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Re: THIS SAT (20th) ACC MEMBERS ROAD RACE CHAMPS - click here!

Postby Chris L » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:37 pm

[quote]Hi Toks

That sounds good to me

Aim to get to CSS for 8:30 off leaving about 8:45

Locky


Can you count me in for the race convoy from CSS please. See you at 8.30 for the off at 8.45.
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Postby Alan M » Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:08 pm

[quote]Won't all wearing the same kit make it very difficult to tell the placings
good point big M but I doubt you'll be sufficiently unrecognisable.

I believe that I will be in the B race odds and sods Colnago team - maybe Brian will join me there.

Well done on T of K Marek - I missed it this year but will do Falling Leaves as my final and only second sportive of the year!

On general point, I have been surprised at the high polemic generated by this thread - I do hope that Saturday's ride will be an 'agreeable' experience with turns taken at the front and good humour all round - BTW can anybody tell me what counts for an 'attack' in cycle racing?

yours, elderly newbie, novice 8)
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Postby Toks » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:16 am

[quote="Alan M"][quote]Won't all wearing the same kit make it very difficult to tell the placings
good point big M but I doubt you'll be sufficiently unrecognisable.

I believe that I will be in the B race odds and sods Colnago team - maybe Brian will join me there.

Well done on T of K Marek - I missed it this year but will do Falling Leaves as my final and only second sportive of the year!

On general point, I have been surprised at the high polemic generated by this thread - I do hope that Saturday's ride will be an 'agreeable' experience with turns taken at the front and good humour all round - BTW can anybody tell me what counts for an 'attack' in cycle racing?

yours, elderly newbie, novice 8)
I haven't been surprised by the "high polemic" (wow Alan I feel like I'm back at university). People can race however they chose to on saturday (as long as they don't endanger themselves or others)after all is is a race. I can still remember you dipping your toes into competitive racing a couple of years back so you're not getting away with that 'hey chaps can we possibly make it a social ride' nonsense on here :wink: :D .You'll all be wearing numbers by the way, none of you look alike and interstingly enough we're only interested in the first 3-5 who cross the line which makes judging easier :D :D
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Postby Alan M » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:56 am

Toks, never be afraid to set high standards of authorship among corresponents on these pages. Of course we'll all be riding in a mutually supportive way - anyone know where to find a tongue in cheek smiley?
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Postby mlocke » Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:36 am

[quote]BTW can anybody tell me what counts for an 'attack' in cycle racing?


Letting the tyres down of everyone who may possibly beat you just before the start in the best possible attempt to win.

That means everyone in the B race better:

- Bring some slime?
- Bring some of those quick inflate cannisters
- Let mine down first so i'm too busy with the smallest pump in the world trying to blow mine up leaving no time to let yours down
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Postby Michelle » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:31 pm

Mr PVT - do we have a start list yet for both races?
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Postby adrian » Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:55 pm

a) Can I enter on the day? There's a chance I might be able to get down there to defend my B-race 4th place from last year.

b) I don't need a racing licence for this, do I?

d) There's no c)
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Postby Amy » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:05 pm

[quote="mlocke"][quote]BTW can anybody tell me what counts for an 'attack' in cycle racing?


Letting the tyres down of everyone who may possibly beat you just before the start in the best possible attempt to win.

That means everyone in the B race better:

- Bring some slime?
- Bring some of those quick inflate cannisters
- Let mine down first so i'm too busy with the smallest pump in the world trying to blow mine up leaving no time to let yours down


There's the old trick of grabbing someone's shorts at the back and pulling them so that they're caught under the saddle - they are then unable to get out of the saddle to sprint :shock:
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Postby Andrew G » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:09 pm

My favourite is the Tom Steels hurl-your-bidon-at-a-fellow-sprinter-in-the-middle-of-a-bunch-gallop tactic.
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Postby -Adam- » Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:01 pm

[quote="Andrew G"]My favourite is the Tom Steels hurl-your-bidon-at-a-fellow-sprinter-in-the-middle-of-a-bunch-gallop tactic.


Nah, I'd miss trying to throw it behind me... :wink:
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Re: ACC 2008 Members Only Road Race: Helpers and Racers

Postby Keith » Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:32 pm

I was out at lunchtime and saw Jim riding the Newchapel circuit. A or B, whaddaya reckon? :D

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]
Any peeps bring some brooms and muscle to sweep the corners?


I can sort this out on Friday afternoon - it's on my way home from work.
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Postby Snoop Doug » Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:43 pm

[quote="adrian"]d) There's no c)


:D :lol: :D
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Re: ACC 2008 Members Only Road Race: Helpers and Racers

Postby Toks » Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:21 am

[quote="Keith"]I was out at lunchtime and saw Jim riding the Newchapel circuit. A or B, whaddaya reckon? :D

definite A :D
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Re: THIS SAT (20th) ACC MEMBERS ROAD RACE CHAMPS - click here!

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:47 am

[quote="Marek"]
Is the race a particular distance or is it just based on time?

Cheers

Marek....


Just for you Marek...

[quote="mprpvt"]It will be approximately 140km - just kidding - 5 laps, approx 30km, starting at 10:00am.

The next race will commence as soon as the first has finished, and is scheduled for 11:00am and will be 8 laps,
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Re: THIS SAT (20th) ACC MEMBERS ROAD RACE CHAMPS - click here!

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:51 am

[quote="Michelle"]Mr PVT - do we have a start list yet for both races?



I have been trying to keep up with the posts, but still have some to go....Anyone who turns up can ride - it makes it easier though if I know beforehand to get the signing-on sheets sorted.
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