Group Riding
Sitting on a wheel This is a valuable thing to learn, its here where you get the most protection from the wind. If there is a rider on your wheel then you have a number of obligations Don’t slow down without warning Don’t leave any gap open with the rider in front of you Pass on all instructions up / down the line Don’t be lazy 😉 Once you get a bit stronger you are obliged to get off the back of the bunch and make your way to the front and do your bit. Not going through messes up the rhythm of the group. Missing turns and cruising at the back all day is a quick way to lose other riders’ respect. Relay all cycling information It’s important that you let everyone behind know what’s coming up. Those at the back won’t be able to see, so are relying on…
Pedaling efficiency
Pedaling efficiency is key to ensuring that you get the maximum power from each revolution. A smooth pedaling technique can also reduce the chance of injury to joints and muscles as well as putting less stress on your bike components. The typical route we use will be a simple route around the woodford valley ( anticlockwise, as per the time trial route, but with a side trip up Mile hill). These exercises can be done almost anywhere though. The training here isn’t a race, it’s about trying to perfect the technique, so slow things down first, and concentrate to get things right – a speed increase will soon follow 🙂 On the level – Single leg pedaling drills. Without shifting your backside on the seat, unclip one foot from the pedal and with the other leg, spend 30-60sec pedalling in a light gear. Concentrate to maintain a positive force on…
Swindon RC – Road Race
Sunday the 25th was the Swindon Road Club Cotswold Road Race had a full field of 60 riders from an original entry of over 140. The 2/3/4 category race also incorporated a round of the Cotswold Cycle Racing League (this was the 6th of 7 rounds). The race left Brinkworth House in cool and overcast conditions with a slight drizzle falling. Thankfully the drizzle fizzled and the roads dried out making for generally good racing conditions. The peloton stayed together until the second time up Callow Hill when the race split and a group of seven riders gained a gap of around 40 seconds, a second group of about nine riders followed, then the remains of the peloton some 30 seconds further behind. By the final lap the 2 front groups had merged and at the bell they had a 60 second advantage over the chasing peloton. Over the final…
Portsmouth Circuits
Great Racing at Portsmouth last night, Francis boys having a great time, Harriet Dodd back in first race since crash! Quality racing staying with the guys and reading the race perfectly. Freddie Coreth TT in Gillingham smashing his PB!
Hill Reps rides – 1 hour to 1 ½ hours
There are many different combinations of hill reps that can be completed. Some occasions the same hill will be done up to 5 times. Other options may involve a combination of the hills listed below. Start point – 5 Rivers Leisure Centre 1. Snaky – Woodford Valley/ Wilton 2. Mile hill – Woodford/Stoford 3. Woodford/Highpost 4. Great Durnford/Highpost 5. Wilton- South street / Hare Warren – The Drove – Duncan Edwards