craighawthorn Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey guys, I have recently just bought my first road bike, after a long spell competing in xc and downhill mountainbiking i thought i would give road riding a shot. I feel im almost a legitimate road cyclist, i have even shaved my legs and got into a shouting match with a white van man who almost took me out I reckon all i need to do now is get out on a group ride as part of a bunch unfortunately due to my work weekend club runs are pretty much off the cards, just wondering if anybody goes out for a midweek run for beginners, im reasonably fit after my time in mountainbiking but not quite used to the huge distances you guys cover yet... any help suggestions appreciated take it easy, Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hi Craig. Welcome along!! If you keep an eye on the club runs section, there are folk who can get out during the week so it would be no problem for you to go along. If evenings are possible, on a Tues night there is a time trial and Thurs you have the chaingang. You can see info for those in the confined events section. You'll need to get a Sunday off now and again....the Sunday bunch is the place to be!!! Where are you based? Hope to see you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Welcome Craig. Basically what Richie said. Most weekday runs are during the week. You occasionally get folk going out during the day who do shift work. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hi Craig, I sometimes go out during the week by myself but happy to have company. Where are you located? Mark - does your comment 'Most weekday runs are during the week' count as a Colemanballs quote!? :-) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighawthorn Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 thanks for the replies lads, im based in Houston and the odd sunday bunch run would be good, any chance you do a lazy or long lie bunch who dont fancy these 9am starts looking forward to seeing you out there, whats the chaingang thing that richie mentioned? is it just a thursday night club run? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Craig, I'm afraid all Sunday runs start at 9 or 9:15. Some runs are long (70 - 80 miles) so the early start ensures we are back before dark! ALso allows for a cafe stop - some riders love their latte and cake break The Thursday run is a brisk pace and is for those training for racing. I am quite fit but struggle to keep up. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 hi craig welcome to the wheelers im available some nights during the week currently nightshift at the minute but could meet up for an 1 to 1.5 hrs maybe even 2 depending on what time you want to meet before i go to work hope to meet you brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Craig The Thursday night is not just for racers in fact few of the racers take part it is however a higher intensity run along the west ferry recovery climb up the clune then increasing pace through to the end The more shots on the front the harder the ride but is all about your own improvement so don't dismiss it give it a try miss your turns at the front and see how you get on after all I manage to hang on most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighawthorn Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 cheers paul and brian, i work in restaurants and get my shifts on a sunday so I will let you know which days im free then maybe sort out a wee midweek evening run if you guys are game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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