Development Group to lead into racing?

In short after yesterdays race meeting several options were discussed to help bring others into the racing fold.

The Idea;

Tuesday or wednesday 7.15pm.

Location Polhill Garden Centre to A25 to A20 and then back, 28 miles approx 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Practice closed group riding skills.

Through and off with a maximum of 22mph on the flat and 15 mph on the climbs, to start. (for shorts periods to start with)

Minimum 6 riders needed.

Views needed and who's interested?

Daz

Start date 22nd June?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Dines on August 10, 2010 at 12:49

I should be up there Bill, but, likewise, don't wait for me. If it's a hilly route I'll probably drop off anyway!

Was going to put an hour in on my TT bike, but it's looking too wet and windy. Am doing a 50mile TT in two weeks time, which is pretty much the total time I've spent on the bike so far!

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Permalink Reply by Bill Fitzgerald on August 16, 2010 at 18:40

Tuesday 17th August.
Looks like it will rain during the day, so sounds like Crystal Palace will be off.
As long as it's not still raining I will be out for the Tuesday night ride if anyone else is up for it.
We can call it on the night and may depend how many we get.
Could do the Farningham out and back if you like.
Hope to see some of you at Polhill for 7:15.
Cheers all
Bill

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Permalink Reply by Brian Willis on August 16, 2010 at 19:47

I'll try to join you Bill.

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Permalink Reply by Adie Road Race Manager on August 16, 2010 at 20:00

Weather permitting I will be there. Oli is coming too

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Permalink Reply by Adie Road Race Manager on August 16, 2010 at 20:07

would be good to see you Brian

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Permalink Reply by Bill Fitzgerald on August 18, 2010 at 13:14

Tuesday 17th August - Lee, Bill, Kevin, Oli, Jeremy D & Simon Clarke.
After some discussion we decided not to do the Knockholt loop or the Farningham out and back, but to take in the local hills.
We set off down Polhill and along to Sundridge, turned right then left up Brasted Chart - down Toys and up Ide Hill following the road round to the right at the top then speeding down into Riverhead - finishing off with a fairly rapid ascent of Polhill.
Lee did a classic Cancellara lead-out leading up to the foot of Ide Hill which certainly stretched things out.
Kevin and Oli seemed joined at the hip up the hills with the rest of us there or thereabouts.
A bit windy but otherwise a good ride was had by all.
Bill

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Permalink Reply by Chris Dines on August 18, 2010 at 13:25

I decided to get some miles in on my TT bike in advance of Sunday's 50m open......and after 35 miles I was regretting entering. Seriously knackering holding that same stooped position! Saw Kev, Jeremy B and Danny Easton while on my endless loop.