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We took the opportunity of the bad weather last Sunday to meet up for coffee and talk through the future of the club. The main topic is numbers for sunday rides. As we ride for fitnes, to socialise, catchup and destress and numbers are key to enjoyment. We have had some candid feedback from a few people on why they are not coming out so have decided on a few actions based on that feedback.
It's been pointed out that our group riding discipline has gone to hell in a handbasket. This is making it hard as people are spread out over the road and the enjoyment of riding in a group is lost. We did some number crunching and the average pace of beach rides has risen 2 kph in recent years, The average spped has slowly crept up for 26kph average in 2016 to a 28kph average). Hence we have decided to go back to the basics laid down by the BG founders.
Commitments and Ride Times: Sunday mornings were originally chosen as in those days it was quite on the roads and avoided kids sport. The world has moved on and that isn't the case anymore however any alternate slot has the same issues as Sunday mornings. So Sunday Mornings remain
Flat Ride Discipline: On flat rides the front riders will maintain a Median pace of 32 kph and adjust as appropriate for head/tail wind. This is fast enough everyone gets a workout and someone who in not so fit can still stay with the group without to much trouble as long as they keep their nose out of the wind. If numbers permit we will also put a sweeper at the back to keep the group together.
Hills Discipline: This is one we have fairly much stuck to but is reinforced. We stop at the top of every hill and collect the group. We make sure there are early exit options.
Mid Week Fitness: Sundays are social. Mid week is for training. Once we hit daylight savings we will organise a Wednesday evening training ride.
Pub Call: We are as much social as fitness so when the moons and stars align, we call PUB. The ride will end at a suitable beer garden and any non-riders for the day welcome for a catch-up and chin wag.
Lets just get out an ride.
