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Andy H

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Reliability rides 2026
« on: January 28, 2026, 09:16:07 PM »
After a brief chat with Nigel at last week's club night, we came to the conclusion that the Reliability rides will be postponed to end of March/April time. I'm away in New Zealand for 2 months and Nige is incapacitated for 6 weeks. In addition to this the better weather (I hope) in early Spring will suit the fact that the RRs have become more of a time trial rather than an early season test of legs and ability to ride 'reliably'. This isn't meant as a criticism  ::)

I'd plan to run the events on the following date:-

RR1  Sunday 29th March  (BST starts)
RR2  Sunday 12th April
RR3  Sunday 19th April

Hope this suits most of you, if there is any clash with dates when a majority of people can't make it, let me know and I can amend.

See you in March

Andy H

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2026, 09:06:34 PM »
Sunday March 29th 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 8:45am 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!  ;D

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

The finish is at the Stalling Down next to the Mughal Emperor.

The cafe has closed down, so riders will have to get drop back down into Cowbridge for coffee!

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 you're going for, so others can join you.


See you at Brackla for 9:00am startL

Andy H

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2026, 09:13:49 PM »
Don?t forget the clocks change!!

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2026, 09:18:04 AM »
09:30 please.

Teresa

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2026, 05:12:24 PM »
Updated on the website - For anyone who still ventures there  ;)

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2026, 10:23:39 AM »
Are you meeting in Costa for coffee afterwards?

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2026, 07:55:40 PM »
That?s the plan

Andy H

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Re: Reliability rides 2026
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2026, 11:58:56 AM »
Few people are making their way straight home. Rain on the way