Dr Ben Rockett is the General Manager of Programs at KidsXpress, Ben is also an accomplished cyclist, holding the world record for the Land\u2019s End to John o\u2019Groats Return (3,025 kms in 5days 21hours 8 minutes) between 2010 and 2017.<\/p>\n Ben has also cycled across the USA, raced across Europe with the Disney cycling team, finished 4th<\/sup>\u00a0at the 2012 24 Hour Time Trial World Championships and was the first person to traverse Baffin Island, in the Canadian Arctic, by bicycle.<\/p>\n Benn has some expert tips for riders taking part in the Bowral Classic:<\/p>\n Benn’s Pre-Ride Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n 1<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Nothing should be a surprise on the event day.<\/p>\n 1.1\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In these final weeks leading up to the event ensure you hone your food, drinks, and clothing for the day.<\/p>\n 2.2\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0Don\u2019t try something new at the event. If you are going to use a sports drink, gel, or bar, or anything else for that matter, say, tuna sandwiches strapped to your handlebar, make sure you have used whatever it is in your longer training rides leading into the event. Don\u2019t surprise your belly with something new on the day!<\/p>\n 2.3\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 If you\u2019re saving a fancy new piece of kit for a big unveil at the event, show it off before! You don\u2019t want to be finding out that your new shoes are a bit uncomfortable, or you didn\u2019t quite place the cleat in the right position after 3 hours of riding around Bowral. Test them before! Same with your event jersey\u2026 ride in it before the event so that you can tear out that frustrating scratch label well in advance of the sweaty climbs that the Bowral route planners have thrown in as a test for all!<\/p>\n 2<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 There is still time to get in some longer rides.<\/p>\n 2.1\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Let\u2019s acknowledge that the most common thing to hear on the start line is: \u201cI haven\u2019t done much \/ enough training\u201d. If you signed up for a hefty distance and you haven\u2019t had time to get around to the training you would have liked, there\u2019s still time to get the hours into your body. You don\u2019t need to ride 100kms in one go if you haven\u2019t already, but you can find a caf\u00e9 that\u2019s 50kms away, ride there, enjoy a few hours eating, resting, recovering and then pedal your second 50kms home. Break up the total distance and recognise that with enough time on the bike, you\u2019ll make it!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.bowralclassic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ben-cycling-4.jpg\")
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