A very different stage to previous on those it basically been fast start hold on to front group settle in and cruise until it kicks off near the end . Today with the first sprint and climb being early it kicked off from the start I half hearted sprinted just to hang on but then got dropped up the next climb as It was a small field I found myself on my own being chased by a group of 3 who I now know we're teammates . The finish position is just cruel
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It's worst tomorrow. Harragate again the other direction I think more climbing and Kms
alex_cycles
Veteran
- Location
- Oxfordshire
You may keep it sir
. I'm going to do an FTP ramp test and a nice short C race. 2 laps of Bridges and Boardwalks tomorrow.Enjoy the royal pump room.
I like Harrogate for racing, suits me. Climbs not too long or too steep so I can normally make a good attempt to hang on. Can be very tactical, rather than just plodding up a 30 minute climb which I find so dull in races.
I would look to join uou but it's gym day .... and all weekend drinking with my mates. An annual her together we've done now for nearly 30 years.
Enjoy
You may recall I was asking for recommendations for a treadmill the other day. We ended up getting one of these little beasties......
Bowflex Max Trainer M6
It was installed today and looks neat alongside the turbo. It's mainly for Wendy but I suspect I'll give it a bit of a thrash as well.
Bowflex Max Trainer M6
It was installed today and looks neat alongside the turbo. It's mainly for Wendy but I suspect I'll give it a bit of a thrash as well.
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
Be careful. I think that's an alien from the movie Starship Troopers.
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
You boys are so,so romantic 😁
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I think I’d take my chances with the alien!
Peter Salt
Bittersweet
- Location
- Yorkshire, UK
Remember - the average gradient of each lap is always 0.0%
Since it's the 'Royal Pump Room 8' course, and a custom finish line at 44km (1.6 laps, finish just after the forward sprint, I think), at least we'll be going up that Pot Bank kicker just once. A bit less supertucking overall and less steep but longer climbs. Long course, might be around 1.5h in C. Just 3 stages to go, for me it's more about finishing than anything else at this point. Legs do hurt.
It's safer than answering the question, does my bum look big in this? 🤣
I once bought the Mrs an Iron for her birthday. It didn't go down well. I just gave her money for her birthday after that - far safer.
Peter Salt
Bittersweet
- Location
- Yorkshire, UK
Not entirely sure what the right answer would be.
I was once asked: 'Does this dress make me look fat?' and said: 'The dress is fine'. That didn't go down well.
