Club Run 03/11/07

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Postby Marek » Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:00 pm

How about a new version club run. Start eveyone off in the training group and then see how long you can hang on. Before long groups will form naturally of dishevelled riders wimpering along at their own pace, when George gets back that will probably be at about 10mph after he has blown everyone up by riding at 400 watts.

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Postby Steve B » Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:31 pm

Don't know what you mean Paul :wink:
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Postby huw williams » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:34 am

[quote="Marek"]How about a new version club run. Start eveyone off in the training group and then see how long you can hang on. Before long groups will form naturally of dishevelled riders wimpering along at their own pace, when George gets back that will probably be at about 10mph after he has blown everyone up by riding at 400 watts.

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well done Marek - you've just invented RACING :D
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Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:38 am

[quote]Marek wrote:
How about a new version club run. Start eveyone off in the training group and then see how long you can hang on. Before long groups will form naturally of dishevelled riders wimpering along at their own pace, when George gets back that will probably be at about 10mph after he has blown everyone up by riding at 400 watts.

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That was a standard club run when I joined ACC, except for George, read John Smith:roll:
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Postby Jon C C on a Bianchi » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:21 pm

Blimey, fellas, didn't realise the CR was a Sacred Cow! Should have know better. :shock:

I'm not complaining and frankly don't really give a toss. Ultimately the only thing that matters is that an agreeable time is had by all. :D

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PS but still think some riders lack the balls to move up to a faster group! :lol:
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Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:55 am

[quote]Ultimately the only thing that matters is that an agreeable time is had by all.


Well said

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Postby Alex P » Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:54 am

[quote]PS but still think some riders lack the balls to move up to a faster group!


I agree but on the other hand I also think that it is a gradual process that is working slowly hence the increased numbers that are now going out on the 18mph group.

I think they key is good stewardship and discipline, then people feel comfortable in moving up. I know the speed creeps up (which I believe is good as it stretches people) but I always try to keep an eye on the group, especially at the back, to see how they are coping and slow it down if necessary if people are struggling.

I like to hope that if I take out a group they get a good safe ride that pushes them but doesn't kill them but please tell me at the time if you have a problem.
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