SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE
Tomorrow's ride 0800 Novotel 120 minutes steady ride.
5min turns at the front so everyone gets a turn
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Tomorrow's ride 0800 Novotel 120 minutes steady ride.
5min turns at the front so everyone gets a turn
Theme - Sunglasses
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 12:54
To all those who would like a fresh start for the 09 season. Training starts on the 1st November 2008 with a 2hr ride from the Novotel at 0800. Join the ride and have the best season of your life.
Whilst in Birmingham I took part in the winter chain gang at night. It was on all lit roads and some nights there were over thirty riders. I would like to try this idea in Plymouth so on Thursday the 6th November at 1830 starting from the Elburton pub.
The route will be published in detail later but basically ride to cattedown folowing the water line then through town and Union street. Up through Devonport and St budeaux taking in Victoria Hill. Along Crownhill turning left at fire station round back off airport and then down Novorisk hill alon embankement and back up to Elburton pub.
This is a 23 mile route and should take just over an hour and 15. We can add on later in the year or add on sprints along Billacombe to finish.
Make a comment see what you think
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 19:26 Links to this post
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 17:44
I did this last year and got lots of nominations but kept it pretty low key. This year I will award a bottle of my finest VINO Tinto to the South West Rider voted Rider of the Year.
At the moment I am looking for nominations just leave a comment anonymously if you like with your nomination and why. I will then take the top three and leave it to public vote. Although you will need to register to be able to take part in the public vote.
I will close the nominations at 1159 24 Oct 2008
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 11:24
he Somerset Road Club race team have just returned home from a very rewarding trip to the Spanish island of Mallorca, where they where competing in the European Master's cycling championships.The team consisted of Greg Sandy, Kelvin Price, Leigh Pinchen and Simon Coles.
The races, in age group categories were contested on a fast, energy sapping circuit around Playa de Palma and were run off at speeds in excess of 30 mph. From the start of the race the action was electric with the road club riders in the main moves. The national team from Spain rode a controlling tempo and countered any decisive moves.
Greg Sandy was well placed in the early breaks of the day and was defensively protected by team SRC, but the bigger squads realised the danger of letting a former champion go clear and by the end of the sixth lap it was obvious to all that the race would end in a mass bunch sprint and this would work in the favour of both Kelvin and Greg.
Entering the final stages of the race with well under 1 km to the finish both Greg and Kelvin where fantastically positioned near the front of the 100 strong peleton. Unfortunately Greg was checked up into the barriers by one of the Spanish riders and had nowhere to go but Kelvin, seeing a great opening, made his move for the line. With a truly great burst of speed Kelvin (The Reemer) Price claimed a superb silver medal in the 30-35 age group.
It was a very special day for Kelvin and a great reward for the huge effort and training that he had been putting in prior to the trip. The race team were supported by other club members and a wonderful week in the winter sun was had by all.
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 09:32
To all those who would like a fresh start for the 09 season. Training starts on the 1st November 2008 with a 2hr ride from the Novotel at 0800. Join the ride and have the best season of your life.
Whilst in Birmingham I took part in the winter chain gang at night. It was on all lit roads and some nights there were over thirty riders. I would like to try this idea in Plymouth so on Thursday the 6th November at 1830 starting from the Elburton pub.
The route will be published in detail later but basically ride to cattedown folowing the water line then through town and Union street. Up through Devonport and St budeaux taking in Victoria Hill. Along Crownhill turning left at fire station round back off airport and then down Novorisk hill alon embankement and back up to Elburton pub.
This is a 23 mile route and should take just over an hour and 15. We can add on later in the year or add on sprints along Billacombe to finish.
Make a comment see what you think
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 19:26
Legro’s’ Training Camp 2009 April 6-20th
Come train in the sun with Multi World Masters Champion and Mastercoach Dave Le Grys.
Legro invites you to his Annual Training Camp
Book and pay for your own flight, flying from your local airport to suit you, and still have the benefits of this exclusive training package.
Flights must be booked by yourself, and if possible to arrive on April 6th - April 20th 2009
provisions can me made if you fly out the day before or after date(s) suggested due to flight schedules not same as above, or you might prefer a 10 day package or choose your own dates
Groups welcomed and catered for, including non-cyclists who want to travel with their partners Structured training available, suitable for all abilities
Guidebook with coaching information, route maps and other information so you can plan ahead and enjoy your holiday
Coaching advice and support throughout your stay
Group leaders for all abilities with every ride
Reigning World Masters, British Senior Champions and experienced riders willing to assist all riders
Half board accommodation - 4 Star Hotel
We will be staying at the Hotel Pollensa Park which is just off the beach front.
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For further information please contact Dave Le Grys 01206 271553 or 07930 648469
or email: legro@mastercoach.fsnet.co.uk or visit my website www.mastercoach.co.uk for more details
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I am also running a track training camp directly after on April 21-27th which will be based in Palma near the indoor velodrome
To book a place please contact Legro’s track camp organiser, Andy Hewitt email andrew@velodrome.org.uk or go on the Velodrome website for more information and booking form http://www.velodrome.org.uk/trackcamp.html
Posted by JAMES SMITH at 16:59
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Posted by JAMES SMITH at 22:26