Every Thursday 1900 – 2300 Till Oct 2022
We are combing with local Colchester club VC Revolution to jointly run group riding session for club members of all abilities. Including those that are new to group riding.
The aim of these sessions is to improve the group riding skills within the club. Group rides are not only social but a great way to train and compare yourself to others. No matter what type of group ride you seek, participation in these rides improves your skills and opens new doors for training.
As a group, you ride side by side in order to share the work. The riders at the front set the pace and take most of the wind. The riders behind are drafting. Until each rider takes a short turn in the wind at the front.
The plan is for these group rides to have an even pace to them with no surging or attacking. Surging when in the group is unwelcome as it disrupts the pace and makes it very difficult for a group to ride smoothly. Surging or attacking will often lead to the group of riders splitting. This is certainly not the aim of this riding session.
Sessions should be progressive, starting steadily allowing everyone a chance to get used to the group pace before increasing.
These rides are not intended to be chain gangs.
By entering this sessions you confirm that you have read the VCR-CRCC Booking Guidelines and Rider Etiquette document: available HERE.
Group Definitions:
Group 1 – Advanced, riders with Velodrome, circuit or road race experience, comfortable riding at pace in a large bunch – Speed ****
Group 2 – Intermediate, club riders comfortable riding through and off in a group at a reasonable pace (not a chain gang!) – Speed ***
Group 3 – Intermediate, club riders comfortable riding through and off in a group at a reasonable pace (not a chain gang!) – Speed **
Group 4 – Social, riders looking to gain bunch riding experience or fitness or Advanced/Intermediate riders looking for an easier ride and to help less experienced riders – Speed *
Eventbrite Links to Book on the Next Four Sessions are available below:
Session #6 – 12/05/2022 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/336566508487
Session #7 – 19/05/2022 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/337583881477
Session #8 – 26/05/2022 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/337584122197
Session #9 – 09/06/2022 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/337584463217
Session #10 – 16/06/2022 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/337584894507
Session fees for the 1.5 hour riding session are £5.00 Payable at the time of booking.