Slacktober ~ Smelling the Flowers...
we can ride for 50 kms or stay here and chat for two
hours
the benefit should be exactly the same
Depart Time
Sat/Sun ~ Three Groups leaving at 8:10, 8:20, 8:30 sharp.
Ride Activity
Slacktober ~ Seriously Socialising, Village
Policeman Pace
As we leave the race season behind we enter a period of controlled de-training. It's been a long year and our work is done.
Most weeks there will be three groups. Galacticos will kick off first at 8:10, Gregarios follow on ten minutes later and the Grupetto will leave at 8:30. If you miss one group, just pick up the next.
There is no material difference between the Gregarios and Grupetto, only that one gets an extra 10 minutes in bed!
The Route
These rides are weather, and
other event, dependent. But the idea is to get to the top of the
island as quickly as possible, and stay there.
There should be no need for re-grouping as the climbs will be taken at a steady pace. It's all about spinning the legs and chatting.
Distance will be around 50 kms depending on road works and what the wind is doing. If you're new to group riding or just want to come along for a ride, the 8:30 group is the one for you.
Just stay as long or as little as you want or need. Normal rules apply!
Performance Level
Three groups, two levels; Galactico's. Gregario's and Grupetto.
Galacticos ride a kilometre or
two faster, the two other groups are identical, it's just to keep
the numbers manageable. Choose your group carefully!
Choose the group that best matches your ability not your ambition.
Remember, we're not racing, we're not training to race, we are detraining. You're not trying to prepare for a winter of making yourself more efficient, effective and economical.
flamme rouge ~ Bucks Fizz Tribute act
Gunsite Gregario's ~ Gelato Ride
Depart Time
Every Wednesday
9:15 sharp, weather permitting!
Ride Activity
Performance Top Up ~ Just riding with mates, but with a purpose...
Performance Level
Ninety minutes tempo-ish, with a few "spirited lunges"...
flamme rouge ~ Boy Band tribute act; Fake That
EFR ~ Gunsite Grupetto Activities
Here's what the 90+ local Strava members of the Gunsite Grupetto have been getting up to this week...
EFR ~ Global Grupetto Activities
Here's what the 400+ global Strava members of our our family have been getting up to this week...
