30 milers ?

[GreigS]

Hi im just wondering if we still have a 30 miler bunch or has it been joined with the intermediate bunch and to be known as the social bunch ? im asking as i havent seen any 30 miler posts for a while.

 

Greig

[carol cowan]

HI Grieg, I would be interested in the option of a 30 mile type run, as sometimes a shorter run with a cafe stop is welcome plus any newbies may be put off by the longer runs. Is anyone else thinking along similar lines? Carol

[Tony]

Folks

 

for local rides I think we can and should leave Miller St as a single group. There isn't that much variation in fitness and when it comes to distance, I think latterly the 30-milers and intermediate group were doing pretty much the same thing anyway. I know there is usually a difference of opinion about cafe stops but that needn't be a problem - if some people are really keen to stop for a coffee we can have a split on the road to accomodate that. There are enough cafes around Renfrewshire/Inverclyde/Ayrshire to ensure that we will usually be passing within a few miles of one anyway.

 

For the "awaydays" that have been proposed it's obviously a bit different - it's inevitable that these won't suit everybody - due to lack of time, for example. So if you want to organise a shorter alternative run, on local roads, that's fine - I might join you if available.

 

Thanks

Tony

[GreigS]

Hi Tony

can i ask where the social bunch stand with beginners wanting to do a club run or even what the pace will be on these runs

 

Greig

[Tony]

Greig

 

I find on recent Sunday runs we have been averaging 13-14mph over the whole route. It is a pace most people can manage. Personally I am happy to ride slower if necessary as I am not training for anything and therefore not bothered about keeping to a certain pace (as long as I get home at a reasonable time).

 

When it comes to "beginners" - I think you just need to play it by ear. People are usually fitter than they think they are.

 

Thanks

Tony