Saturdays<\/p>\n
From this month, we have added a second Saturday Short Club Run each month, at least for the rest of the summer. In addition to the third Saturday of the month there will now be a ride on the first Saturday of the month. This initiative actually started last Saturday (July 6th ) These rides will continue to start from the Unicorn, West Heath at 10:00 a.m. <\/p>\n
Sundays<\/p>\n
There appears to be interest amongst some members for a club ride at a somewhat brisker pace on Sunday rides.<\/p>\n
The Club Committee is happy for two groups each Sunday, whenever there are sufficient riders for this to take place. We propose to operate a pilot for the rest of the summer. If the demand is confirmed, we will make it a permanent feature of the club run program. <\/p>\n
From this Sunday (July 14th ), we will offer two rides on Sundays. <\/p>\n
\u2018A\u2019 Ride. The intended pace is perhaps 2 mph faster than the traditional club ride at 15 \u2013 17 mph average for a flat Cheshire Plain ride, slower for hilly rides..
\n\u2018B\u2019 Ride. This will continue at the current pace which is 13 \u2013 15 mph average on flat terrain.
\nThe idea is simple: The Runs list, caf\u00e9 destination will apply to both rides and normally on a similar route with an extra loop of say 4-5 miles for the \u2018A\u2019 ride.<\/p>\n
Both rides will meet at 09:30 with the \u2018A\u2019 ride going off a couple of minutes ahead. <\/p>\n
To be successful, each time two groups are formed; we will need a second \u2018leader\u2019 or navigator so it will help if members check the destination and envisage a route the day before. For the next 2 Sundays Bill Boynton has volunteered.<\/p>\n
Club etiquette<\/p>\n
The same rules apply to all Club Runs, so please read the attached \u201cRules and Etiquette of Club Runs\u201d which were approved at the last committee meeting. In particular the principle of \u201cpace of the slowest\u201d will apply. <\/p>\n
How will I know if there will be two groups on Sunday?<\/p>\n
You won\u2019t know in advance. We\u2019ll see who turns up, and if there are no more than 8, then we\u2019ll probably ride as one \u201cslower\u201d group If a bigger group shows up, we\u2019ll quickly see whether we have enough members for two groups and have someone willing to lead a faster group.<\/p>\n
Remember, this is not about training. The idea will be of benefit if it increases the total number of members turning out on club runs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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