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 Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:48 pm Post subject: Brand New Club Road Race Championship |
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The club has decided to introduce a regular 20 mile road race in order to allow racing members to put into practice, and benefit from, information and ideas gleaned from Ken Russell�s talk on 18th June.
Please pass the word to all local riders.
See 'News' webpage for full details.
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paul.ramsay
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Just read the bit on the website, sounds like a good idea, mix it up a bit. |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi RikEh,
This is a really important question. I know what you mean about preferring to practice using a distance that more closely resembles the road races of the 'real world'. However, the rationale behind this particular series of races is to:
1. Practice the basics and theories, and 20 miles is a good distance for doing that. It should be regarded, at least by guys of your calibre, as a form of training to hone the skills, regardless of the distance.
2. Most regular inhouse club road races cover only about 20 miles. It's called 'training to race', as opposed to 'racing to train'!
3. The distance should provide a good platform for beginners to have a go at this type of racing, without being put off by a longer distance.
4. Because the event is further away than Canderside, the time required to race 20 miles will mean that, for most people, they will have more time to travel to and from the event. There's also the question of shorter days at certain times of the year.
That's my own view on it, but why don't you be the first to stand up and ask Ken Russell a really important question after his talk on 18th June...
Anyone else got a view on this?
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paul.ramsay
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| I think 20 miles is fine for the intended purpose. There's always the Bundy and Douglas run during the week for getting more fast miles in anyway! |
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LeeSallis
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| Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds great Dennis. 20 miles is a good distance for me to practice racing in a bunch until i drift the back on a hill.
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