Intro into racing - newbie/oldie chaingang

BroomWagon · Post by **BroomWagon** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:50 pm

Come on lets make the most of the weather. Anyone up for a chaingang/fast training session depending on numbers. Want to have a crack at riding fast but never raced or just old and knackered like me. Heck even if you're a good road racer but don't fancy the usual chaingang come along too (but please keep a couple of mph in reserve).

Bit short notice to do it tomorrow night. How about Wednesday at the millennium bridge 6.30 pm? In the absence of any alternative suggestions I'll be there and if no-one else turns up, I'll go for a ride on my own, like the Billy no mates I am.

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:39 pm

I'm up for a training ride tomorrow if you can make it.

photoBen · Post by **photoBen** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:48 pm

I'd be there wednesday if it happens.

It'd be the first time in a chaingang for me.

Alice.S · Post by **Alice.S** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:49 pm

I would like to give it a try but as it is close to my house i would find it easier to meet you at the airfield if that's ok?

BroomWagon · Post by **BroomWagon** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:52 pm

Arthur, can you not do Wednesday? We could make it Thursday instead if that's easier?

Alice, don't see any reason why we couldn't meet you at the airfield, the more the better.

Pete S · Post by **Pete S** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:17 pm

I am in for a good workout.

Do you have to be a member of the clifton or can anyone come and then think about becoming a member.

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:54 pm

Sorry BW, I can only do tomorrow. I suggest you just arrange the training chaingang for Weds.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:27 pm

I might be able to make it, depends if I decide to go spend 7 quid to get my wheel trued and fit a new spoke.

BroomWagon · Post by **BroomWagon** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:07 pm

Ok Wednesday it is, 6.30 at the millennium bridge. Anyone else coming -we could really do with six or more.

Pete you don't need to be a member, see you there.

MichaelCarter · Post by **MichaelCarter** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:12 am

I'll be there. Michael

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:39 pm

Pete S wrote:I am in for a good workout.

Do you have to be a member of the clifton or can anyone come and then think about becoming a member.

Helen and I are going to do the normal chaingang tonight. Meet 6 (I think, might be a smidge later) just past Wetherby Rd/Bypass roundabout. I'll probably be late and pick the group up on the way.

Pete - you're welcome to come along on our rides and see how you like things. If you keep coming, we'll ask you to join

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:43 pm

I should certainly be there now, I'll be on my old bike though, weirdly enough it seems abit easier to accelerate on than my main bike, I cant explain it really, but it seems due to the fact the handlebars are alot smaller I can shake the bike about alot more and get more acceleration or something

and weirdly enough It feels slightly a relief trying my old bike again, as I'm more squashed I suspect I am too stretched on my main bike so I'm going to get a shorter stem I think, well should be free swap really.

BroomWagon · Post by **BroomWagon** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:19 pm

Anyone else? Phil, Helen, Nick? Suppose you'll be having a day off after the TLI/proper chaingang?

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:11 am

Steve

I can do a few loops to make up the numbers.
Nick can't make it.
Assuming you will turn right at the T junction so Alice and I will ride round the other way until we meet.

Helen

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:31 am

What time will it be finished? Just want to know so I know if I need to put my lights on or not.