A bit of fun for a Friday morning....
Every year we try some new things, looking to make the most of our environment and opportunities here. Last year we tried some crit racing clinics/training sessions, but they required a fair bit of driving, and weren't a good fit in the final analysis.
Within the squad, we have a nice riding group of 6-11 riders on any given day - sometimes smaller for specific sessions - but it would be great to ride with a group twice as large (or larger) for some quality rides. So this year, we'll stick closer to home and join the Speed River Cycling Club for a few sessions a week.
The first Speed River ride is a little over a week away, and I was reviewing their website this morning when I came across the description (below) of the Tuesday night group ride: a leaderless, pirate tactic, tunnel vision ride. Sounds perfect. And sounds like a fun group to train with. We're looking forward to hanging on for dear life.
(Note: they have easier rides on Wednesday and Thursdays, so local riders who aren't ready to contend for the KOM points should still check these guys out. Group training can be a lot of fun, in addition to the fitness benefits)
Every year we try some new things, looking to make the most of our environment and opportunities here. Last year we tried some crit racing clinics/training sessions, but they required a fair bit of driving, and weren't a good fit in the final analysis.
Within the squad, we have a nice riding group of 6-11 riders on any given day - sometimes smaller for specific sessions - but it would be great to ride with a group twice as large (or larger) for some quality rides. So this year, we'll stick closer to home and join the Speed River Cycling Club for a few sessions a week.
The first Speed River ride is a little over a week away, and I was reviewing their website this morning when I came across the description (below) of the Tuesday night group ride: a leaderless, pirate tactic, tunnel vision ride. Sounds perfect. And sounds like a fun group to train with. We're looking forward to hanging on for dear life.
(Note: they have easier rides on Wednesday and Thursdays, so local riders who aren't ready to contend for the KOM points should still check these guys out. Group training can be a lot of fun, in addition to the fitness benefits)
Tuesday Night Road Ride:
aka "The World Championship Ride" - All out riding, blue sign sprints and KOM points up for grabs. Pirate tactics in full effect, recommended is the ability to pedal with tunnel vision. No ride leader for this night. Average speed approximately 35kph or higher.
This ride is our primary training ride for those looking for a hard workout. These are race specific training rides. All club members are welcome, however if you get dropped the group likely won't wait for you. If you're unsure of your fitness you will want to try out the Wednesday or Thursday night rides first.
| Meeting Location: | Speed River Bicycle | |
| Pace: | FAST | |
| Route: | Various (see website for routes) | |
| Meeting Time: | usually 6:15pm - see Calendar posting for specific ride details | |
| Duration: | 1.5 to 2.5 hours | |
| Ride Coordinators: | none |
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