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Workin' on the chaingang...
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:50 am
by PhilBixby
Since the clocks have changed the Tuesday evening chaingang will be starting up again tonight. As old hands will know this starts from just beyond the ring road roundabout on the road to Rufforth, and heads out via Tockwith and Cowthorpe to a lap (or two or three when the evenings get longer) of the triangle around Little Ribston / Spofforth / North Deighton and then a fast return. About an hour and a half, from memory.
This is known as the "Clifton chaingang" but is in fact a hugely informal ride with lots of regulars who have nothing to do with Clifton. It's pretty good race prep - if you're still there when it gets back to the ring road you're probably ready to race. Usual start time for early season is 6:15pm and put at least a rear light on; as the evenings get longer it usually shifts to 6:30 or later.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:35 am
by Cyan Skymoos
You could do the Clifton gang on a Tuesday, and the Cycleworks gang on a Thursday.. throw in a 6 hour solo ride in the Wolds on the wednesday, and that should bring some form.
Disclaimer...This kind of training might not work, or be suitable for everyone.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:37 am
by tomf
Always talk to a psychiatrist (or your mum) before starting a new programme of exercise. Please read the label.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:44 am
by Cyan Skymoos
I think I must have good form...Someone told me I looked ill the other day, and I've have this cough for 3 weeks now.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:00 pm
by menticknap
How about Malton Wheelers Chain Gang on Wednesdays only until our TT's start though.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:38 pm
by paulM
I should be there tonight but will meet you on the way out.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:23 pm
by Cyan Skymoos
You really need to fit in some of Phil's sprint drills somewhere in the week as well. he doesn't like to talk about them, but they can boost your power by 20%.
Results can vary, and past results are no indication or guarantee of future performance.
Have fun on the gang tonight.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:26 pm
by PhilBixby
..in fact past results are no guarantee of past performance either..
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:57 pm
by tomf
if sneezing is an indicator of form, I'm flying!
enjoy the Chain... next week for me I hope
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:32 pm
by nigelt
Intended to join the Kenilworth Wheelers Tuesday Chain Gang in Warwick, was late off work and in my frantic bid to get to Warwick in time for the 6.30 start I forgot my map so couldn't find where they were setting out from.
Result- no chain gang
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Rubbish!
Hope the York gang went well, I'm very envious of you all right now...