RR1 John Edwards Memorial ride Sunday 19th February

[Andy H]

This Sunday will be the first of the club's Reliability rides. Here is the route:- https://www.strava.com/segments/14027409

The idea is you ride at your own pace and choose a time you think you can ride the distance in. If you are not sure about the route or your pace then team up with other riders of similar ability. This is really important and makes for a more enjoyable ride.

For RR1 there are 2 options:-
50 miles in 3    hours = 16 mph ave speed     
50 miles in 2.5 hours = 20 mph ave speed

Start times are 9:00 for 3 hours and 9:30 for the 2.5-hour option.
Please sign on at least 15 minutes before your intending start time. i.e 9.00am for the 9:00am start.

No computers, watches or GPS devices are allowed,
so if you feel the need to record your ride then tape over or cover up screens. Tape will be provided at the start! 

To be 'reliable' or 'qualify' in RR1 you have to finish + or - 10 minutes of your intended time.

The finish is at 'Velo cafe', Stalling Down next to the Mughal Emperor.

I'll be doing the timing please be prompt in signing on and remember to let me or other riders know if you don't intend to complete the ride.
please post your intended start times and which ride your going for, so others can join you.

Everybody that has been riding the 'social' group rides will be more than capable of doing the 3 hour option if you ride and work together.

See you at Brackla for 9:00am

[Mark B]

I’ll be there for the 9am start.

[Nige]

Anyone interested in the 2.5hrs option (Avg 20MPH)

[RichardB]

9am start for me

[Tammy]

A little tentative on this one...
The last time I rode at that pace on the wheel I hit the tarmac and I'd be conscious of holding the group back.

Not sure if anyone fancies a separate ride? Not hijacking here... just checking 

[Andy H]

A little tentative on this one...
The last time I rode at that pace on the wheel I hit the tarmac and I'd be conscious of holding the group back.

Not sure if anyone fancies a separate ride? Not hijacking here... just checking 

Tammy, the 16mph option is only a 'tad' faster than the pace of the social group and I'm sure there will somebody you can hang to. If you get dropped you can still finish the ride at your own pace. Why not come down for 9 and see who else is out?
If you really don't fancy it then I will be setting off after the 9:30 group and doing about 2 1/2 hours steady pace ending at the Velo Cafe, to meet the incoming RR1 riders. You're more than welcome to join me.

[timandrew144]

Hi Andy, I cant make it this weekend unfortunately as we have visitors staying and i am on a 3 line whip.

Sounds like a really interesting day hope you have a good time. I'll hopefully join in with the next one.

Cheers

Tim

[Andy H]

Hi Tim,

No worries, the next two 'RR' events will be on March 5th and 26th

I'm not around last week of Feb, so hopefuly catch up at RR2

Cheers
Andy

[Richard L]

I'm planning on a 9 am start

[Tammy]

OK thanks for the vote of confidence Andy - thats good to know.
Chris has also kindly said he would hang back if needs be - thankyou both.

I'll head down for 9 too, hopefully it stays dry!

[Norris1981]

I will try and get there for the 9am start.

[Andy H]

Good turn out for RR1 today with eleven riders choosing the 3 hours option and three riders taking on the 20mph challenge of 2 1/2 hours.
Weather was just about as good as you could ask for in February, sunny, not too cool and moderate wind.

Results:-

• 50 miles in 3 hours
  Tammy McFarlane      3:05:31 Qualified inside 10 minute +- cut off
  Ben Norris                 2:36:10 DQ'd      outside 10 minute +- cut off
  Richard Bowmer        2:49:10 DQ'd       outside 10 minute +- cut off
  Chris Goodwin           3:05:31 Qualified inside 10 minute +- cut off
  Tony Mansell             2:49:05 DQ'd       outisde 10 minute +- cut off
  Greg Brett                             DNF
  Steve Chapman         2:36:08 DQ'd      outside 10 minute +- cut off
  Mark Jones                3:36:10 DQ'd      outside 10 minute +- cut off
  Richard Lewis            2:47:26 DQ'd      outside 10 minute +- cut off
  Mark Bryant              2:49:44t DQ'd     outside 10 minute +- cut off
  Chris Gildersleve        2:49:44 DQ'd      outside 10 minute +- cut off
  
  50 miles in 2 hours 30 mins
  Nigel Williams           2:31:05 Quaified inside 10 minue +- cut off
  Paul Nicholas            2:31:05 Qualified inside 10 minute +- cut off
  Paul Rosser              2:31:05 Qualified inside 10 minute +- cut off.
  
  
  
  

Apparantly the 3 hour group 'splintered' quite early leaving people riding in twos and threes, so it was a good performance by both those who qualified and those who rode too fast! 

RR2 will be on Sunday 5th March, see you then

[Andy H]

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[RichardB]

Just a reminder that the club online shop is now open until next Sunday. See post under Club Kit for details.