Dave has ridden many, many Sportives now and it never ceases to amaze him just how "unprepared" some riders are for the task they have set themselves. Some of these Sportives are the hardest things you could possibly do on a bike. Not just physically and mentally hard, but technically difficult too. Take La Marmotte or Dave's own Mega Challenge. These are seriously difficult events and should not be taken lightly. They need thought and "PREPARATION!" Dave has seen some of the states that riders get themselves into at the finish of these events and at times it's not a pretty sight. Some riders are putting themselves at risk. They are taking on the unknown and if you ride some of the harder Sportives unprepared, you could be in for a nasty shock and could even be doing yourself a lot of harm!

Have you asked yourself the following questions:…

1.  Which Sportive am I capable of riding at the moment and which should I enter?

2.  Have I done enough and, more importantly, the correct training to get me through the Sportive?

3.  Am I physically and mentally up to the task of riding this or that Sportive?

4  Have I the technical ability on the bike to ride this Sportive?

5.  How should I be preparing for this Sportive?

6.  What should I be eating before , during and after the Sportive?

7.  What clothing and equipment would I need for this Sportive?

8.  How do I pace this Sportive if I am a complete novice?

9.  What do I take with me in case of an emergency to the bike or myself?

How many of you can say they have the answers to all of these questions? I would guess that most of you do not, and that is where a COACH comes into the equation. A good coach can, or should, be able to answer all of these questions. A good coach should be able to train you up to ride the Sportive you may have set as your "goal". Plus, a good coach could advise you on what a realistic "goal" would be for you, with your current state of fitness.  

This is also where "Dave Lloyd Coaching" comes into it's own. Dave has ridden as a Professional bike rider and been into the Sport for 40 years now. He has an amazing track record with his athletes and is an avid Sportiver himself. He has produced the fastest time overall in at least 10 Sportives in the last 5 years and has just "won" La Marmotte for his age group in the fastest time ever! So, who better to advise you on everything "SPORTIVE" and help you attain your goals without the heartache.… You will find no-one with Dave's experience and enthusiasm for Sportives. What he doesn't know about preparing for any Sportive is not worth knowing and his knowledge of Sportives is unsurpassed by any other coach out there.

Look no further, get yourself a Coach to prepare for your next Sportive and make that Coach "DAVE LLOYD" !

Just take a look through the Dave Lloyd Website and pay particular attention to Dave's CV's... Also look to the Ramp test and Consultation as your first port of call if you want to take your training to the next level. This would be the ideal place to start on your quest to become the SPORTIVER you've always wanted to be !!