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Post by hodgy on Sept 13, 2014 5:43:31 GMT
Forum rides should should have the ride type mentioned before hand I ve been out with Glynn a few times now and it's always been a social thing. Ride chat ride chat nick my sandwich chat and ride a bit more  If people want to go out and smash strava times that's all good but make sure everybody else on the ride fancies it to.... It could be a bit off putting for a newbie if they are left behind True enough...that's why you will nearly always find that on any ride that I post it nearly always says ...relaxed pace. I don't think I did for the ride I posted for today...but before anyone gets carried away...the above applies! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 15:21:08 GMT
I actually like the climbs. It's what I ride for. (God's honest truth) same ere. climbing is just part of the whole thing. im not sure if iv given out the wrong vibes with my first post. I always wait for the ones at the back and have always been waited for by the guys at the front. but my point was that IMO, group rides are very much about the banter,but also the ride,but if there is too much difference in skill and fitness it can spoil the ride for the whole group. if everyone finishes the ride with a huge grin and good feeling, then that's what its all about. That's wots it's about having fun and getting home safe , I always put on my rides that I plod ... If I'm trying to keep up with super fast boys , I won't enjoy it .. I go at my own pace .. Which is steady to me.. Average speed is not that high for my self. My skill level aren't that great , so that's why I'm steady down hill .. As long as people don't mind waiting for me happy days if they don't then I'll make my way .. But got to say do enjoy riding in groups geriatric banter  Just read that post wtf .... ( lmao ) my ipad spel checker thing aghhhhhh pmsl (where did that come from geriatric ) lol banter.   |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 16:25:53 GMT
Just have a laaarf and eat Haribo and pasties.. That's what it's all about..
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Post by mogwai on Sept 13, 2014 17:48:14 GMT
In our groups we go at our own pace on the ups an downs and wait for the slower riders at the top or bottom of section of trail. it's easy to see after the first climb and descent who's good a what.
I rarely use strava on Mtb rides, but always do on the road.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 17:48:21 GMT
I have to say I have been out on a few groupe rides with a few lads from here. Irideabike motozulu Will to name a few. Not once have I been made to feel like I have held any one up although I spend most of my time panting at the back
I have been out on one groupe ride with some others and although I was not left behind it was pretty evident that they did not wish to keep waiting for me so I made my excuses and left the group to it and made my own fun
i think if you want a group ride it is a group ride not a race so chill ride take the piss and drink ale
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 18:19:28 GMT
I have to say I have been out on a few groupe rides with a few lads from here. Irideabike motozulu Will to name a few. Not once have I been made to feel like I have held any one up although I spend most of my time panting at the back I have been out on one groupe ride with some others and although I was not left behind it was pretty evident that they did not wish to keep waiting for me so I made my excuses and left the group to it and made my own fun i think if you want a group ride it is a group ride not a race so chill ride take the piss and drink ale Yeeeeeeaaaaahhhhh.... (or pink cider ) |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 13, 2014 19:47:24 GMT
I have to say I have been out on a few groupe rides with a few lads from here. Irideabike motozulu Will to name a few. Not once have I been made to feel like I have held any one up although I spend most of my time panting at the back I have been out on one groupe ride with some others and although I was not left behind it was pretty evident that they did not wish to keep waiting for me so I made my excuses and left the group to it and made my own fun i think if you want a group ride it is a group ride not a race so chill ride take the piss and drink ale Yeeeeeeaaaaahhhhh.... (or pink cider ) Shirt-lifter |
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Post by lowcogger on Sept 13, 2014 19:55:31 GMT
Yeeeeeeaaaaahhhhh.... (or pink cider ) Shirt-lifter chutney ferret  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 20:03:22 GMT
I'm not the fastest and getting slower! I don't enjoy being tail end charlie but everyone I ride with is better and quicker than me so I do rely on lads waiting around a bit. In any group there are always going to be differing levels so it's just a part of being in a group.
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Post by Munky on Sept 13, 2014 21:14:04 GMT
I enjoy group rides and for me that involves being out and about having a laugh and a piss about with people who like riding bikes. I don't/can't race but I think that's the beauty of trail centres. You all know where your going, the routes easy to follow and it's all done in sections so you can stop and regroup after each one if you need to.
If it's all about racing and going fast then that right there takes the fun out of it for me and if I'm not enjoying it then I can quickly take the battery out my give a fuck and put it in my go fuck yourself!!!
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Post by downhillkitty on Sept 15, 2014 15:26:48 GMT
I quite like being towards the back of the pack, that way as long as not trailing too badly, I can let everyone else chose the lines and I can just follow, riding with those who are fitter definitely helps you to get fit quicker, and I have to say that being a follower can get you over things that you may baulk at otherwise. Point in case: San Marino run on Rivvy, first time down, I followed Ukan who had done it previously, so he set off at his pace and I followed his lines - thought I was going out the front door at one point and still to this day no idea how I stayed on, but when I have reviewed sections of it on foot since then, there are loads of bits that had I been on my own, or in front, would have slammed on and said "No ta, too scary". I find that being a cake provider for the group, encourages the group not to abandon you as well |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 15:29:13 GMT
I quite like being towards the back of the pack, that way as long as not trailing too badly, I can let everyone else chose the lines and I can just follow, riding with those who are fitter definitely helps you to get fit quicker, and I have to say that being a follower can get you over things that you may baulk at otherwise. Point in case: San Marino run on Rivvy, first time down, I followed Ukan who had done it previously, so he set off at his pace and I followed his lines - thought I was going out the front door at one point and still to this day no idea how I stayed on, but when I have reviewed sections of it on foot since then, there are loads of bits that had I been on my own, or in front, would have slammed on and said "No ta, too scary". I find that being a cake provider for the group, encourages the group not to abandon you as well This |
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Post by downhillkitty on Sept 15, 2014 15:38:06 GMT
I quite like being towards the back of the pack, that way as long as not trailing too badly, I can let everyone else chose the lines and I can just follow, riding with those who are fitter definitely helps you to get fit quicker, and I have to say that being a follower can get you over things that you may baulk at otherwise. Point in case: San Marino run on Rivvy, first time down, I followed Ukan who had done it previously, so he set off at his pace and I followed his lines - thought I was going out the front door at one point and still to this day no idea how I stayed on, but when I have reviewed sections of it on foot since then, there are loads of bits that had I been on my own, or in front, would have slammed on and said "No ta, too scary". I find that being a cake provider for the group, encourages the group not to abandon you as well This However, for those who are fitter, please bear in mind that when I finally catch up, wheezing and dying, I need about 10 mins before I can get going again, whereas others have already been waiting 10 mins and are ready to go again....  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 15:44:44 GMT
However, for those who are fitter, please bear in mind that when I finally catch up, wheezing and dying, I need about 10 mins before I can get going again, whereas others have already been waiting 10 mins and are ready to go again.... Ooooops |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 16:35:17 GMT
However, for those who are fitter, please bear in mind that when I finally catch up, wheezing and dying, I need about 10 mins before I can get going again, whereas others have already been waiting 10 mins and are ready to go again.... That is the problen with being a T.E.C. Kitty, the fast, fit buggers get rest they don't need whilst waiting for us, I just go from one wheezefest to another. |
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Post by downhillkitty on Sept 15, 2014 16:43:15 GMT
However, for those who are fitter, please bear in mind that when I finally catch up, wheezing and dying, I need about 10 mins before I can get going again, whereas others have already been waiting 10 mins and are ready to go again.... That is the problen with being a T.E.C. Kitty, the fast, fit buggers get rest they don't need whilst waiting for us, I just go from one wheezefest to another. Hmmm, T.E.C... what jargon is this?? I just assume that unless I happen across someone who has come off, then I will see everyone at the end!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 16:45:18 GMT
Sorry Kitty - Tail End Charlie.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 15, 2014 16:46:47 GMT
If I get left behind, I get left behind... However if I catch up with those who've ignorantly, and anti socially left me... I'll simply ride over their heads... And I've just fitted some nice nobbley tyres on the 5 No offence btw... |
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Post by downhillkitty on Sept 15, 2014 17:05:12 GMT
Sorry Kitty - Tail End Charlie. Aah, glad its not what I thought it may be: Tired Elderly Codger!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 17:06:39 GMT
That works too! |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 15, 2014 19:02:57 GMT
Not been out in a group ride yet! Lol. But in hoping whoever or whenever it is has the same attitude as what's been said here. Will keep a look out for the next south westish ride and tag along |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 21:29:40 GMT
However, for those who are fitter, please bear in mind that when I finally catch up, wheezing and dying, I need about 10 mins before I can get going again, whereas others have already been waiting 10 mins and are ready to go again.... Ooooops I know that feeling well..... .. |
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Post by step on Sept 15, 2014 22:51:24 GMT
Ill admit when ive been on group rides im towards the back but I'm getting better at hills and technical climbs. Probably because i realised the forks rebound was set way way to high  . Now i actively go out an look for hills cos im weird like that |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 15, 2014 22:53:20 GMT
Ill admit when ive been on group rides im towards the back but I'm getting better at hills and technical climbs. Probably because i realised the forks rebound was set way way to high . Now i actively go out an look for hills cos im weird like that Hill hunter!... Pfft!... Trade the mtb in, and buy a road bike! |
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Post by step on Sept 16, 2014 10:39:30 GMT
Nooooo, plus I have a confused mtb for that. It's got slicks!
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