2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 14, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Usual time usual place. Who in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted April 15, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Me two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 15, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 hope to be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 We may have a guest from glasgow green joining us on Thursday. If Jason turns up don't show him any mercy as he is quite handy on two wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yes, plan to be there. Hologram watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted April 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 6pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 16, 2014 Members Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I hope to make this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 16, 2014 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 6pm start and Summer officially started as Richard coming out to play hurrah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hopefully. Don't expect to keep up all the way round though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm a new member and have been out with the bunch a couple of times and would like to try the chain gang if possible, if so where is the meeting point and whats expected of me? If anyone could help it would be appreciated. Cheers. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Expect the unexpected ! I'll leave it to Marco or Charlie to explain the theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 17, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm a new member and have been out with the bunch a couple of times and would like to try the chain gang if possible, if so where is the meeting point and whats expected of me? If anyone could help it would be appreciated. Cheers. Alan Meet at the bus stop near the Houston - Crosslee roundabout https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@55.86487,-4.539247,3a,75y,277.64h,90t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1saBqbBKM9K3TSQpkr9bcogw!2e0 Generally pace is kept steady for the first bit along the Georgetown road - it is like what you will have experienced on normal club run for this bit - pace picks up after Bishopton onto the West Ferry where the group then rides in a paceline (i'll leave the more experienced guys to explain what to do because if i try and explain you'll probably end up doing the wrong thing!) Unlike a normal club run if someone has a puncture, mechanical or gets dropped then the group doesnt wait. There will be a regrouping at the top of the Clune Brae (and there is also a shortcut up here if required) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alan, you'll be fine. We do ride in a pace-line. It's straightforward enough but easier to instruct you on the hoof than bamboozle you with diagrams and jargon on here. See you at bus stop at Crosslee roundabout at 6pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cheers guys, see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alan This evening's prodeedings are simple. The roll out from the bus stop all the way to the Westferry is the same as any bunch run - 2 lines riding at a steady pace, with the guys rotating through periodically. Once on the Westferry the pace quickens and the rate at which the front riders rotate increases also - no more than 20 -30 secs on the front on the outside line (right) before you move through and on to the inside line (left). This is repeated until there is no one left or we reach Port Glasgow. The clune brae is ridden as hard or easy as you can or want to, with a regroup at the top. The road into Kilmalcolm sees a fast bunch ride with continued rotations occuring. From Kilmalcolm to BofW and back along the Georgetown Road its a case of hang onto a wheel as best you can at race pace with a bit of a sprint at the end. You might get guys putting a dig in, its up to you to respond if you wish. All good clean fun. Things to watch for Don't surge/accelerate through to the front when its your turn at the front - everything is still done smoothly this includes moving across to the inside - don't cut in the guy at the front might give you a verbal ok when your rear wheel is clear. Keep pace with the rider in front of you, and the group in general, and avoid letting gaps forming - the pace will go up as we travel the Westferry until its full gas into Port Gasgow - don't worry if you get pinged off the back. Make an effort to latch onto the wheel of the last man of the outside line as he comes past you when it's your turn to switch to the outside line. You'll normally get a call. All of the above will seem a lot to take on board but try and watch what the experienced guys do for a few rotations and you'll get the hang of it soon enough. I'll try to get along earlier tonight and chat you through things and answer and questions you have. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 17, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Great night for a run out. I may have been dropped on the Westferry, but I still took a pb up the Clune. And it was faster than my first attempt two weeks ago, so got to be pleased with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hard going but loved. Thanks to everyone for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 My form has come & gone. Mediocrity is my friend. Still loving my cycling tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Had fun tonight. A bit slowish on the westferry into the wind but the ride from the top of the clune was brisk. Good sized bunch. The young Balden lad going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 17, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Nice night for it and good turnout too. I had a gopro camera on the bike but i accidentally turned it off at the top of Clune so missed everything after that and before then most of the footage is into the sun so not the best quality. Conveniently this means my poor excuse for a late breakaway on the Georgetown was missed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ioI9aSDhEE Colin McPhee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Excellent footage of the chaingang in action!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Can't decide if I'm over geared or under legged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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