Graham's nightmare

No it wasn't his recent 70.3 race in Mallorca, although we await for his race report to be posted on the blog. Composed on the bog - posted on the blog!  I think that's the working title anyway....


As you know his sleep was a little deprived before he departed for sunnier climes, not quite to Cormac's extent, but this was partly because he was pumped having towed the group down Westferry at up to 34mph, but mostly because of frustration at the etiquette (LACK OF) on display last night!


I will let him explain in his own words....

"I have taken the time to find a link to a simple and concise description of a chaingang for anyone who is unclear as the what it is about....

http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/training/cycling-in-a-chain-gang/

The first point in the tips is the most important one. by all means attack, but half hearted attempts to cause a break will only break the rhythm of the group, and deter people from working through. And as such please note the following is NOT an acceptable interpretation:
 

• Ensure you are always sitting on a wheel and letting others do the work
• When you feel fresh and strong give all you have to ride to the front and create a gap between yourself and the group
• When, after 30 seconds, you burst (30 is probably generous) then let the group catch you and make sure you find a wheel to sit on
• Remain tucked up on a wheel until you feel recovered enough to repeat the above. 

On another note - Potholes. We shout to warn of potholes. Loudly! We are aware that this is not what pros do, or even other group rides. But we are not pros, we don't have the full road to manoeuvre to avoid holes. Other groups may point, other groups have crashes.


 Please note that this is a G3R ride. We are not road racers and we use this ride as a semi-structured training session i.e. we want a workout, and don't want to get stuck 4th wheel doing 100watts because people decide that they're really not that keen on hitting the front after all. Work through, or sit at the back. If you disagree with any of the above, feel free to go ride with any other group. The Renfrew bunch do the same route Tuesdays and Thursdays."


I was feeling the love.