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iank
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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Location: Wandsworth
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 Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:37 Post subject: Newbie |
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Hello all...
New to the club, but after many recommendations and looking around the site i took the plunge and joined the forum.
Name is Ian, I live in Wandsworth, SW18 and ride a Spec Allez and wanted to say hi to all.
I look forward to meeting everyone and joining you on as many of the Sunday runs as i can make and helping out in any areas i can pitch in! |
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charlie35slr
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
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Location: East Sheen
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:28 Post subject: |
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| Welcome! Pitch up at Laithwaites at 0900 on Sunday and introduce yourself. |
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cornishben
Joined: 25 Feb 2008
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Location: Hampton Wick
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:29 Post subject: |
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| Doesn't he have to do a Kingston Wheeler proficiency test round RP first? |
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jamesp
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 13:01 Post subject: |
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| cornishben wrote: | | Doesn't he have to do a Kingston Wheeler proficiency test round RP first? |
Only after completing the mandatory 1.5hr introdicktion with Nick in the park.
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nickhussey
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 13:40 Post subject: |
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Hi Ian, ignore the cynics and lengthy discussions, just forum banter. We're always happy to help and welcome. See you on a clubrun soon, it's much simpler there than on here!
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iank
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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Location: Wandsworth
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Yes, i am looking forward to joing the club run on a regular basis.. unfortunately i cannot do this sunday's as i am cycling the North York Moors.. which equally should be quite nice!
What sort of pace do the club runs go at?
I have looked on the FAQs and it mentions 18mph avgs.. but then i also see there are some slower and faster groups setting off staggerred on Sundays....
For my first run out at least i would rather sit in too slow-a group than spoil others' ride by holding them back....
what sort of paces are the diff groups going at?
Sorry if its a newbie question that i might be able to find elsewhere.. i have looked but couldnt find an answer... thanks! |
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Steve Irwin
Joined: 22 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 18:34 Post subject: |
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| iank wrote: | what sort of paces are the diff groups going at?
Sorry if its a newbie question that i might be able to find elsewhere.. i have looked but couldnt find an answer... thanks! |
It seems to be a surprisingly difficult question to answer, and another thread has a discussion about how the guidance on the website can be improved, but the general concensus seems to be that if you can do a lap of Richmond Park in roughly 25 minutes, then you should be okay for the slower groups.
Obviously nobody is allowed to do a lap any faster than 20 minutes as that is the legal speed limit, but if you can do a 20 minute lap and it feels really easy, then you might want to choose a ride designated as medium or even fast. |
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John Onken
Joined: 17 Apr 2008
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Location: Menlo Park, California
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Oh, and don't forget about the cost of your bike being one of the main criteria for entrance to the club. Here are the rules:
Spesh. Allez- Allowed (if you bought it new)
Spesh Allez used and paid more than £400- not allowed
C.Boardman bike from Halfords- not allowed
C.Boardman bike from Halfords bought after good reviews from Cycling Plus-Allowed
Steel bike- not allowed
Steel bike if purchased from IF or Roberts or Peregotti, or if rider is over 45- Allowed
Bike you built yourself- Allowed
If you own that funny bottom-bracket removal tool and willing to lend it to other members- Allowed
Italian bike- Allowed
Bike with Italian name but made in Taiwan- Allowed but please don't discuss this with other members
Fixie- consult previous posts |
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iank
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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Location: Wandsworth
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 21:46 Post subject: |
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Phew, thank God I bought my Allez new then! Haha.
I'll have to time myself around the park and then jump in the nearest club run group after that. Thanks for the guidance, is a helpful pointer. |
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garethld
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 22:56 Post subject: |
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Hi Ian
I've found the slower group to be around 14mph and the intermediate group around 16mph
we tend to stop and the top of the longer climbs to regroup.
The training group led out by the legendary "skinsuit Dan" does about 18mph+ - certainly too quick for me!
i'm not around this Sunday either but will look out for you the following week.
After you've found yourself comfortable with the club pace etc you can keep an eye out on here for the mid week evening rides like the one Matt T has posted for tomorrow.
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iank
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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Location: Wandsworth
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 18:38 Post subject: |
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Thanks Gareth.. dont think i should have any problem in the slow group but will start there next sunday.
Just planned my route accross the Yorkshire Moors... better pack some flapjacks, dont think i'm going to passing many cakeshops for a few hours!! |
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iank
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 16:47 Post subject: |
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Well Yorksire was fun last week.. and i am really looking forward to meeting some of you this Sunday.
See you at 9!
Have a good weekend till then.. |
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