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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Urban Downhill – Only in Chile…

Francis Vivier sent us this one .. saying that he could see Paul Udinga doing it!


VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.

Saturday April 2, 2011 - Middle Swan

Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organiser's Mobile No: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 7:30 am
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station

We'll meet at Maylands Railway Station and ride through Guildford to Middle Swan and then back via Campersic and Toodyay Roads. We'll fit in a coffee stop in Midland, Guildford or some other random location on the way back.


We'll aim to provide a section allowing different paces.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Saturday March 26, 2011 - Friendly Freo

Ride Organiser: Robert Hind
Organiser's email: Robert@robert-hind.com
Organiser's mobile telephone no: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 65 kms+
Start Point: Maylands, Narrows - North Side
Start Time: Maylands 7:30, Narrows 8:00

We're planning the old familiar "Friendly Freo" with the usual obligatory coffee stop (in Fremantle). We'll have the usual Maylands Railway Station start at 7:30 am then hook up at the Narrows. The ride will start from the Narrows Bridge (North Side - where the bike path goes under the freeway bridge) at 8:00 am. 

 
The ride will include sections where riders can choose a tougher or faster section and we'll continue trialling the Group Riding guidelines. Don't forget to let the ride organiser know if you're joining the ride.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Welcome to the Ride_Group - two new members


The Ride_Group is pleased to welcome Alan Perkins and Mark Esvelt who have both accepted and agreed to abide by "Our Standards of Friendship and Fair Play".


Friday, March 11, 2011

Saturday March 19, 2011 - Pt Walter

Ride Organiser: Robert Hind
Organiser's email: Robert@robert-hind.com
Organiser's mobile telephone no: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Fairly Flat
Estimated Distance: 40 kms+
Start Point: Maylands, Narrows - South Side
Start Time: Maylands 7:30, Narrows 8:00

This week's ride will be an easy Pt Walter ride with the usual starts (Maylands and Narrows South) and coffee stop on the way back in Ardross (most likely Sensations on Ardross).
Let me know if you're planning to join us.

Group Ride guidelines - for discussion

In recent weeks we've had larger numbers of riders in the Ride_Group rides and we've ended up with some fairly big splits in the group... all too often leaving riders behind.


It has been suggested that we consider introducing some "Group Ride Guidelines". I think it is important that these have some discussion so we introduce the right guidelines for the right reason:

(1) Selecting a ride "leader" for each ride
(2) The ride leader will set the pace for the group.
(3) The pace of the group will depend on the riders present.
(4) The ride leader will also set the route. If you're not familiar with today's route, don't take the lead.
(5) Reminder that the rides are not a race. Relax and enjoy the ride.
 


The intent isn't to make the rides too tame and I think we might need to provide opportunity for sprints on agreed sections for those who look to "clear the cobwebs" from time to time.

Lets hear what members of the group think of this. Comments using the blog would be fantastic.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Welcome new members Francis, Richard and Paul to the Ride_Group

Francis Vivier, Richard and Paul Udinga have joined us over the last several weeks on various rides. 

Francis, Richard and Paul have indicated that they agree with and accept Our-Standards of Friendship and Fair Play, have become members of the Ride_Group and been added to the Ride_Group distribution list so they'll automatically receive emails addressed to Rides@robert-hind.com.

Welcome guys, we've enjoyed having you along and look forward to seeing you on future rides.

The up to date distribution list is shown below:-