Thursday Night Rides

PatBoySlim · Post by **PatBoySlim** » 21 May 2013 16:54

A couple of years ago Andy Nott, Chris Robertson and Myself used to what can only be described as a training ride to get people from Intro ride to C and even B ride pace, It was a fast as the slowest person, some weeks 10 mph the next it could be 17mph average for the 25 miles.

We used to start from the man in the moon. Would anyone be interested in taking part ?

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 21 May 2013 17:37

Yes !!! what time if there are enough people ???

Kev C · Post by **Kev C** » 21 May 2013 18:37

Yeah, I'd be up for that as I'm trying to work up to b run pace.

PatBoySlim · Post by **PatBoySlim** » 21 May 2013 20:18

We used to start 7pm at the man in the moon pub. It worked for me Kev.

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 22 May 2013 18:10

defo Pat, 7 sounds good

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 22 May 2013 18:16

All good training for people in readiness for the Clee audax.

PatBoySlim · Post by **PatBoySlim** » 23 May 2013 10:00

Once we get an idea of numbers, If possible we could start on the 30th ?

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 23 May 2013 14:17

PatBoySlim wrote:Once we get an idea of numbers, If possible we could start on the 30th ?

sounds good to me Pat.

Kev C · Post by **Kev C** » 23 May 2013 15:49

Great stuff, 30th works for me Pat

Frank-Inman · Post by **Frank-Inman** » 23 May 2013 21:13

Won't be able to do 30th but would certainly be interested in future rides.

Fred2637 · Post by **Fred2637** » 25 May 2013 21:46

I will try to get there for 7:00

PatBoySlim · Post by **PatBoySlim** » 29 May 2013 16:50

If the weather is ok, and looking the forecasts its going to be from 4pm onwards, this is the route we used to do:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/105745635

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 29 May 2013 17:31

I'll see you at 7 Pat

I know most of the roads but have never been up or down weather oak hill ( to my knowledge) looking forward to it, if nothing else it will get me away from the dreadful "Dead Enders"

Kev C · Post by **Kev C** » 30 May 2013 12:51

Gotta pick the wife up from work first so should be there at 7 or just after. Looking forward to getting out.

rdleaper · Post by **rdleaper** » 30 May 2013 13:14

paul.farrell wrote:I'll see you at 7 Pat I know most of the roads but have never been up or down weather oak hill ( to my knowledge) looking forward to it, if nothing else it will get me away from the dreadful "Dead Enders"

Looks a good route - I think it just misses Weatheroak Hill as you'll turn left right at the top! I think it's 16% so a decent leg-tester if you fancy heading up it one day.

charlotterp · Post by **charlotterp** » 30 May 2013 19:41

I'm not in Birmingham much for the next few weeks but would be up for these rides in July if they keep going? My average over 25 miles is only ever around 14mph though so only if that wouldn't hold you up!

Kev C · Post by **Kev C** » 30 May 2013 22:01

Just got back from the first Thursday ride and really enjoyed it. Great route and enjoyed the company, cheers to both Pat and Paul. We're going to keep it going Charlotte so you'd be welcome to join us (the more the merrier) and like Pat said earlier in this thread:

"It was a fast as the slowest person, some weeks 10 mph the next it could be 17mph average for the 25 miles.'"

diggers · Post by **diggers** » 01 Jun 2013 13:51

This sounds great. Count me in too!

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 01 Jun 2013 17:01

forgot to post, good ride out tonight Pat, looking forward to a very sunny evening ride. Going home through Cotteridge, the smells coming from the Indian restaurants almost made me stop and buy one, it smelt SO good.

Kev C · Post by **Kev C** » 04 Jun 2013 19:29

Can't make Thursdays anymore Pat/Pat. Have you any thoughts about possibly moving to Friday evenings? No worries if not. Cheers, Kev

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 04 Jun 2013 20:09

that's a bummer Kev. What time do you finish work on a Friday ? I could get to StreetBike by say 3. 15 and we could go round Clent and Romsley or later as time wont be a problem for me.

Kev C · Post by **Kev C** » 06 Jun 2013 13:56

Paul, I gotta pick my new bike up on Thursday at 4 ish but could maybe meet up with you later if that's any good. Usually we finish at 3 on a Friday so could meet up at say 330 at Streetbike in the future.

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 06 Jun 2013 17:29

ok Kev, next friday 3.30 it is

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 10 Jun 2013 18:13

Just reading the Beacon Bulletin where these rides are mentioned....."Anyone who'd like to join in is invited to register an interest via the message board or contact Pat McCabe."

Pat came off on the C run yesterday and has fractured his arm so I don't think these will continue unless someone can join us. This week Thursday 13th Pat was not going to be able to make it, and neither can I.