And it's goodbye from him

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Steady on Rob, we don't want to lose everyone

[Robh]

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]Steady on Rob, we don't want to lose everyone

[Stu Merckx Man]

rob- trouble is they would a want commitment. i dont really want to commit to anything.

they would tell you when your racing, when your not, what you can race, what you cant. id rather choose when i want to race and what i want to race.

id rather not be as fit as perhaps i could be with proffessional coaching at something like in gear, but be able to do what i like race wise at addiscombe. also now there is a good team spirit among the regular racers at addiscombe which makes it all the more enjoyable.

and with the south east team and john barkley there is pleanty of opportunity to race on the continent next season.

stu

[Tony]

I concur entirely with an earlier comment made by Paul - even as someone who once left ACC to go and ride elsewhere.

Like most riders I want to be part of strong, stable set-up. I'd also like to see some 'return' for ACC on any advice, guidance and other support that I provide. I'm sure most others experienced riders in ACC are the same.

Also, one or two posts on this thread have highlighted the merits or supposed merits of other clubs and set-ups. I would highlight that Norwood Paragon (sorry for swearing) currently have a really good RR squad and have no ties or sponsorship at all. ACC has a good team spirit and is improving rapidly. Over the next couple of seasons, I really think it is going to be a fun place to be.

[Stu Merckx Man]

word??

exactly marco, i dont want it to become a chore, or something i feel i HAVE to do.

[quote="Stu Merckx Man"]rob- trouble is they would a want commitment. i dont really want to commit to anything.

they would tell you when your racing, when your not, what you can race, what you cant. id rather choose when i want to race and what i want to race.

[Paul H]

[quote]Quite simply you're alluding to the fact that the training group "hang on if you can" mentality and just do your best when racing neglects team tactics which would possibly ensure better results

[Stu Merckx Man]

[quote]This didnt put off Stu who used to get dropped on a regular basis

[Ian A4size]

There was a regular training group 4 years ago as well, but people go on to do other things in their lives.

[quote="Stu Merckx Man"][quote]This didnt put off Stu who used to get dropped on a regular basis

[Paul H]

If im racing, ill probably buy another one.

[quote="Paul H"][Bare in mind the training group only came into existance last winter and it produced a very successful season for ACC.

[Tony]

Observing from my armchair, I agree with Paul that the training group was one of the reasons why the club was so successful in the early part of the season. Riders enjoyed it, it incentivised all the competitive guys to get better so they could beat each other. I'm not sure who organised it, but whoever made it happen deserves a lot of credit.

If aspiring racers are getting put-off there needs to be a route them too. But I wouldn't advocate changing the training group if that's what the the racers enjoy and if it is working.

[quote="Tony"]If aspiring racers are getting put-off there needs to be a route them too. .

[Stu Merckx Man]

oh i think i get it now toks

how about a 'training development group' for those wanting to start racing next year, or for less fit, or less experienced racers, or for anyone who wants it. kind of a go between from the 19s/20s to the training group. a group to try and nurture would be racers into competative, fit, experienced riders for when they race? but without the kind of cut throat if your dropped your dropped kind of thing, that kind of thing?