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I suggest this thread might be used in a similar way to the Cyclo Sportive thread to enable members to co-ordinate their efforts.
I don't expect anyone else to be particularly interested in what I'm doing, but I offer my early season list as an example.
Because of my extreme old age I am only riding time trials, but I believe it's better for younger competitors to mix their racing. Road & Track are good preparation for TT's, and it's even possible the reverse works too!
Here's my list.
5th April
Wychwood RC. 36 miles. Course H36/18. Early season try out, not to be taken too seriously.
10th April
Hounslow Good Friday Club 25. Course HCC 001 (West of Windsor) Deadly earnest, this one!
19th April
Beds RCC 25 Course F1. My favourite course, fast and suitable for fixed (on the right day). The course is almost entirely on the A1, using the road from Baldock northwards. There are different versions but the majority of events have their HQ at Tempsford, just north of Sandy, Bedfordshire. This event has a Medium Gear section, so perhaps they're hoping for entries from lfgss members.
26th April
Bath Road Hilly. 31 miles. Course H31/7. I'm not fully committed to this one yet. Nice scenery, if you've time to look. You'd have to be brave to try this one fixed.
May 3rd.
Icknield 25. Course F1. See above. I'm still hoping for that perfect 'float' morning.
May 10th.
Charlotteville 50. Course H50/8.A31 road, Farnham-Alton. Since I'm aiming at the Hounslow 100, which is on the same course, this is an essential dry run. Although the course is not flat, good results have been obtained here on fixed.
May 16th.
Hounslow 10. Course H10/8. Must support my own club's open event. May help rather than ride.
May 17th
Norlond 50. F1. Need I say more?
31st May
Hounslow 100. Course H100/8. Focal point of season.