Per the link below Jim Sampson is running his usual road race leage style training sessions on Saturday afternoons in January and February. The January ones are at Brantingham and the February ones Sproatley.
These are always a good way to get back into riding handicap race style and to see what sort of state Busby is in before magically discovering some fitness for the season (last year he was been dropped by the women!)
http://htrc.co.uk/2011/12/17/early-season-group-training-sessions/
Looks good. Few snaps of you from last year.
Might have to consider it
Matt - yes, these are def. worth going to (even though I've never attended). They are run along the same lines as the RR league, with handicapped groups, so it gives you an early taste of what the actual racing will be like.
like the idea of that to try and pick my fitness up although not doing any racing next year. Would this be suitable initially for someone with rather average fitness?
From what I can see Steve - yes. There are a number of groups based on ability depending on how many turn out. Be nice to have a few people there I know, I'm def gonna have a go at these.
Even spotted Paul Cook on a few of the photos on the website.
ps Paul you mentioned Marloe starting a road race on an MTB, not sure if you've seen this photo (3rd row down, 1st column)
Will have a bash then Matt! Yes always good if there are others you know. I can only do 2 Saturdays out of my 5 week shift rota. I presume they dont mind rival clubs joining in?!
Hi Steve it's open to all clubs
Thought these were great last year. Definately worth doing if you want a bit of organised through and off for an hour. Can only speak about the fast group, which was quick but steady through and off until a couple of laps to go when people would try and blow the doors off each other. Not so much by attacking, just by riding hard. Usually a sprint finish by whoever was left.
cheers droppy Will get myself down there on dates can make it.
I've done a few years back and they are good. Not as full on as a race (in fact riding it like a proper race is a bit frowned upon) The only problem with them is that they are at the worst domestically suitable time in the world. If your constrained by such things....
my ride got as far as swanland before i gave up. my inners are far too congested to be riding hard. i intend to be there next week.
how did people get on?
Really enjoyed it.
Big turnout so there were a lot of groups. Ours didn't work that well to be honest which made it pretty hard going towards the end.
Be back for more on the 21st
new chainset turned up this morning bike now with wilsons and should all be ready for friday so all being well will be at the next saturday training sessions. was it worth going to? there is a big write up on hull thursday site with lots o photos, couple of close ups of you matt, one looking rather puzzled!!
Yeah I'd say it is, get yourself down. The confused one is the finish, haha
Cheers matt will see you sat!
I won't be there this sat, going away this weekend. I'll be there weekend after.
Have a good time.
ok cheers, have a good w/end, i am working following week so wont be there either.anyone else going?
I should be there this week, Droppy said he will be too. Don't anyone be soft if they go. If your group is too fast you can drop back, if its too slow you won't catch the group in front.
Hopefully i will be setting off from the shop at ten past one tommorow for Jim's (got a spliting headache at the moment, so may not go if it doesn't go away), anyone welcome to join
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Hope the headache clears Nat. I started like that on Weds afternoon, now on my third night of high temps and cold sweats :(. Seems to be a common bug going round at mo. Not nice at all!
Anyone going this week?
I intend to be there, weather is looking good.
think i'll make an appearance. winter bike or best?
Winter. Don't make the mistake of going in a slow group either or its a total waste. The fast groups go first so you can always drop back a group if you're struggling.
training tomorrow 28th jan, meet at leisure center at 1 for a gentle spin over to brantingham. any takers?
Im out tonight so i'll see how i feel in morning..
See how legs feel tomorrow but I should be there. Is Nathan going Gary? He usually leaves Wilson's wheels at 10 past one ish. Might make sense to go together.
Im think im going so i will meet you at leisure
Nathans not going, if you wanna make it 10 past at leisure center then thats ok with me
Naa 1pm is fine with me Gary.
See you there.
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