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Chaingang - Tues 15th May 2019, 7.30pm
Hi all
A good chaingang last week... There were 11 out, working well for the first two laps that, by my calculation, exceeded the effort required to race the 4th Cat summer-series crit race at Lee Vally the next day. Impressive.
The third lap got a bit patchy and I think we lost our smoothness a little. But that gives us something to work on.
This week... I'm not around (I'm racing the crit down at Lee Valley on Wednesday evening with at least Andy R - if any other 40+ riders care to join? I can drive one person and their bike back afterwards).
I think it will be a good chainy this week: great weather forecast. Definitely three laps on offer for those who want the extra workout. And I hope at some point, the numbers will help create two groups: an all-inclusive group, behind a faster one.
Have a good one!
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7.30pm - Depart Ashwell, Three Tuns at easy pace.
7.35pm - Meet up with those waiting at Steeple Morden pub/church and begin the chaingang loop.
Each lap is 9 miles.
If there are enough for two groups, send the faster group off first, so dropouts can latch on to the group behind.
Feeling the burn? Before you blow up, sit out your place in the chain and simply hang on at the back saying 'Last!' so the gang knows to miss you out. Enjoy the free speed from the group draft effect and rejoin the chain with clear communication once/if you have your breath back.
Aim for smoothness: the fast line is only fractionally faster (1mph) than the resting line, don't spring out of corners, don't overlap wheels, be super alert at all times and call out every hazard and manoeuvre.
Everyone welcome: CCA members or not.
The lap:
https://www.bikemap.net/en/r/996158/
Why chaingang?
- Brilliant way to develop your cycling fitness.
- Great way to hone your group riding skills and confidence.
- Perfect introduction to road racing and development of your road racing skills.
- Great way to keep your legs tuned after Monday's grass track session, and to prime them for the next day's Club 10TT ;-)
- A nice way to meet riders you might not ordinarily ride with.
A good chaingang last week... There were 11 out, working well for the first two laps that, by my calculation, exceeded the effort required to race the 4th Cat summer-series crit race at Lee Vally the next day. Impressive.
The third lap got a bit patchy and I think we lost our smoothness a little. But that gives us something to work on.
This week... I'm not around (I'm racing the crit down at Lee Valley on Wednesday evening with at least Andy R - if any other 40+ riders care to join? I can drive one person and their bike back afterwards).
I think it will be a good chainy this week: great weather forecast. Definitely three laps on offer for those who want the extra workout. And I hope at some point, the numbers will help create two groups: an all-inclusive group, behind a faster one.
Have a good one!
--
7.30pm - Depart Ashwell, Three Tuns at easy pace.
7.35pm - Meet up with those waiting at Steeple Morden pub/church and begin the chaingang loop.
Each lap is 9 miles.
If there are enough for two groups, send the faster group off first, so dropouts can latch on to the group behind.
Feeling the burn? Before you blow up, sit out your place in the chain and simply hang on at the back saying 'Last!' so the gang knows to miss you out. Enjoy the free speed from the group draft effect and rejoin the chain with clear communication once/if you have your breath back.
Aim for smoothness: the fast line is only fractionally faster (1mph) than the resting line, don't spring out of corners, don't overlap wheels, be super alert at all times and call out every hazard and manoeuvre.
Everyone welcome: CCA members or not.
The lap:
https://www.bikemap.net/en/r/996158/
Why chaingang?
- Brilliant way to develop your cycling fitness.
- Great way to hone your group riding skills and confidence.
- Perfect introduction to road racing and development of your road racing skills.
- Great way to keep your legs tuned after Monday's grass track session, and to prime them for the next day's Club 10TT ;-)
- A nice way to meet riders you might not ordinarily ride with.