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21/07/2010 16:00:01
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Becks
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Now that the nights are drawing in again (!) we're looking ahead to the autumn and winter seasons.
We're planning to hold a social/meeting to discuss the forthcoming track and cyclocross seasons at 7pm on Monday 9th August at the Lass O'Gowrie pub in Manchester: www.thelass.co.uk.
The meeting will be informal and the topics discussed can be wider than those outlined above. It's an opportunity to get together, drink beer, and make plans for the forthcoming season and for new members, or those who are new to racing of any discipline, to come and chat to some of the more experienced members.
Post below if you have any topics you'd like us to cover.
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21/07/2010 22:43:03
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Ben
Posts 726
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So there's some interest in Track racing then Becks ?
I've been considering selling my track bike and focusing on other racing disciplines, but if there are some others looking at track racing, I might consider having another go...
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22/07/2010 10:49:21
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R1Shaun
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I'll happily join in with any track racing/training 
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22/07/2010 12:53:13
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Pip
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Me too. I loved the track.
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22/07/2010 14:15:51
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James
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+1 Track
Will be having another crack at it this year.
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22/07/2010 21:30:06
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Ben
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are you guys thinking of doing the ACT race league on Mondays?
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27/07/2010 22:26:01
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Chris
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I will be away for this (LEJOG), but i would have been very keen to come along.
I wanted to find out about cyclocross mainly - is there a page on the wheelers with information on it? is there any training sessions? (big decisions, including buying a bike!!).
Also...during the winter will there be a regular club run at the weekend? - (i rode before with rutland of sheffield) and they do the same 50miles with cafe stop every weekend in the winter, it seemed to me a good way to get new people and regulars out all the time and made the club very active.
Thanks, Chris.
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28/07/2010 09:14:51
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viv
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Hi Chris. Its handily stored on the website under 'About Cycling | Cyclo Cross' : http://www.manchesterwheelers.co.uk/cycling/cyclo-cross.htm
Will update with any info on sessions etc that come out of the meeting.
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28/07/2010 12:19:05
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NickW
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Chris wrote:
Also...during the winter will there be a regular club run at the weekend? - (i rode before with rutland of sheffield) and they do the same 50miles with cafe stop every weekend in the winter, it seemed to me a good way to get new people and regulars out all the time and made the club very active.
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Hi Chris, yes there will be at least one regular ride over the winter (iirc last winter we ran a shorter run (30-40 miles) and a longer run (55-80 miles) where possible). What we don't tend to do is do the same route week in week out (exception being winter chain gangs). Variety is the spice of life and the route of a club run is at the descretion of the person volunteering to lead it. A route is occasionally subject to change on the day if it's cold/wet etc i.e if the weather is bad a hilly ride in the Peaks may be re-routed into the more mediterranean climate of the Chesire plain  . However, even if the route changes, start point and time will remain the same.
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28/07/2010 16:18:27
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Ben
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Hi Chris,
This is one club that doesn't go into hibernation during winter - it's busier than ever with 'cross and track racing and plenty of club runs...
I wouldn't say there's an overall scheme of cyclocross training. As most 'cross races are only an hour long, shorter harder road training rides will help, but these aren't the sort of club runs we do during winter. It's tricky - as some riders are winding down to get the winter road miles in, others are sharpening up for 'cross and track racing. So people often have to do their own thing.
Mick Style often does some skills specific 'cross training rides which are great.
There are enough nearby 'cross races to last you through the season, so unless you can train mid-week, you may find that a race each Sunday is all you can fit in - which is a position a lot of us find ourselves in during Winter, especially when it's cold dark and rainy outside. That goes with a lot of racing of course - the best training is often doing the race itself, although you need to do more than one hard effort per week to actually get better (otherwise you soon reach a fitness plateau)
You could also hook up with 'H' (you may already have done so). He can sort you out with a mid-week evening training routine using his CompuTrainer machines.
You'll get plenty of good advice here on buying a 'cross bike too.
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28/07/2010 21:37:41
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Mick
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Chris, just to add to Ben's comments, we'll be organising some specific cross training sessions focussing on technique starting mid-August and we'll post details up here as well as discuss at the Lass. I'll also put all the races on our Events list when I've got a tick.
Post on here or Pm me if you need any more specific advice in the meantime.
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29/07/2010 10:44:23
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Chris
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thanks for your replies!
all good news, i would be more than happy to lead some of the winter rides.
as far as cyclocross goes, it really appeals to me but if i am to do it i will need to sell a bike to buy a cross bike. ill keep looking into it. (is it possible to use a cross bike - with smaller front chain rings as a winter bike/tourer? that way i could get rid of two bikes (girlfriend very happy)).
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30/07/2010 10:13:10
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Ben
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Chris wrote:
is it possible to use a cross bike - with smaller front chain rings as a winter bike/tourer?
Absolutely fine - loads of people use cross bikes as their training bike and for commuting to work.
You could consider fitting mudguards on it for club runs and then removing them for cross rides.
But don't worry about gears, the highest gear on a cross bike is plenty to keep up with club runs.
If you were forced to own just one bike, a cross bike would probably be the ultimate choice - many of us would agree with that...although, Scott B would probably argue that you only need a Cervelo P4
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30/07/2010 10:23:18
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viv
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Ben wrote:
If you were forced to own just one bike, a cross bike would probably be the ultimate choice
Works for big Si C. He uses that jake cross bike for everything - club runs, off road, road races, TTs. Bargain.
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30/07/2010 12:02:22
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Si
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Ben wrote:
If you were forced to own just one bike,
Oh sweet lord, can you imagine that... I feel all faint just thinking about it, I need to lie down
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30/07/2010 20:26:47
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Paul
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Si wrote:
Ben wrote:
If you were forced to own just one bike,
Oh sweet lord, can you imagine that... I feel all faint just thinking about it, I need to lie down
Here's a bike you can lie down in Ants link The "ultimate" TT/offroad/clubrun bike: Way to Go!
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30/07/2010 22:42:27
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Scott B
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Ben wrote:
If you were forced to own just one bike, a cross bike would probably be the ultimate choice - many of us would agree with that...although, Scott B would probably argue that you only need a Cervelo P4
Bugger to fit Mud guards to though!
Looks like i'll have to sit on the back of the clubrun this winter.......
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31/07/2010 10:44:41
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from down south
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Scott B wrote:
Ben wrote: If you were forced to own just one bike, a cross bike would probably be the ultimate choice - many of us would agree with that...although, Scott B would probably argue that you only need a Cervelo P4 Bugger to fit Mud guards to though! Looks like i'll have to sit on the back of the clubrun this winter.......
Heres one with your name on it.
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/images/scott-plasma3-side-hi.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/gear-news/scott-launches-plasma-3-time-trial-bike/4022.html&h=510&w=800&sz=63&tbnid=o7KOU-s8p7pgZM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dscott%2Bplasma%2B3&hl=en-GB&usg=__GDTkaxqkOBdgYJRw0OKFsIfi8VI=&sa=X&ei=OfBTTIzNMZX00gTkpuiAAw&ved=0CC4Q9QEwBA
Change your surname to Pro or Dura ace, result.
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31/07/2010 14:58:56
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Rachel (Ma Boswell)
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Bugger to fit Mud guards to though!
Looks like i'll have to sit on the back of the clubrun this winter.......
Welcome to my world Scott - we can be part of the 'non-mud guard' club together!
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31/07/2010 17:56:38
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ant
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http://www.crudproducts.com/products/roadracer
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