KarenG

Last night of track league of 2021 - started with a scratch, felt alright but when the pace picked up with 5 to go i was too far back and on the wrong wheel - moved up a bit but the front of the race was gone. Next was another scratch, similar story - felt alright but the wrong side of a split with about 3 to go.  Then the points, just followed wheels for the first 20 laps then Ian Fraser attacked after that sprint, he got quite a sizeable gap quickly and after a couple of laps i was able to get across without towing anyone else over. Worked well together and Ian asked me to do a double turn so he could recover a bit and in return he let me have the sprint. Continued to work together and looked like we could get  the lap but the bunch would just accelerate a bit everytime it got close! Held on with it pegged about half a lap and i got the last sprint and with it double points and the win. Been trying for weeks to get an attack to stick so really pleased with how it turned out! Last was a tempo - Sam took it up early and won the first sprint, i then went for it but got rolled on the line, then dropped back for a lap and attacked...but got rolled again by someone else. Then i tried to come round the next lap but couldnt but continued hard after the sprint. AND GOT ROLLED AGAIN by someone else 😵. At least after this one we had a gap and started working together - i got one point, then swung off to let him have the next. However a lapped rider then dropped in between the two of us and got in the way. I should really have shouted at him to swing up not to interfere but by this point i was burst and could barely talk. Ended up 4th with 1 point, wouldnt have won but should have been 2nd so a bit disappointed. However overall a good nights racing and a pleasing way to end the first block of racing.
Things start back again on the 5th January.
 

Great race and what a performance...hands red raw and bleeding by the finish too!

Hi All,
Should have posted this earlier, but hope it’s not too late!
As the title suggest - First ever edition of Women Elite Paris-Roubaix race on TODAY!
Yaaaaaaaas!
Should be a cracking race!
Check it out!
Cheers
Chung

Hi Karen there is no form to fill just let me know if you want to ride that’s cool for Oct 

Well done everyone. Those times again:
15:22 for Iain & Ian; 15:55 for Sam & James; 16:58 for Darryl & Rob; 16:59 for Alan & Gerrard; 17:45 for Scott; and 17:56 for Geo.

Hi regarding the upcoming Zwift Racing League season 1. Please see the following
 
📢 **WTRL Zwift Racing League 2021 - Season 1**📢 
Hello @everyone,
<@188714705060102145> is delighted to inform you that registration for the new ZRL league is now **OPEN**.
**__Timeline __**
**15th Sept** - Rider register via sign up form (link below)
**16th Sept** - Captains selected
**16th-17th Sept** - Captains select teams of 8 riders
**18th/19th Sept** - Riders allocated their teams and discord channels
**23rd Sept** - Captain Registers team
**28th Sept** - Qualifying Race 1
For those experiencing the ZRL for the first time, allow me to explain the league and requirements from the riders to compete within this league.
There are a few important pieces of info to know prior to signing up and these are detailed in the form via the link below.  In short -
🔹 Teams will have 8 riders with a max of 6 riders racing each week 
🔸 Riders who sign up will be ranked within race categories (A+ to D) using a bike calculator based on your individual Zwift Power data
🔹 Team captains will select their squad and as a team decide on the most appropriate race time (which is unchangeable for the league duration)
🔸 Riders can move between squads if times don't suit or with rider UPG if there is space in another team
In order to race you need to...
🔹 be registered with Zwift Power
🔸 join Zwift Power JWCC Team
🔹 have JWCC as primary team on Zwift Power
🔸 have accurate weight and height on Zwift Power
🔹 have a smart trainer or power meter 
🔸 have a heart rate monitor (HRM)
🔹 have raced 3 races on Zwift in last 90 days to receive an accurate ZP Cat
If you tick all these boxes (or can get these boxes ticked before the start of the league on 28th Sept) then please sign up via the link below.
If you need any additional information, ask on the zrl-info txt channel 
***Don't delay, get your registration entry in. Post in the discord txt channel if you intend to ride 

Good turn out today - not the result we had hoped for with a couple of mishaps along the way like rubbing wheels and snapped stem bolts!
The overall time would have been good enough to win some years in the past - but not this year so congrats to VCGS on a well earned victory. Training starts for next year at the 2up on Tuesday
Geo hope your new bike is ok - Cav maxed out at a mere 1600w in a sprint so clearly not putting the stem under as much stress as you do!
 
 
(I've got an extra medal for someone - not sure who is due one after missing presentation?)
 

Well done to the team for a third place today, not helped by drama before the start. As predicted, my own time didn’t count towards the finish, but I did have the prettiest bike of the wheelers. 

Some photos from today

Good luck to everyone riding! JWCC for the win!

Good luck to everyone riding! JWCC for the win!

Congratulations to Aileen! 

Here is the link for those interested https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/21911
A few of you are in best form for years - time to put it to good use!

This event is open on Cycling Time Trials website. We’ve done well in the in the past two years of the event taking place thanks to the efforts of a few bold riders ( you know who you are!) . Time to get another podium finish. Get your entries in.
I’ve entered in the Flying Scot category, so my time is unlikely to count towards a team finish, not that it would have counted anyway assuming enough of the fast boys sign up.

Thanks to all who joined us for the sewing 🐝 .: Karen, Frank, Tommy, Robbie, Kenny, and Iain. Another cracking night with a good pace up the main climb, and up Darlek Hill.
Cheers

I'll know nearer the time, but if I'm free I'll help.

Good turnout today for the mural unveiling - after that a ride over the Crow and then a loop through Killearn and Strathblane and back to the start. 
I’d like the record to state i was joint first to the top of the Crow - beating everyone else including the former Tour de France polka dot jersey winner in the process. A show of strength from Scotlands premier cycling club to the watching media.....I may have started 5 minutes before everyone else but it still counts 🤣

The track at the moment don’t remove accreditation yet for time away from the track, they have wanted to introduce such a system but haven’t yet , 

Gerard and Graham heading to Dunlop, in brilliant sunshine.

Nah, you didn't-was driving 🙂 Hope you had a good ride 👍

Gerard and Graham heading to Dunlop, in brilliant sunshine.

Nah, you didn't-was driving 🙂 Hope you had a good ride 👍

Gerard and Graham heading to Dunlop, in brilliant sunshine.

Thought I would share a few pictures of my overnighter on Islay last week with my boys.  Just cycled from Port Ellen to Port Charlotte and camped overnight.  Islay is quite stunning and I have never seen such a huge and clear night sky.  I may have to work out how to carry a telescope by bike too.

IMPORTANT
Scottish Cycling has issued a new update and is further amending the restrictions announced last week.
All restrictions will apply until Sunday 25 October 2020, no doubt an updating message will be issued on or before that date.
The restrictions apply to the same Health Board areas as outlined last week, including NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
This time the restrictions confirm rules for adult 'Social Cycling' i.e. non club organised bunch rides with no Covid officer present. In short, ride within your Health Board area with riders from only two households, up to max 6. Physical distancing etc applies.
Club organised bunch rides with Covid officer present with rider registration, ride to remain within Health Board area (riders to remain with HB area in which they reside), group ride numbers reduced from max 30 to maximum of 9. Physical distancing etc applies.
You can read the full announcement below, please take time to absorb the latest changes and make the necessary adjustments if you plan on riding out over the next few weeks. 
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/zuvvi/media/Supplementary_Information_October_v2.pdf