Showing posts with label social rides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social rides. Show all posts

Sunday, March 13, 2011

New to blogging? Try it out!

Hi Narrogin cyclists. I have invited more of you to be able to post on this blog, so have a go. Also, if you know I have missed someone that wants to be a part of this blog, tell me, and I'll add them. Only people that get invited can post.

As I said below, you need to have a Google account first, and this is quite safe and easy.

I tested out the new chain and chain rings by going to the airport, and met 'Marty' on his hybrid. Marty says that there are definitely a few people interested in a slow, social group of riders. And they would be interested in riding at about 5.00 pm on weekdays and about 4.00 pm on Sundays. If you know of anyone interested, start talking about it so that we can help the group start.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Social riders want a go too!

A few friends and colleagues have asked about starting a group for those that want to talk, ride and not bust a gut. If you know of more people like this find out if they would be interested in any of these options:
  1. Afternoon social rides during the week at 5.00 pm starting from the Narrogin Recreation Centre car park. Rides of an hour nor less; slow; keeping a group together (no racing!)
  2. Sunday afternoon about 4.00 pm. Same conditions as above.
Mountain bikes, hybrids, fixies and all other variations welcome.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Hills hoist roundtrip!

To carry on the pun, I was hung out to dry trying to keep up with the fast group this morning, racing around the 'short' Cuballing loop (about 30 km?)., which has quite a few small hills, up which I needed hoisting (sorry about that).

Congratulations Tim on your blogging and track ride. I'm not sure about you being an 'old dog' though!

We definitely have enough riders for two morning ride groups now, leaving at the same time (6 am from the Recreation Centre parking lot). For the beginners, this may look like a bit of a race, but they can now ride as a group and take it easier, while the faster riders get stretched. Tom, Chris and Paul set the pace, with Craig, Peter and Chris P mixing it with them, and me floating off the back. Chris P is just getting back his full fitness after suffering knee pains, then getting his bike adjusted to solve the problem.

Next ride is at 6 am on Thu morning (please turn up before 6, because we leave at 6), same place. Think about the group you want, and you can set your own direction.

A note: Sunrise is now after 6.00 am, so it is a good idea to get back flashing lights and a front light fitted. In winter, you will need a good front light for most of the ride.