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- 19 Dec 2016 22:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Gerry Gordon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6302
- 19 Dec 2016 21:59
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Hard and Fast - Crit/RR/Track Training Ride
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17815
Thoughts 1. Oooh that looks good, any other very old people up for that? 2. Do my turn on the front? I didn’t get where I am today by doing my turn on the front! 3. All these corners can be taken at high speed but all these junctions need to be approached with caution. 4. Proper crit technique and t...
- 19 Dec 2016 21:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th December
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8588
You missed out the F* run folks. Dave and Anne Hughes, Tony Webb, Jane Herrin and Ed Duffield. Unlike many other light weights some of us highly tuned, Elite athletes managed to make our unsweetened melon juice last till nearly 6pm. Unfortunately Anne's juice was spiked, probably by jealous fellow t...
- 19 Dec 2016 21:12
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
- Replies: 38
- Views: 20104
- 19 Dec 2016 21:09
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Power meter training
- Replies: 24
- Views: 21846
Agreed, Training and Racing with a Power Meter is the acknowledged leader in book term and has become the de facto for training basis. Coggan devised the scale for training based on what he describes as FUNCTIONAL THRESHOLD POWER, FTP. This is simply the power you can sustain for one hr. That is app...
- 18 Dec 2016 10:31
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Gerry Gordon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6302
Hi Richard, the club is like a family and just because we haven’t met up for some time doesn’t mean we have forgot. I remember you and your family well. I am very sad to her that Gerry has passed away. I talked to him for some time in the home where he was for the last years of his life. He didn’t r...
- 11 Dec 2016 21:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: New cafe suggestions
- Replies: 124
- Views: 403779
- 09 Dec 2016 16:35
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Christmas Go Ride Cross Races Tuesday 20th Entry Open
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13804
- 03 Dec 2016 11:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 4th December
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13906
There could be a young Spanish lady from Madrid for the Intro ride. She will be on a mountain bike if she arrives. She really prefers to do MB leisure riding but can't find any clubs around the B'ham area that offer this so would like to join us. I am sure there should be enough testosterone to assi...
- 29 Nov 2016 17:59
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Track Cycling Sessions January to April
- Replies: 107
- Views: 63174
Try to talk to someone from Derby Dave. They run a 4 week course leading to accreditation but they are flexible if you can show experience. I am assuming that I am the "Dave" above. Good idea Ade, I may well get in contact soon. Still looking for a bike. NB. I must be with younger generation as I a...
- 18 Nov 2016 16:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Beacon Burst Revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9943
- 18 Nov 2016 16:25
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Track Cycling Sessions January to April
- Replies: 107
- Views: 63174
- 16 Nov 2016 14:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 20th November
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14025
Given the forecast for Sunday, it looks as though my Dignitas club run will have its way. Rain, rain, rain and more rain is forecast. Turning up to lead means that I have to get out of bed at some ungodly time and ride to Northfield getting wet in the process. Upon arrival, my desire for returning ...
- 15 Nov 2016 08:42
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Track Cycling Sessions January to April
- Replies: 107
- Views: 63174
- 14 Nov 2016 22:57
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: LVRC National Track Championships
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6779
- 14 Nov 2016 22:52
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Track Cycling Sessions January to April
- Replies: 107
- Views: 63174
- 14 Nov 2016 14:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Beacon Burst Revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9943
Beacon Burst Revival
If you will permit me contribute my 2½ p to the focus group debate Worcs. The oft neglected bursts were designed mainly for people getting back early, (young families etc). However they also have another role that was not intended but which is apposite, they also suit those that are training. Not so...
- 26 Oct 2016 10:45
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Boiler rant
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5215
- 26 Oct 2016 10:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
- Replies: 61
- Views: 166710
- 19 Oct 2016 22:12
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: ' Cross at Lightwoods Park tomorrow.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3893
- 19 Oct 2016 22:09
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: power meters that measure each leg output
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15033
Hi Barry, good to hear that you are back on the bike and raring to go. Re PM’s; superb devices for those interested in the science of both the mechanics of cycling / bikes mechanics and also the physiology of the effects of exercise. Had my first competitive season for 35 yr which has gone better th...
- 09 Oct 2016 21:40
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th October
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9742
- 09 Oct 2016 18:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th October
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9742
A tale of two missed rides. I set out to intercept the B run en route (at the crossroads at top of Weatheroak Hill) and missed! You boys must have got a move on or my watch is due for the scrapheap. Whilst musing on the wonders of the universe and how the drivers of snowploughs get to work, up rode ...
- 05 Sep 2016 13:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 11th September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10295
Not wishing to be too sycophantic but it's not just the racing that is thriving, the club runs are also v healthy and delightfully varied. I like the way that the one offs, like this w.e.'s Shelton soiree, are additional, not instead of, one of the three usual runs. This leaves the bulk of the Sunda...
- 04 Sep 2016 16:18
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club 25 Champs 2016
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7270
With ref to John and the prev comment re "I might not get in", well you bloody well will from now on. Some talent boy. AND you bagged that disc wheel from ebay! Re me not training, that is not quite true but have done only a few Sat rides and every Thur with the 'ol uns' from Tardebigge. I am as sur...
- 02 Sep 2016 19:05
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New club senior men & women 10 mile records!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10181
This is just the sort of response I was hoping for with my much earlier post in August. Some excellent ideas. I am also firmly in the 'go for it Jess' camp. As far as the 'events to enter in advance' comment from John, if we had a weekly Racing message board start point, similar to the weekly club r...
- 31 Aug 2016 13:26
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Help Wanted Beacon Cyclocross Event - 11th September
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4474
- 31 Aug 2016 13:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 28th August
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9838
- 31 Aug 2016 13:13
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New club senior men & women 10 mile records!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10181
Brilliant racing. This year is looking like one of the most competitive in recent history. To pick up on Simon's comment, this is just the sort of collaboration I was referring to in prev comments re the Club Racing co-ordination. If we had a weekly update of our own making, similar to the club run ...
- 23 Aug 2016 11:54
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: A win for Stu
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4160
- 22 Aug 2016 14:09
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: A win for Stu
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4160
- 03 Aug 2016 19:22
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Simon and others results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8384
- 02 Aug 2016 12:43
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Simon and others results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8384
Simon and others results
Looking at the performances of Simon this year and him feeling slightly embarrassed about publishing his own results it is somewhat of an anomaly that we can find out minute detail of each club run each week but not much about the racing element of the club. Club run details are extremely well maint...
- 01 Aug 2016 17:09
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New club VET 25 record
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8413
- 01 Aug 2016 17:04
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New club VET 10 record
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4050
- 17 Jul 2016 11:07
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes Road Race successes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7534
- 17 Jul 2016 02:15
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes Road Race successes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7534
Hi George, couldn't sleep hence time of posting... Yes I agree, that's racing. That chase to bridge to the break was the burning of several matches rather than just the one. Really thought that break would stick and couldn't stand the thought of Gold and Silver disappearing over the horizon.. Super ...
- 16 Jul 2016 17:44
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Time trial bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4271
- 16 Jul 2016 15:35
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes Road Race successes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7534
Thanks Simon but can't help feeling somewhat deflated. Think I could have got it if had't chased so much through the race. Kept trying to control the front. Not my usual style in a previous life. Still, might have seen the podium places slip away if I hadn't. Most of the group seemed happy to play c...
- 16 Jul 2016 13:49
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Time trial bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4271
- 15 Jul 2016 22:52
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Curborough
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7261
This may not clear things up but from what I remember the points awarded were nothing to do with the points system that the BCF (as it was) awarded, as they only went down to 6th place at that time (and you got your licence signed). The club just awarded 10 for 1st place down to 1 for 10th etc. Most...
- 15 Jul 2016 19:20
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Bastille Day ride - Thursday 14th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10096
- 15 Jul 2016 19:19
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: LVRC National Criterium Champs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2719
- 15 Jul 2016 15:20
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Bastille Day ride - Thursday 14th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10096
- 15 Jul 2016 07:21
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes Road Race successes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7534
- 15 Jul 2016 07:19
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes Road Race successes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7534
Cheers Andy, but now (Fri) really feeling the pressure to be in top 6 or so on Sat. At the National RR Champs the pace was significantly higher than other races, so much so that I 'cramped' out before the sprint. It should be better for me over the shorter distance but Crit racing is always somethin...
- 15 Jul 2016 07:08
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Bastille Day ride - Thursday 14th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10096
- 12 Jul 2016 23:18
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: LVRC National Criterium Champs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2719
LVRC National Criterium Champs
A few people have asked about me riding the National Criterium Champs. The details are; Race is this Sat, 16 July at The Stourport Circuit. Address Stourport Sports Club, Kingsway, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8BQ Races are on all day but unfortunately I am in the first race that starts at 9.00 am. Rac...
- 11 Jul 2016 20:35
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Rough Diamond 300kms audax
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6324