Eastway?

[The Bish]

Eastway on Sundays, get whatever you want from it.
Would be very good practice for riding in a group, especially for newcomers to learn the difference riding in a bunch compared to two abreast in a paceline.

Mention it to Trevor, Bruce, Del and anyone else who might want to start road racing next season or just fancy the ride.

Take a look at
http://www.ciclosuno.com/sldat.htm
encouraging for beginners.

[Sam the Eagle]

Got to agree with the bish here. I did one League of Vet Racers event here last year, great fun. The races also include The League International events for those more young than RB and me. Both cost £10 to join and about £6 to race.

Later in the season there are similar in the evening up at North Weald airfield.

For the slightly more experienced the Eastway events would be a good place to try out RR tactics.

Tony

[The Bish]

Winter series 2004/5

At Eastway
The winter training series is very simple. There are two races, one at 10.00 aimed at Under 16s, Novices and Ladies, and an open event at 10.30.
Note that we enourage people brand new to cycling competition to try these 10.00am races, whatever their age. Ladies are especially welcome and for everyone we hope to provide the least stressful introduction to cycling competition

10.30 races are usually 1hour + 5 laps They are not serious. You can race if you want to, or join the 'laughing group' for safe and traffic-free winter training.

No licences of any kind are needed. Entry fee is £5 and when you return your number you can get £1 off your canteen bill - tea, cakes and so on will be available.

Good food will be available throughout the morning - why not guide your club run to Eastway for elevenses and watch the action?

December - 5th, 12th, 19th

January - 9th, 23rd, 30th

February - 13th, 20th, 27th

- Ciclosuno

[Pocket Rocket]

Sounds good, anyone got a big big car so we can all go and use our Saturday training strength to dominate the race :wink:

[The Bish]

Yeah, dominate the race before the others start trying!

I'm keen to go, will have the car (not big big big though) some sundays, can pick you up George, and could probably squeeze another in (Renault Scenic - Pacific blue, R reg, 60,000 miles, good condition, two previous owners, married, two children, 48 years old, insane).

Was Eastway mentioned an Saturday, anybody new to RR keen?

Check weather forcast before going.

[Heffalump]

I'll definitely be up for a few of these in the new year. Did some of these last winter...good little tune up sessions before the season proper starts :wink: :D

[Pocket Rocket]

Yeah, dominate the race before the others start trying!

I'm keen to go, will have the car (not big big big though) some sundays, can pick you up George, and could probably squeeze another in (Renault Scenic - Pacific blue, R reg, 60,000 miles, good condition, two previous owners, married, two children, 48 years old, insane).

Was Eastway mentioned an Saturday, anybody new to RR keen?

Check weather forcast before going.
Thanks for your cars life history, thats useful to know :lol:

[V D Hoogan]

Sounds good; but I think after tony's saturday workout I'll struggle to get out of bed! :shock:

[Badger]

Yeah, dominate the race before the others start trying!

I'm keen to go, will have the car (not big big big though) some sundays, can pick you up George, and could probably squeeze another in (Renault Scenic - Pacific blue, R reg, 60,000 miles, good condition, two previous owners, married, two children, 48 years old, insane).

Was Eastway mentioned an Saturday, anybody new to RR keen?

Check weather forcast before going.
Thanks for your cars life history, thats useful to know :lol:

your sarcasm knows no bounds

:roll: :)

[Pocket Rocket]

Yeah, dominate the race before the others start trying!

I'm keen to go, will have the car (not big big big though) some sundays, can pick you up George, and could probably squeeze another in (Renault Scenic - Pacific blue, R reg, 60,000 miles, good condition, two previous owners, married, two children, 48 years old, insane).

Was Eastway mentioned an Saturday, anybody new to RR keen?

Check weather forcast before going.
Thanks for your cars life history, thats useful to know :lol:

your sarcasm knows no bounds

:roll: :)
:shock: :roll:

[Pocket Rocket]

December - 5th, 12th, 19th
January - 9th, 23rd, 30th
February - 13th, 20th, 27th

Shall we say a date that we can all do then, Maybe in Jan/Feb???

[The Bish]

I will probably be making a late decision each weekend depending on weather, family activity etc., especially if I have been out on the saturday.

If I know when others are going and plan ahead, it will be easier to get a pass from management.

I hope the rides aren't too serious in January and we can concentrate on bunch riding and the "Blue Train" leading out George, not hanging on.

[Pocket Rocket]

I will probably be making a late decision each weekend depending on weather, family activity etc., especially if I have been out on the saturday.

If I know when others are going and plan ahead, it will be easier to get a pass from management.

I hope the rides aren't too serious in January and we can concentrate on bunch riding and the "Blue Train" leading out George, not hanging on.
no there no that hard - I did one last Feb, didn't have any trouble

[The Bish]

Who is going to ride on Jan 9th?
Who can offer transport - pick up / meet where?
Who needs a lift? ME! although the train looks to go door to doorish, Hertford East to Hackney.

Chatting to Pocket and Heff, it is not too hard a ride but good practice.

See link above or on the wonderful NRCC web site.

[big'un]

i will be keen for the 9th, i have a car that could take 3 bikes and people if packed by an expert......

[Pocket Rocket]

I can sit in a car a chat

[Rogers Brother]

Yeah, dominate the race before the others start trying!

I'm keen to go, will have the car (not big big big though) some sundays, can pick you up George, and could probably squeeze another in (Renault Scenic - Pacific blue, R reg, 60,000 miles, good condition, two previous owners, married, two children, 48 years old, insane).
You forgot Non smoker good sense of humour ................
or was good smoker no sense of humour
Good luck at Eastway but why not ride there and back excellent training and what Eric Zabel does in some of the early tours (goes for a ride after not ride from hotel to start and finish, mind you if he rode back to the hotel he stayed in the night before he would get a lot of miles in :shock:

[The Bish]

Nice idea, less than 25 miles from Hertford, but don't fancy the last 10 miles unless anyone knows a good route.

Also that would make a whole day of it, after the saturday ride I would have more than used up all my house points.

[Pocket Rocket]

what's the plan then, Trevor said I can go with him (makes sense as he only lives down the road). How many are going?
How did todays ride go by the way. I just didn't feel up to it today.

[Pocket Rocket]

Are you up for it Il Presendente??

[big'un]

george we need to arrange meeting time this week, i will be guided by you literally as i dont know were we are going. :?

[The Bish]

Don't worry Big'un, it's a 1 mile circuit with no turnings, so you start, keep going and end up back to the beginning!

[Pocket Rocket]

george we need to arrange meeting time this week, i will be guided by you literally as i dont know were we are going. :?
SURE NO PROBS

[Heffalump]

Are you up for it Il Presendente??

Just spoke to Augusto...he's got the wonderful virus that's doing the rounds at the moment :( Currently off work...so doubt he'll be out Saturday for a steady one (a la' Norf Road...i.e. 25mph through and off for 4 hours) and deffo not up for a thrash round Eastway Sunday :wink:

[Rogers Brother]

Post on Veloriders
Sunny and light breeze at Eastway.

Pocket Rocket 2nd, I think, from my vantage point in the clubroom
is it true well done if it is :)

[Pocket Rocket]

it is, a succes for all i think, Trevor did brilliantly in his first ever race. Hopefully get the whole club to go one day :D

[Heffalump]

it is, a succes for all i think, Trevor did brilliantly in his first ever race. Hopefully get the whole club to go one day :D

Understatement of the year Mr.Rocket....(even if it is only 10 days old) :!: Big 'Un's seamless entry into racing at E'Way was jaw droppingly good :shock: ........as it served my nefarious "sit-in stylee" tactics, I'm even prepared to commend him for starting the sprint from 1/2 mile out :!: :lol: WELL DONE MATE :wink:

[The Bish]

Yes, excellent run out, a gentle spin for an hour and a bit did my confidence the world of good. Great to be in a race with some clubmates, makes a huge difference.
Average weight of the 4 NRCC riders ? George you're letTing the side down!

Next one - Jan 23rd

[Pocket Rocket]

Surely thats a good thing Bish :D

[The Bish]

Yeah, I was just trying to make Big'un feel better as he tries to get into his racing jersey.

[big'un]

i think it was the hair cut that made the difference.Thanks to all for the advice before the start, it was good to have a few frendly faces in the pack.

[Heffalump]

Hey Guys, we gotta get our mate Big-un into a club jersey for Sunday. Remember lookin' round the bunch for him last time over E'Way and his blue Arse-oss top was just lost in the crowd :roll: :idea: Hows-about we have a whip-round, buy two size 7 jerseys and get them stitched together at Sketchleys in time for Sunday :?: Failing that...any chance of strapping a flashing light to yer head Trev :lol:

[big'un]

sadly i will be away at the weekend doing some altitude training up in the Italian mountains....skiing with a few mates :lol: :lol:
so you have time for more ideas as to how i could get into the club kit, other than loosing a couple of stone.
you guys have a good time at the weekend now and i will be back on line after the weekend :D

[Heffalump]

sadly i will be away at the weekend in the Italian mountains, skiing with a few mates :D

Trev, you poor bast'd....you must be gutted :roll: :lol: