by PhilBixby
Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:59 pm
As per suggestion in a previous thread, I'm planning on the training ride heading down to Bishopwood for some faster-pace work on Saturday. What worked fairly well last year was to ride down as one group, on arrival probably split into a couple of groups based on fitness/speed (or maybe just stick as one larger group), and then do (say) five laps at something approaching race speed with the riders in each group working together as far as possible. The aim being to try to bridge that gap between the 20-21mph training rides to date and the 25mph everyone will need to do when they get a number on their back in a few weeks time. 9:00am in the square.
Two related points:-
I know Muzzy has suggested that doing the Malton-Terrington route would be more useful and, given his experience, I'd suggest this as an alternative for anyone who wants to do it instead, especially if Muzzy's happy to front it up. Muzzy?
Mudguards... ...a (ahem) discussion about this cropped up following last week's ride. Since I don't own a winter bike (and am probably prime candidate in Darren's "expensive box on the bars" comments) I'm clearly relaxed about what everyone turns up on and how much tyre is visible. I know other people see it differently. Let's just try to have a good, safe ride - etiquette and looking after each other takes many forms...
Two related points:-
I know Muzzy has suggested that doing the Malton-Terrington route would be more useful and, given his experience, I'd suggest this as an alternative for anyone who wants to do it instead, especially if Muzzy's happy to front it up. Muzzy?
Mudguards... ...a (ahem) discussion about this cropped up following last week's ride. Since I don't own a winter bike (and am probably prime candidate in Darren's "expensive box on the bars" comments) I'm clearly relaxed about what everyone turns up on and how much tyre is visible. I know other people see it differently. Let's just try to have a good, safe ride - etiquette and looking after each other takes many forms...