The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Good morning from a rainy Mid Wales.

 

[Paulus]

The two main points I would make are these; the instruction is very good and for me it's been a great experience. I could easily get hooked.

My son bought me three sessions for Father's Day and I've now done two. At the first we were given a full introduction to the bikes, track safety and how to use and ride the track safely. The majority of riders, as per the instructors guidance, only went halfway up the track. I went to the top and got a quiet thumbs up from the instructor.

My sessions have been 12.00 - 1.00 and there have only been 6-8 riders on the track at anytime. The experience and/or ability of the riders varies considerably.

After my first session the coach quietly said to me "you can clearly ride a bike. Next time I'll show you how to ride on a wheel." This we did yesterday and it's a great experience, really good fun.

I crashed yesterday because I slowed on the curve. I don't know if I was warned against this or not. Basically the way to stop is to gently slow and drop on to the narrow light blue strip which is used to get up to track speed. Then one moves across to the wide dark blue area to ease off and roll to a stop. For some reason when slowing I stayed about 4/5 feet up the curve, didn't have enough speed to maintain traction and the wheels simply slid away from me.

The above apart the only possible ways I can see to crash are contact with another bike, contact with the top wall or stopping pedalling at speed!!

Unless you want me to I don't think I should comment on what one is taught as this is what the, very good, instructors are there for. I'm sure you'll learn a great deal, begin to understand how the track construction aids the riding and above all will have a great time.

Just remember the Velodrome is behind the big ASDA, it's not easy to spot.

I thought you would enjoy the sessions. I did. The instructors are very good and the hour seems to fly by.

 

[PaulSB]

I thought you would enjoy the sessions. I did. The instructors are very good and the hour seems to fly by.

You're right, an hour disappears very quickly.

 

[Drago]

Got a load of SAR admin to do today. Been putting it off, but really need to sort it today. Phone off, Robert Plant on Alexa, and get on with it.

 

[PaulSB]

Got a load of SAR admin to do today. Been putting it off, but really need to sort it today. Phone off, Robert Plant on Alexa, and get on with it.

......and how does Alexa feel about this???

 

[dickyknees]

Good morning from a rainy Mid Wales.

Good morning from a rainy North Wales.

 

[dickyknees]

Not great weather for my son’s graduation in Bangor this morning.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. A little 32 miler done before brekkie, which I am now enjoying. Thought I would get out before a) the wind gets up and b) before the expected rain later in the day.

 

[Mart44]

Good morning - I'll be accompanying Mrs Mart to the hospital this morning. That's the third trip to there this week.

I'll be riding over to see my brother this afternoon providing it isn't raining and that I'm back early enough.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning from a rainy North Wales.

What a surprise.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning from a damp Coventry

 

[Drago]

"Coventry" being a Northern slang term for underwear.

 

[Dirk]

Good morning all.
Might nip down to have a mooch around Corfe Castle this morning.

 

[welsh dragon]

"Coventry" being a Northern slang term for underwear.

 

[gavroche]

Not great weather for my son’s graduation in Bangor this morning.

Don't worry, it is usually held indoors.