Message from Gez Martin re: Shorter/Slower paced social ride this Saturday:
I'm attempting to organise a group to ride on Saturdays from the Café Nero which will cater for people not as yet quite up to speed/distance of the regular Social Ride but have enjoyed the Come and Try It Ride and would like to ride more regularly with a group.
This group will look to bridge the gap between the CATI Ride and the Social Ride with perhaps an average pace of around 13-15mph initially and probably cover about 30-40 miles but will look to increase both speed and distance over time. I guess as people get quicker and more used to the miles they will choose to go with the main social ride, if they become members.
Although posting this I'm a total novice as compared to those guys who lead CATI rides so can't take on that role, but am happy to be the person to speak to about this and if you make yourself known to me at Nero I'll be the point of contact for everyone.
Right now there is no group established and it will begin with myself and a pal who are Mitre members but still off the pace of the Social Ride. We will be there this Saturday from around 8am leaving at 8.30 following the Social Ride and will peel off either at Albourne or more likely whenever we get dropped!
Riders need to meet the same requirements as you would for the CATI Ride, which are posted on the main Mitre site!
Gez Martin
Gez
Great idea! I got a new bike for Christmas, inspired by all things GB cycling related and quickly found this site. After failing over a couple of seafront runs I realised I wasn't fit enough even for the come and try ride last weekend and am working on my fitness and miles to make the one in 3 weeks time. But it struck me that the step up from come and try to full club rides seemed huge so whilst not ready yet, what you're offering/suggesting resonates with this ageing ex-athlete!
See you soon
Andy
Posted by: Andy Mc | January 13, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Gez
Likewise, I think this a good idea. Count me in if you take this forward. Paul
Posted by: Paul | January 13, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Hi there,
Interested in joining in the ride on Saturday. I guess I'll see you at Nero at 8am.
Cheers
Steve
Posted by: Steven Higginson | January 16, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Interested in the next one - will look out for it
Posted by: Rasputin | January 22, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Hi there
I was hoping to come along to the CATI event in 8 days and this level of riding sounds like it would be just right for me. Is another one happening?
Stephen
Posted by: Stephen Grant | January 27, 2012 at 03:42 PM