up. 6) Don't spend too much time at food stops especially early on. Just fill your bottle grab some food and eat on the go. The further in you go the less crowded the stops become. 7) Enjoy yourself whatever happens :)

@leg_works

Жыл бұрын

@@paulhatcher951 Thanks! Great tips, hope to see you this year!

Thank you for your tips. I completed the 312 km and it's very important your recommendation to keeping a "comfortable" pace from the beginning to the end. I agree that the organization is really awesome and the atmosphere between riders is excellent.

Great video, looking forward to seeing you on the road 👍

Very interesting tips, thank you. I competed the 167 in 2019 in 6.5 hours. Hoping to do the 225 in 2023.

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, best of luck and see you on the 30th!

I did exactly the same in 2021! But rectified my disappointment this April 2023. 312 ✔️ Great video; very well done. 👌🏻

@leg_works

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, on 3rd attempt I have completed the 312km this year as well 💪

@rodcosta3603

Жыл бұрын

@@leg_works awsome! Great feeling. 💪🏼

Great video. I love the way you say knackered !

Great advice and presentation.. I’m a diabetic and got my fuelling wrong on my first and second events such that I bonked and could only just manage the 167. Hopefully I’ve learnt my lesson and will finish the 312 this year.

@leg_works

6 ай бұрын

Yes, fuelling for such an event is always critical. Even more so when being a diabetic. I was amazed when last year I rode with a guy well over 50 who was a Type 1 and has ridden the Ötztaler Radmarathon already a couple of times... 225km and 5,000m of elevation. Best of luck to you!

Great video, looking to do the 312 in 2024, so thanks for the important info

Even if I‘m not riding this year, I enjoyed your tips. May be next year I will join you buddy ;). Wish you this year more luck, allways tail wind and no flats or mechanicals for the race. Great Vid buddy!

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, much appreciated! Hope we still get to ride together this year.

Thanks man! I like your channel and this video was very useful. I hope you got back and did 312 this year (2022). I would love to do the race (but most probably 167 or 225 - we’ll see how the training goes!). It’s a big ambition of mine to do this, in part because I love Mallorca! 💕

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind and encouraging words! Hope to see you one day on Mallorca and maybe riding alongside on the next edition of Mallorca 312

I like your honesty and well done for going back this year, I look forward to seeing how you do and if your pacing strategy works. I'm looking to do my first 312 in 2023. BTW just out of interest what HR/power zone to you hope to spend most time in and what kind of w/kg do you hope to hold?

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll plan to spend more time in HR3 and maybe 4. Last time I spent a lot in HR5! In terms of power, I will focus around 200-220W which is Z2/Z3 for me.

@chrisoliver6690

2 жыл бұрын

@@leg_works great to known what not to do, I'll plan to avoid Z5! Good luck with this year and I'll look forward to the video you make on it.

@davidholt1966

2 жыл бұрын

@@leg_works I am planning to do my first Mallorca 312km in April 2023 and kind people like you offering their advice is invaluable Best of luck on 30th April and I look forward to hearing how you get on

Decent vid! I'll be there, most likely for the 225. Hoping for dry roads......

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and best of luck. I‘ll be fighting for 312km this time 💪 with that amount of rain we are currently seeing, chances are good to have a dry race end of April

@CyclespeedTours

2 жыл бұрын

@@leg_works This winter has been very dry and the weather is bad now. Let's hope we get all the rain out of the way before end April! Wet descents really slow things down.

@CyclespeedTours

2 жыл бұрын

@@leg_works by the way, I have done many videos, including some on preparing for the Etape du Tour, very similar in difficulty to the 312

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw it. Well done!

Hi, It is a useful video. I am going to try and do the full 312 this year. I think I will find the cut off time quite challenging. If I can't get a VIP package. What time should I plan to get to the start line? My plan to bring enough food and drink to get to the 3rd feed station before stopping. BTW I think we met at the last GCN Mallorca event

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, yes we met last October at the GCN event. I remember you! As for the M312, I suggest to be 10-15min before the official start time at the start line. Last year there was a bit of confusion which box to start in exactly and it can become a bit stressful to run back and forth while the first riders are already taking off, I imagine. As for the cut off times, I think they will be more relaxed this April. Problem was that the sunset end of October was already quite early compared to April and that pretty much dictated the cut off times. Since the feed stations are well organised I think you can refill your bottles and grab a snack and gel in under 5 minutes - easy. On the 225/312km route, the 3rd feed station will be in Escapdella about 130km into the race.

Nice video, thanks. I signed up for 312 2023. Do you have training tips or recommendations? I thought about getting a trainer as this right after winter season.

@leg_works

Жыл бұрын

Hey Rafael, If possible I would recommend to ride the route before hand, even if it's broken down in multiple stages. Just to familiarise with the route. Other than that, I think you just need to practise riding the distance. I'm currently throwing in a longer ride each month, like 160-180km on top of usual 3-4hrs rides. It helps to know your pace, align your nutrition strategy, and makes you get more comfortable in the saddle. Good luck and see you next year!

@rafaeltaleisnik4129

Жыл бұрын

@@leg_works thanks for the reply. One more question, how did you do with the Garmin battery? Did you gps hold all the way through?

@leg_works

Жыл бұрын

@@rafaeltaleisnik4129 haha, that's a good one 😁 but a valid concern. Not sure if it can be seen on one of the pictures. I actually taped a power bank to the bike. But in the end I didn't need it. I have the 1030 and even though it's like 6-7 years old, the battery will last for 10-12 hours. Especially if I disconnect the radar which you don't need on the ride.

Pro tip for YOU: Make sure that your music is not a sh!t ton louder than your narration on your video

@leg_works

2 жыл бұрын

Good that captions are available throughout my videos 😂

BATMAN

How much time before event is advised to be in Mallorca 2 or 3days, cannot decide?

@leg_works

6 ай бұрын

I think 2 days should be enough time to get settled. Make sure that your bike is well set up and maybe ride a few kilometre following the original Route of the Mallorca 312 towards the first climb.

@Andrejcekjenko

6 ай бұрын

@@leg_works Thanks. Plan is to come in thursday then could handle 2 warming ride before event. For the other collegues also wish to visit gems like Calobra and Forementor, but probably after event days, if rest will be enough.

haha good effort - 60 mins at feed stations! crazy. 60 seconds MAX each. Ride to power and you will not blow up so soon either, good luck next time

Tips to survive the 312 not to do a good time 🤦‍♂️

Amateur tips?!

@harryc1567

3 ай бұрын

Good tips