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Reliability Rides 2011
This year's reliability rides have been organised by Rob Jones and Bowen - big thanks to both.
Target times
You'll notice that some of the target time options are quite challenging this year. This undoubtedly goes against the traditional intention of aiming for gentle slow-paced rides, but equally beyond question will suit the club members who are targetting some of the early season races and time trials in March and April, as they have moved from endurance base training to faster harder riding already. Last year, some of the latter group were subject to baseless (and base) allegations regarding other 'leisure activities' they may enjoy in their spare time, so hopefully the new targets will keep everyone happy. Horses for courses.
Note that the third ride, originally scheduled for April 3rd, will have to be re-schedulaed as it clashes with the first SPOCO series time trial.
The Rules
1. All routes start at the OVW meeting point (Physiques in Brackla) |
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2. You must arrive at start 15 mins before selected start time and sign on with the timekeeper |
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3. On completion of route you must find time keeper and ensure your finish time has been recorded |
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4. Watches and bike computers must be off or covered. |
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Advice and ettiquette: |
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1. Route maps to be made available at start and electronically (by e-mail) in advance - test runs planned for the preceding weeks club run |
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2. Ride safely and be prepared with plenty fluids, food, money, mobile and basic tools/ pump/ spare innertubes |
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3. The reliability ride is not a race, its about pacing yourself to your target time as best you can |
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4. If retiring early let others know - if unable to let others know that you are not finishing or in emergency call 07717772848 (Rob J) |
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To qualify, your finish time must be +/- 10 minutes of the target for each event.
Ride |
Date |
Distance (m) |
Target Ave (mph) |
Target Time (hrs) |
Start |
Finish |
Finish |
1 |
13th Feb |
50 |
12.5 |
4.0 |
830 |
1230 |
Downs Cafe |
50 |
16.7 |
3.0 |
930 |
1230 |
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60 |
20.0 |
3.0 |
930 |
1230 |
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2 |
27th Feb |
50 |
12.5 |
4.0 |
830 |
1230 |
Ewenny Pottery |
50 |
16.7 |
3.0 |
930 |
1230 |
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60 |
20.0 |
3.0 |
930 |
1230 |
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3 |
16th Oct |
63 |
14.0 |
4.5 |
0830 |
1300 |
Ogmore Swallows |
63 |
15.7 |
4.0 |
0900 |
1300 |
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63 |
18.0 |
3.5 |
0930 |
1300 |
Ride 1: 13th February
50 mile option
60 mile option
Ride 2: 27th February
50 mile option
60mile option
Ride 3: 16th October 2011