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Chaingang - Tues 25 May 2021, 7pm

Martin LMartin L
edited May 2021 in Chain gangs
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Hi Gangers...

I'm off racing at Colchester this evening. Putting the hard-earned chaingang efforts into action. Where are you?

I hope you have a good evening. Weather looks fine and I'm hopeful we'll get some nice evenings now. I think turnout will be good. Can I suggest Dan H or Jess hustles Group 2 into action? Then Group 1 can sort themselves out.

Allez!

Standard chaino info...

Probably two groups. 'Group 2' more inclusive at around 20-22mph average which is basically the same as doing the Club 10 TT in 30 minutes. If you're able to do that: you're fine, as the aero/energy benefits of drafting will help. Group 2 should let the other group go first by a minute or so - to avoid the chances of overlapping on the course.

If you want in on the 2021 Ashwell Chaingang WhatsApp group for the very latest updates on the evening: text me. Martin 07977652247

7pm - Depart Ashwell, Three Tuns at easy pace.
7.05pm - Meet up with those waiting at Steeple Morden pub/church and begin the chaingang. Let's have a quick discussion on groups here if need be before setting off.

1. We rotate the chain anti-clockwise all the way.

2. If there's less than 4, it's probably better making it a TTT instead of a chain.

3. All welcome. CCA members or not.

4. 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, rotating in the chain with clear communication once/if you have your breath back.

5. 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.

6. "What if I get dropped?"… It can happen to anyone and that's fine: you are still officially bad-ass for turning up and doing it. Ease back or turn around and latch on the next lap, or solo TT to continue the effort . Come back next week and see if you can hold on for longer.

7. The 9-mile lap:
https://www.bikemap.net/en/r/996158/

Comments

  • Dan HallDan Hall
    6 out in group 2 for the first lap and then Dave M joined us for lap 2. Matt B made his debut and comfortably held his own for 2 laps.

    James D attacked the very last climb, myself Chris and Paul hanging on, it was punchy at the end!

    Lap stats: 23.1mph for lap 1, 22.9mph for lap 2.
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