Alan Michael

Triathlon starts 12.30 in Lamlash so should not really interfere. Most triathletes expected to travel on Friday evening. So I would still be up for 25th if team DA are up for it
 

I could be up for this 😆

I think we need to AQuire DA status first then hatch a plan for the next challenge !!
 

Maybe we should have a club Q&A session first? 😂😂

Jan
It's sound thinking. Friday night not good for me simply because I'm totally knackered by a Friday.
However I would definetly be up for building this into weekend runs, a 20 min section of sprint intervals before coffee stop for example. Just need a bit of organisation, pre planning and discipline.

thanks mr mcBride for the pull back on.

Alan maybe the hill climb for me, as never done TT. Talk on Sunday if you're out.  

James Snodgrass 2nd in class. Well done.
8h 40min for me but can't find my name, could of bn alot faster if it wasn't for lead car crawling down all the descents, only negative of a great event.

Great day good luck to the Spanish contingent no problem to the Joansin

Indeed. Thanks for posting but very jealous 😉

Nice of you to post up, I suppose.
Just a tAD jealous.

Enjoy

Ha ha predictive text lol *senor.
Not deliberate, honest

Following Darryls crash on Saturday the people living in the local cottage were incredibly supportive and generous in helping Daryll, providing a quilt, support for his back etc etc. They offered many of us to tea or coffee also. As a note of thanks and update from the club I've sent a card and some flowers to Muriel.
 
Andy

We'll scope it out this week Alan. Repeat next SaturDAy would be further excellent prep for lasufriDA

Gutted for you Al but good excuse for a September assault!

Fear not Al as I hoping that there will be another shot at this and that once troops return victorious they will tow me round in September

18.20 holehouse brae across from dalek hill. No worries. See you there Graham.

Sitting tonight with some recovery juice and thoughts turned to DA. In terms of strategy I am thinking as below but welcome other thoughts and suggestions,
 
- single pace line, straight to back just like the pro's do on a long TTT
- pace regulated at SA pace plus a little bit extra from the start
- looking like a decent number so probably about 30-45 secs on front which will mean a spell every 4-5 mins
- important point is do not increase pace, keep it smooth as possible with guy swinging off easing back and going straight to back, no macho keeping the power on to make the next guy work to come through
- if you are having a good moment then go a bit longer on front before elbow flick
- elbow flick is mandatory, we do not want people behind accelerating to get through and do a spell
- be realistic about your personal ability, flick that elbow as soon as you start to let the pace drop or preferably before
- communication is critical. I will take personal responsibility for making the call to up or down the overall pace with the help from my data friend whom I hope will have the last but one single stored for up to the second pace comparison on his Garmin (I will contact you separately Jan to check out your thoughts on this)
- mechanicals, sorry but we all sign up for not stopping, it is just not feasible, I really hope it does not happen to anyone,
- please think about your personal strengths and play to them, obvious examples would be Robbo or James leading on the climbs into the headwind or Jan and Alan doing longer turns on the flat. But, and this is the really important bit, if you are particularly strong at one discipline please remember others are not so ride to the teams abilities rather than your own,
- the best team player will lead the team within their abilities on their preferred terrain but will sensibly pull back when it does not suit them,
- it is very likely most people will have a crisis in confidence or form at some point, it is just fine to either miss spells or roll through for a very short spell
- it is not fine to miss spells without shouting to the team that they should drop in in front of you
- when a single line goes round a corner or makes a descent round a corner the line always stretches with gaps opening, remember the first guy can take the best line and see the pot holes etc but everyone behind cannot, if you are on the front the very best thing to do is hold back for a few seconds to let the line reestablish itself, this is best for the team effort,
- and finally, shout out the pot holes for the team behind,
 
 
Some practicalities
 
- we make a stash about 500m from ferry for spare bottles, food etc, so poly bag or similar with provisions for 2nd lap should be brought along
- the stop time will be about 4 minutes max so think ahead on quick changeover of bottles, food etc
 
Look forward to your comments and additions. I can't wait to give this a bash as I Truly believe that everyone is up for dong whatever they can to make it happen.
 
DREAM IT, BELIEVE IT, ACHIEVE IT

Should be okay for this DAttempt....someone can take me on the flats and I will carry them on the hills!!

I'm gutted youse didnay get a start in the Nationals, honest I didn't pay the organiser
 
However the stars are now all aligning.
 
T-8 till the ultimate DAwn

Well I never got entry into the nationals but on the bright side I can join you on the double Arran hopefully im feeling better by then as it's going to be a tough one

Oh and Gregg O should be joining us as he also never got a start

Well I never got entry into the nationals but on the bright side I can join you on the double Arran hopefully im feeling better by then as it's going to be a tough one

That's so depressing, only 2 points
Though I did take someone's kom along the Georgetown over a thousand rider's have attempted that famous stretch of road