we had 2 new
riders last week and almost lost one due to the sprints. we did do two sprints on
the way to prairie siding bridge. with the comments made we adjusted the pace to
accommodate our new riders. this doesn't mean we are not going to do sprints,
just discuss the purpose and goals.
maybe having
better communication to start the ride next time we won't leave anyone with the
feeling of not fitting in. knowing who will be riding at the slower pace we
can try to explain our goals and establish the basics so they will feel
comfortable.
it wasn't
long ago that i found 21 a comfortable pace. so i remember how it felt to hold
the group back. as a result i didn't ride as often last year. i thank everyone
for helping me to improve this year. i think the group dynamics is what makes
the rides so enjoyable. it showed in the grand bend ride. we worked together to
help each other making the ride more enjoyable for all.
with the
nights getting shorter, it is harder for us to travel the same route. getting
back safely is a priority for us. as the rides get shorter there will be less
chance for those dropped to join in with the later group.
we will have
challenges with 2 or 3 levels of riders. trying to find a happy median for the
benefit of the group will require us to work together.
hope i didn't
ramble too much, just some thoughts in between customers..
:)
have a great
day all!
Rand MacIntosh
519-352-4740
1-866-739-2237
cell 519-355-5074
rmacintosh@campbell.toyota.ca
Mon,
Wed, Fri 9-5, Tues, Thurs till 7,
please call
for Saturday schedule
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.
----- Original Message -----
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@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@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?????
I really like
this idea Hazel....thanks for making this suggestion.
From: HMoore@uniongas.com
To: ckcycle@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.
Perhaps a Monday
or Thursday evening would be better. It wouldn't disrupt the tuesday
group.
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...
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.
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