Extended Club Run Sat 29th Jan

[David Findlay]

Starting up the extended clun run from next Sat.

Leave CSS at 8am.

CSS - Merthsam - Smallfield - Turners - Ardingly - Balcombe - Handscross - Horsham - Charlwood Cafe via dual carriageway.

Tamar and Natasha confirmed as coming along.

Let me know if you can make it.

[jackiems]

David,

Sounds like a nice long hilly ride! What's the pace likely to be like? I know you're pretty quick so would someone like me who usually goes in the steady 17 group be able to keep the pace?

If so, would be interested in having a go along with the old man, Ben - if he's up for it too!

Cheers,

Jackie

[David Findlay]

Hi Jackie
We sit between 18/20mph on the flats. On the hills, Marek waits for us all at the top (!). The dual carriageway section is 25/30mph.

[Marek]

I am not waiting David, it is the only chance that I get to have a rest and get my breath back after trying to keep up with you on the flats.

Cheers

Marek...

[Toks]

Ooo a bit early! I'm gonna try and make the epic journey down from highbury. See ya there

[David Findlay]

Toks - if you are running a bit late, text me on 07802 641114 and we will wait.

So we have six committed:
Natasha/Tamar/Simon H/Marek/Carl/and me..

[jackiems]

Thanks for your response, David.

I have a feeling that it may be just a tad too fast for me and I'd be dropped in a second, particularly on the hills.

Have a good ride all of you and if you're in the cafe - see you there.

Cheers,

Jackie

[Marek]

On the way home we could go back via Box Hill, much more fun than going over to Merstham, see how we feel after the first part of the ride I suppose.

See you on Sat, am looking forward to it already.

Cheers

Marek....

[Marek]

Cheers for the ride today those who made it for 8am. Quite enjoyed the leisurely pace, am feeling it a bit now though. Hope you made it back ok Toks.

Cheers

Marek....

[Toks]

Hey thanks for the ride guys (Dave. F, Dave, Merek and Max)...I've still got to improve on my speed endurance. After 3 hours at zone 3 pace I was bloody knackered!... I had to peel off and take things at my own pace...Total time spent in the saddle 7 hours. ...I bonked when I got back to croydon so it was very slow 20 miles back to GOONER Territory!...Hey Merek if thats your idea of 'leisurely pace' don't call me when you're gonna do a hard ride. Seriously dude you were flying.! NO CHAIN!! as Lance and 'the boys in blue' used to say! - I think you'll be a 2nd cat very quickly... However your failure not to grap even a podium spot on the race up hardest climb (25%) of the day will help keep me motivated till the serious racing starts.

Peace Toks

PS Is super AJ still riding?

[Marek]

I have to admit that I was feeling pretty good today. I am starting to get the racing urge and am already looking forward to mid March. I probably overdid it a bit today, but when you feel good you kinda can't help but go for it, makes a nice change as I am usually gasping for breath behind Dave Findlay.

If you fancy the same again next weekend then maybe get the train down to CSS from Victoria to save your legs a bit. Was good to see you out and we should look at entering some races together this year. Do you fancy Alfold in mid march?

Cheers

Marek....

[Rob]

sounds like you're flying Marek, that mean you're gonna peak in March and your season will be over in april? just a general question so i know when to avoid you

[Marek]

I was thinking about that Rob and I am not sure. I have been doing some specific turbo sessions over the last month and these seem to have brought on the race form. Maybe too early as you say. I haven't really thought about any specific races that I am targetting yet, just thought I would see how it goes at the beginning of the season.

In some ways I think that I am not really that bothered if I am riding well now because I really enjoyed myself today, maybe it will mean I won't enjoy some races later in the season due to being tired, but so be it.

See you soon

Cheers

Marek....