Chain Gang

[JohnS]

Now the clocks have gone forward any plans to start up the Clifton chain gang again?

If not what other options are there (start locations, times etc)?

Thanks

John

[mart66]

The Cycleworks chain gang seemed to suck the life out of the Clifton one last year.

Apparently, there were 50 riders out last week. That's at 6:00pm from B&Q on Hull Road - Tues and Thurs

I don't get out for these much as I don't get home from work in time but it would be shame if the Clifton one didn't run at all.

[JohnS]

Thanks Marty

Yes Clifton chaingang died a death last year. Problem is if you can't rely on half a dozen minimum turning up its not a chaingang.

I'd love for the Clifton one run as it's ideal for me as I can leave the house at 6-6.15 ride down and meet between Rufforth and Tockwith.

I'd probably have to drive to the Cycleworks one but if that's the only option I'll have to give it a go.

Anyone else up for the Clifton one?

John

[PeteN]

I can't ever make the Cycleworks one as I can't get there on time.
I plan to make the Clifton one for the next two Tuesday's at least. Meet just after the rufforth roundabout as usual at 6.30.

[JohnS]

Count me in for that. I'll ride out to meet you between Rufforth and Tockwith.

Anyone else? Be great to get this going again.

John

[timj]

Should be able to make it .how many r riding the training rides aren't they interested?

[nickb]

I stopped riding it as I got sick of turning up with just one other person or sometimes nobody else! Ended up wasting a load of time. If I know there will be a decent number then I'd love to see it start again and will come along. It was always 6 or 6.15 though Pete...6.30 might be a little late at this time of year as it will be almost dark by the time we got back to the ring road.

[PeteN]

Shows what I know!
Ok, 6.15. See you there. Tuesday.

[paulM]

I'm really pleased John has kicked this off. I've been doing this ride for over 20 years but I thought last year we had finally lost the critical mass needed to make this ride worthwhile. Like Nick I got fed up dragging myself across York on the off chance that someone else will turn up! But two or three riders isnt a chaingang - its a team time trial! Six riders are at least whats needed and a club this size should be able to muster that. If you are doing the Saturday training rides you should be doing this ride if you can - its a simple route and fast and the best race training you can get - not for hiding in the bunch but working in a break. I will make every effort to be there.

[Cam B]

Aiming to be out this Tuesday also

[JohnS]

Not liking the look of the weather for this evening. Anyone else still planning to ride or should I put this down as another turbo session and pick up next week?

John

[mart66]

I've arranged things so that I could get out tonight so I'm going to be out!

I'll wait at the layby for a few minutes then just push on.

Cheers

[timj]

I will be there also but I only have a bike with no guards as one broke off .!

[JohnS]

Okay you've both shamed me into riding! See you later

John

[Cam B]

Planning to get out on this tomorrow. Anyone else aiming to get out?