10:47 a.m.
Here's my two cents worth. I too feel for the recreational riders that may feel they
are not a part of the "group" as they either do not wish to ride flat out or
they currently lack the ability to ride longer and faster. Some do not have road bikes and
nor can they afford a $3K bike, BUT encouragement is what they need. Perhaps we, the
intermediate riders, should offer to take turns to ride with an encourage the newer
riders. Yes, on that night, we won't get a 'work out' as usual. but I'm
sure the newer and slower riders would appreciate the gesture. Having said that, I
don't seem to read comments by the recreational group. THEIR input is what we need to
see. Are they even on the mailing list ?
More comments?
Geoff.
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From: James Lively
To: 'Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group'
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] Intermediate Cycling Night
My thoughts too, Dan! And don't forget many recreational riders don't
necessarily want to go faster or further, although over time these will naturally occur.
They just want to go for a leisurely group ride.
From a personal point of view, when school restarts in Sept, Weds nights become a
"three places at once" issue for me. Having another ride night, regardless of
speed (Intermediate or recreational) would be great.
James
From: ckcycle-bounces(a)lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On Behalf Of
BikerDude
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:57 AM
To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] Intermediate Cycling Night
nope... this is currently bwing done on Wednesday nights...
But in my eyea we are letting the other recreational riders behind as we are not waiting
for them. :-(
So now people need to choose between both on the Wednesday ride... We must not forget
our roots as to where most were at just 1 year and a half ago.. pretty much at the same
level as our newer riders.
I personally feel this Intermediate Cycling Night should be held on another open night
to avoid splitting the groups... As it can happen that we will leave a slower rider behind
on his own due there is no one to ride with them defeating the Wednesday Ride purpose.
Also the Intermediate Group can do greater distances then the recreational riders due to
speed difference. So once we pass the mark where the other group changes directions there
is no possibilities falling back.
I like seeing wanting to get better and faster but not at the expense of loosing riders.
Waiting SUX but you know what.. we are all out enjoying the same sport.
Matt at the start of the season we had touched this topic on adding another night... was
the general consensus for a Thursday or Friday Add On?
Would this work for most on this list... just wondering.
Dan
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:38 AM, <randy.perdu(a)bell.ca> wrote:
I,m just catching up on my mail from the week I was off.Is there now a ride on Tuesday
nite from Rona?????
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From: ckcycle-bounces(a)lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On Behalf Of
Patty Crofts
Sent: August 12, 2010 12:42 PM
To: C-K Cycle group
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] Intermediate Cycling Night
I really like this idea Hazel....thanks for making this suggestion.
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From: HMoore(a)uniongas.com
To: ckcycle(a)lists.ncf.ca
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:33:13 -0400
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] Intermediate Cycling Night
We could split the Wed group into 2 - that way if someone wanted to try the faster ride
and was dropped, they could fall back to the other group.
From: ckcycle-bounces(a)lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On Behalf Of
Jennifer Johnston
Sent: August 9, 2010 8:26 AM
To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group
Cc: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] Intermediate Cycling Night
Perhaps a Monday or Thursday evening would be better. It wouldn't disrupt the
tuesday group.
Sent from my iPhone
On 2010-08-09, at 7:53 AM, Ann McKenzie <sydkneeca(a)yahoo.ca> wrote:
Hi All:
Several of us have been discussing the need for an intermediate riding group. A time
where a slightly more experienced rider can practise group riding skills and challenge
their abilities just a little further.
I'd like to get the ball rolling on this if people are interested. So... What do
you think of this...
Tuesday Night 6:30
Meeting Place Rona ( this way we can head out of town without worrying about traffic
so much)
Average Speed +-30K to start
Skill to be worked on: Keeping our lines tight, cycling through the group, increasing
speed and endurance
I'd like to invite a couple of the Regular Tuesday night people out as well in
hopes that we can learn form your experience. I heard some great things about how a
couple of the guys from the Tuesday night group helped bring the cycling group together on
Sunday as a working team. (Thanks). Minus the accident I heard that the ride was very
unified and enjoyable. We would be grateful for any mentor ship that you would be will to
provide.
I'm sorry but I don't know who it was that fell but I'm hoping you are
doing ok. Let us know if you need anything.
Anyway....if interested....I'd like to start tomorrow night :)
Let me know if you are in. And please share any other ideas you may have.
Ann
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