Sun City Tri

The Sunday ride kicked off again on the 19th Oct.  Today, the 26th was the 2nd running and again we had a good turnout.  Last week 5, this week 7.

At this time of year the idea is definatly steady paced rides with an emphasis on getting the novices up and running, and ironing out any problems they have.  Today was a prime example.  1st of all not everyone has ridden in a group before, so group etiquete in the form of hand signals and the all important code word 'Piano' (meaning slow down I'm getting dropped) is taught. 

Meeting at Seaburn we decided the route, depending on the wind direction and who is out.  Today Chris just wanted to do an hour, so we programmed that into the route, putting in a loop which dropped her back home while the rest of us carried on for a bit more.

During the ride advice was give on the correct gears to use and it became obvious that Chris was having a problem with the tension on her pedals, making it difficult for her to get her feet in, and more importantly getting her feet out!

Near the end of her ride we had to pull over to let an Ambulance past, but Chris was unable to disengage the pedal and decided to eat some tarmac.  But thats OK, we've all done it and thats what these sessions are all about, getting used to riding so in a months time everyone should see a big improvement in their riding skills

10mins later a more serious accident was narrowly missed whe, hoofing down Lizard Lane there was a bit confusion at a junction and there was a touch of wheels bringing Gary down quite heavily.  Luckily he bounced well and seemed to suffer no more than a bit road rash

Back at Seaburn we all went our seperate weays having got in 2hrs.  Just in time as the wind started whipping up a bit and sky water appeared.

Hope the mention of tarmac munching hasn't put anyone off, it's rare.  The more we get out the better we'll be next season. 

See you next Sunday.