Weekend Roundup 4th/5th August
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:04 am
What, has nobody else done anything this weekend? Okay, I'll start a thread then.
As I rode to the square, I promised myself a nice gentle K ride, in which I'd rediscover the art of gentle cycling after last week's suffer-fest. Kevin was of another opinion, saying something to the effect of "Oi Charlie, only people who put in a proper effort and ride 250+ miles in a 12h are allowed a rest week, take your piddling 235 and get in the inters group for some training*". Off with the inters I went, with a group comprising me, Karl, John C, Tony G, young Dan, Richard, Mike, Fi, Simon W, Richard D, Ian H, Sean W and the mystery man. MM was the guy with Castelli kit and a Wilier bike - sorry, I didn't catch your name. I may also have missed a couple of people off the list, so sorry if I've forgotten you: it was a big group!
My thighs groaned as I left the lights at Gillygate. I still hadn't recovered and I'd chosen the wrong ride! I hung off the back for most of the day, learning what it must feel like to be an Australian pursuiter up against the likes of Thomas, Clancy & co. Darren, your countrymen have my deepest sympathies
It may have been my hardest inters ride ever, but it was still an enjoyable day. The weather was kind to us apart from one heavy shower in the afternoon, the North Yorks Moors scenery was grand and the cafe stop in Rosedale was livened up by some heated debate about helmets! One tip though: don't order the filter coffee. It may be 50p cheaper than the americano but it's half the size!
*Words reported may not be strictly, or even partially true.
As I rode to the square, I promised myself a nice gentle K ride, in which I'd rediscover the art of gentle cycling after last week's suffer-fest. Kevin was of another opinion, saying something to the effect of "Oi Charlie, only people who put in a proper effort and ride 250+ miles in a 12h are allowed a rest week, take your piddling 235 and get in the inters group for some training*". Off with the inters I went, with a group comprising me, Karl, John C, Tony G, young Dan, Richard, Mike, Fi, Simon W, Richard D, Ian H, Sean W and the mystery man. MM was the guy with Castelli kit and a Wilier bike - sorry, I didn't catch your name. I may also have missed a couple of people off the list, so sorry if I've forgotten you: it was a big group!
My thighs groaned as I left the lights at Gillygate. I still hadn't recovered and I'd chosen the wrong ride! I hung off the back for most of the day, learning what it must feel like to be an Australian pursuiter up against the likes of Thomas, Clancy & co. Darren, your countrymen have my deepest sympathies
It may have been my hardest inters ride ever, but it was still an enjoyable day. The weather was kind to us apart from one heavy shower in the afternoon, the North Yorks Moors scenery was grand and the cafe stop in Rosedale was livened up by some heated debate about helmets! One tip though: don't order the filter coffee. It may be 50p cheaper than the americano but it's half the size!
*Words reported may not be strictly, or even partially true.