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Ride Safety
Ride with others wherever possible. Ride within your limits and set off with enough time to
reach your end point in safety.
These trails can be extremely technical. Ride with confidence and take your time. Do not
be rushed into silly moves by the bravado of others. Line choice and balance is key.
Preparatory Rides
We’ve included 3 preparatory loops at the back of this guide, so that you can take a few
trips out to test yourself. These can be done over three weekends . Each of them takes you
across different terrain: Lakeland slate; fast and steep Dales drove roads; and the great
Moorland singletrack.
Riding these will give you a good idea on what to expect on the whole C2C journey.
Safety first is the key, but do enjoy the thrills that these three National Parks provide.
Food and Drink
Eat and drink regularly, and don't wait until you need to - by then it's too late and you'll
suffer the consequences.
Have a good full meal before you leave, mixing it up with proteins, fats, carbohydrates and
sugars.
Take some sugary snacks with you and some carbs, making sure to eat regularly. There are
a great selection of energy gels on the market these days which will help to keep your
energy levels up.
The trick is to graze throughout the day as you ride and eat well before and after. This way
you will keep going more comfortably. Whilst there are some pubs on route—be sensible.
Beer does not help you to pedal up hill. It just numbs the pain!