Thursday evening Richmond Park ride?
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Wrath Rob wrote:I'll be out again on Thursday, going ACW for 2 or maybe even 3 laps. And I will definitely be up for a pub-stop afterwards as the family will be at a friends so I have a pass for the night
Will attempt 2/3 laps with you - may have to pass on the beers as have a work medical Friday and been told shouldn't eat or drink the evening before. Just been told its 5 1/2 hours - although they'll sign my Marmotte medical form.0 -
cjcp, yes, twas me. Had a great ride home last night and a good ride in this morning. The park sure does help improve the moving average speed
Wrath Rob, that's how I feel on Broomfield almost every time"Mummy Mummy, when will I grow up?"
"Don't be silly son, you're a bloke, you'll never grow up"0 -
Is Broomfield really that much worse than Dark Hill?
Will be going to the park on Thursday, my wheels will be less likely to disintegrate on me en route this time0 -
notsoblue wrote:Is Broomfield really that much worse than Dark Hill?
God yes.
You can easily get up Dark Hill in the saddle; staying there up Broomfiield is considerably more effort.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
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Asprilla wrote:notsoblue wrote:Is Broomfield really that much worse than Dark Hill?
God yes.
You can easily get up Dark Hill in the saddle; staying there up Broomfiield is considerably more effort.
I have never got up Dark Hill, Broomfield, or Sawyers in the saddle. :oops:
I prefer Broomfield - its consistent - Dark Hill I lose my rhythm on the flatter bit in the middle.0 -
Asprilla wrote:notsoblue wrote:Is Broomfield really that much worse than Dark Hill?
God yes.
You can easily get up Dark Hill in the saddle; staying there up Broomfiield is considerably more effort.
I've climbed Broomfield in the saddle all the way up. I was only down about 3mph up the last bit though. I'd agree much harder than dark hill though.
What I want to know is why I can do the bit between Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec which is about a mile uphill all the way (not that steep though), without dropping below 20mph but when I see Sawyer Hill I seem to have no power at all. It must be psychological.......--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
I never get out of the saddle up Broomfield; I spent a lot on that saddle and every second spent not sitting on it feels like a bit of a waste.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
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JZed wrote:Asprilla wrote:notsoblue wrote:Is Broomfield really that much worse than Dark Hill?
God yes.
You can easily get up Dark Hill in the saddle; staying there up Broomfiield is considerably more effort.
I have never got up Dark Hill, Broomfield, or Sawyers in the saddle. :oops:
I prefer Broomfield - its consistent - Dark Hill I lose my rhythm on the flatter bit in the middle.
I prefer Broomfield (even though I seem to be avoiding it atm). It's more consistent. Dark Hill isn't as steep, so it feels like you're obliged to go faster up it, and it kicks up a second time.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Dark Hill is shorter and if you're on an AC lap you've just come off some easy downwards-sloping road, whereas the road before Broomfield starts to gradually steepen from just after the roundabout. I find pacing the lower section of Broomfield difficult, esp as the stretch before it between RG and RHG is so inviting to giving it beans, whereas I can arrive at the start of DH ready to attack it."Mummy Mummy, when will I grow up?"
"Don't be silly son, you're a bloke, you'll never grow up"0 -
Also, it's easier to carry speed though the roundabout at the bottom of Broomfield than it is to carry it though the roundabout at kingston gate.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
Which way tonight then?--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
No rain forecast anymore for this evening so I'll be in RP.
WSW / SW wind though--
Chris
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Should be there tomorrow night for a couple of laps.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
I'm probably out tonight - one of the twinges I've had since increasing saddle height turned into a sharp burst of pins and needles through my leg when I jumped out of the saddle at Blackfriars tunnel this morning. Thought I'd done my back in but its somewhere around the hip - bit like a stiff neck. Saddle dropped 5mm and will see how today goes.0
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I'm hoping to be there around the same time. If I'm not, do you want to go ACW and I'll go CW?FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Can do. If I'm on my own by 7 I'll set of ACW and stop if I see you. If I've just come flying down Broomfield, don't expect me to be the one climbing back up to you :PFCN3: Titanium Qoroz.0
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I'll be there as well. Not sure what time but probably 7ish. Anticlockwise.
White cannondale, blue shorts black top and rucksack. I'll be the one at the back going slow ...0 -
Afraid I'm having to miss tonight, have to go do my other sport (rowing) instead as we've got a race this Saturday and we badly need the practice!"Mummy Mummy, when will I grow up?"
"Don't be silly son, you're a bloke, you'll never grow up"0 -
You lot all spend too long at work. By 7 I'll be at home with a glass of wine.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
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Excellent mini chaingang with Rob, JZed and another clubmate. Got left behind on the second kick up Dark Hill and then ducked out after the second lap, utterly spent.
Cheers, lads. More of that next week, me thinks.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
cjcp wrote:Excellent mini chaingang with Rob, JZed and another clubmate. Got left behind on the second kick up Dark Hill and then ducked out after the second lap, utterly spent.
Cheers, lads. More of that next week, me thinks.
Spent - tell me about it - I crawled home - was ok to Dark Hill and then was completely left behind. The chap Brian on his SS was rapid - I only realised he was on a SS on the last stretch to Roehampton Gate. Couple of days rest for me I think0 -
Glad its not just me that's FUBARd. I got home and ate most of the fridge. More gentle ride tomorrow before a weekend off.
More laps next week!FCN3: Titanium Qoroz.0 -
I'll be in park tonight. About 6.15 / 6.30. Might be up for a beer after a lap as well.--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
did four laps on Sat not at any real pace but still nice morningRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Just took in a lap on the way home and managed a 19:15 ACW. Lovely evening for it0