CycloPark @ Gravesend - SERRL Winter Series

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Permalink Reply by rob on September 28, 2011 at 11:49

Will the Avanti be putting out the RT to "christen" the circuit?

Anyone keen?

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Permalink Reply by secretsquirrell on October 16, 2011 at 20:22

http://imagesoutheast.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling-Facility/Cyclopark...

 

decent pictures of all the site.

 

Daz

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Permalink Reply by Chris Dines on October 17, 2011 at 17:05

Well, I've done no cycling for several weeks and now getting nicely fat an unfit. I might go up there and just cycle round a bit (though not on that bmx(?) circuit!). However, from 1 November I will start cycling to and from work, as our new place has a cheap gym and shower in the basement. This could either transform or ruin my winter!

 

If the weather is dry, I might aim to start giving it a crack in January. It appears that the whole LVRC scene goes into hibernation for the winter, and don't have a bike for cyclocross.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Gray on October 18, 2011 at 20:52

Cycling to work seems to be a lot of people's secret weapon. I think it will keep you going nicely.

 

I've decided to race on Sunday before my form drops off a cliff. You know, for fun. I've heard it's like Foulmead so will be almost impossible to get away and will probably come down to a sprint. Yikes!

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Permalink Reply by rob on October 18, 2011 at 21:10

Don't forget that no-one else knows how to race there either! See that other local club has a team out as well....

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Doug Gray on October 18, 2011 at 21:20

Yes did see that. Was surprised not to see your name there. Are you thinking about it?

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Permalink Reply by rob on October 19, 2011 at 19:38

I can't make this one but could be up for Nov 6. See it's a C+ so BC points up for grabs (I'm waiting for a BC response on whether points this year can be carried over to 2012, bit of a long shot...).

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Permalink Reply by rob on October 22, 2011 at 11:37

BC points to 30 November count to 2011, then are set to 0. Points gained after December 1 count to 2012 points if riders renew licence in December .

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Permalink Reply by Doug Gray on October 23, 2011 at 13:21

Excellent smooth track about a mile and a half long, more undulating than you'd expect. Only issue today was the wind - it's very exposed even at the best of times. 50 or so riders started. After a few laps I decided it was too slow on the long drag so I went around the pack and attacked into the wind. I was of course soon caught, and then riders swarmed around me. I held onto the back for awhile while I was recovering, but then a few laps later a Sydenham rider crashed in front of me! I hit the brakes, swerved and stayed up, but came to a stand still. Unfortunately this was at the beginning of the long drag full into the wind. I gave everything to catch up but didn't really stand a chance. Bloody annoying! I didn't come to ride alone so decided to DNF, which I suppose isn't in the spirit of things. But it was good to see the track, experience, etc etc. Thanks again to Daz for taking me down there and watching proceedings. He now has the data on his garmin and will be able to ride it on his turbo computer! Which is important because this will be the only SERRL closed circuit on the calendar next year.

Might give another one of these races ago in the winter series.... 

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