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The Introduction of a Medium/Fast Saturday ride, any takers?
I have a new dilemma starting in a couple of weeks which I know others will also have or indeed already have! My sons football team is changing match day from Saturday to Sunday mornings!!!! It is therefore unlikely that I will make regular Sunday rides during the footy season.
I have spoken with David Jones & James Boyle about starting a middle group ride on a Saturday morning and both think its a good idea.
I would like to propose that initially, while the weather is still good, that its an 08:30 start and look to do 45-50 miles at c18/19s. The early start is mainly due to Saturdays still being a rather busy day!!! Then as winter sets in, drop the speed to concentrate on base training and time permitting (& subject to Director of Internal Affairs approval) keep the distance up.
I know Robbie already does Saturday rides for the same reason and also that Jon S & Adam H could be up for it as they definitely have the same problem (their boys are in the same team!!). There may even be some of you who have less weekend family commitments/jobs/chores who could do TWO rides in a weekend.... wow imagine that luxury!!! Either way let me know if there is interest and ill start getting my maps out ?
Cheers
Tim
I have spoken with David Jones & James Boyle about starting a middle group ride on a Saturday morning and both think its a good idea.
I would like to propose that initially, while the weather is still good, that its an 08:30 start and look to do 45-50 miles at c18/19s. The early start is mainly due to Saturdays still being a rather busy day!!! Then as winter sets in, drop the speed to concentrate on base training and time permitting (& subject to Director of Internal Affairs approval) keep the distance up.
I know Robbie already does Saturday rides for the same reason and also that Jon S & Adam H could be up for it as they definitely have the same problem (their boys are in the same team!!). There may even be some of you who have less weekend family commitments/jobs/chores who could do TWO rides in a weekend.... wow imagine that luxury!!! Either way let me know if there is interest and ill start getting my maps out ?
Cheers
Tim
Comments
Don't forget everyone - we have a database list of mapped rides already [plenty o' 45-50 milers here already]. It would be nice to grow this further. Send me your links or jpeg files and I will update and upload.
http://www.ccashwell.com/rides.html
It will also give any faster Saturday riders something to move up to on a Saturday, if they cannot make Sundays for whatever reason.
Adam (on the Audax bike) from Steele Morden for example may be interested?
Good luck....
John
We discussed this briefly and I'm definitely up for it. I'd even be happy to convene earlier and add another 10+ miles to the proposed distances.
Adam
Stuart
I'm in The Comet this week I think - with apparel by T.Skelding and Son Clothing Stores of course - so might get a few more quid. With some outstanding pledges I might get to £4,500.
So...we riding this Sat, then?
Can you donate online? If so, stick the link here eh?
I can probably do a couple of hours early Saturday if that suits? 8am? This is scenic and the forecast good;
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/ashwell/96892410
Frozen banana going up the Galibier? You want to get a new saddle maybe?
Martin
It's http://www.justgiving.com/adamandclayton/
See you Sat - outside the garage?
By the way all - justgiving.com is great for easy donating if you're ever doing a charity ride or somesuch - recommended.
Martin
Daniel
any more?
8.30 start and 50+ miles sounds good too. Might go longer the deeper we get into winter but a tad slower eh.
Will keep an eye on start date but looks more like end of October through to Easter for me. Cheers ears.
I've got the same rugby issues as you on a Sunday - Letchworth Under 7s preventing me getting out on my bike.
Cheers
Chris B
Later in the year we might move this to the pavilion on the recreation ground when the weather gets really bad.