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Chaingang - Tues 8 June 2021, 7pm

Martin LMartin L
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Scorchio!

I'm up for just two laps tonight - and keeping a bit of powder dry for tomorrow's exciting 25m time trial. See the other forum thread for details about that.

I shall see you at Ashwell to set off at 7pm. I hope you can make it.

I am up for 1 drink in the pub garden of Guilden Morden's community pub afterwards - confusingly called Three Tuns (i.e. not the Ashwell Three Tuns).

I note the pothole at the bottom of the hill coming into Litlington, on the bend, is becoming significant. Shout it out y'all.

Laters!

Standard chaino info...

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.

We will probably be two groups if turnout is high. 'Group 2' more inclusive at around 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.

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 for as long as you like, recover and rejoin the chain with clear communication once 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

  • Martin LMartin L
    edited June 2021
    One group of 13 out. Nice and steady. Lap 1 24.3mph. Lap 2 24.9mph. Roads were busy. Not sure why. Hopefully the Euro football stuff will quieten things.

    Steve J won the sprint. 4 of us then had a couple of pints in the evening sun outside the Eddy in Guilden. Note: Guilden Three Tuns is closed tuesdays at the moment.

    It was good to see young 15 year old Archie B out. More than capable.

    I may have a look at the new BMCR Master’s summer circuit racing series at Milton Keynes bowl next week and report back. It might be good for an Ashwell trip…
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