2010 Herne Hill Sunday Training

And then I would've had to sit around for 22 minutes instead of 20, in between each 500m effort.

I enjoyed that immensely today. Loved the 200m sprints, felt much better in the team pursuit this week, and I appreciated the awareness/positioning exercises as someone who's a bit nervous in the bunch at times, particularly early season.

Thanks again for a great session.

Good session.

My legs have a nice ache going on, still coughing up the world and have sinuses of doom. Hope I haven't prolonged my recovery. The numbers were looking good though, even on 86" with clinchers and with flu i am up on last year.

Felt like spring today, in my legs too. Good session, nice one fellas.

Ta for the look at my fit Rob; I have 120 + 130 mm stems on the way from CRC so I can have a fiddle.

I did feel better on my 140mm, particularly at higher cadences. Wondered if it was too much at first, but no different to last week really - just adapting to the 'aggressive' track position.

I'm keeping my 130mm though, as I think I like being set-up a little shorter during the winter on the rollers.

I get you S.

I have a slightly longer stem on the way, as I'd shortened by 10mm and dropped the height by 10mm when riding rollers in winter.
reckon I could stretch a little but stay down. Bike didn't feel as solid out the saddle but the light gear probably contributed to that

I did my first session at HH yesterday; totally hooked, got a bit hot headed and went off the front of the novice training group and really enjoyed killing myself with a couple of faster riders.
My question is; should I come to intermediates next week having just basic track skills but probably being fast enough....how tough is that group?

It's a fair bit harder, and very skills based. Maybe do another 1245 training session to recap the important things then take it to the intermediates after that.

My question is; should I come to intermediates next week having just basic track skills but probably being fast enough....how tough is that group?

in general, you'll always win friends on the track by being more skilful than fast!

In fact, you need greater skills to ride above your ability, as if you blow in a bunch you need to get out without upsetting the other rider's flow.

Looking forward to coming down for my first session on the 28th

Looking forward to coming down for my first session

(whenever it may be)

Not looking forward to spending at least a few months with the Saturday Crew.

(whenever I am riding again)

Guy, we have the perfect job for you.

Coaching assistant/outrider for the induction and novice training: plenty of steady riding to strengthen your ankle whilst avoiding being crashed into by noddys.

Perfect. Do I need to take any courses?

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Shouting for dummies...

I did my first session at HH yesterday

Hey, Nick, isn't it? You were hammering it last week!

I'm in the same boat, first time last week and I'd like to move up to intermediates, but I'll probably stick with beginners for a few sessions.

What's the best way to learn the ropes? Should we explain we'd like to gain the experience to move up, and start quizzing the instructors? The beginners last week was fairly basic in terms of tactics/etiquette.

You could try quizzing Rob. He loves it when people ask him loads of questions

deffo ask Rob when is the right time in the session to 'do a skid'

Hey, Nick, isn't it? You were hammering it last week!

I'm in the same boat, first time last week and I'd like to move up to intermediates, but I'll probably stick with beginners for a few sessions.

What's the best way to learn the ropes? Should we explain we'd like to gain the experience to move up, and start quizzing the instructors? The beginners last week was fairly basic in terms of tactics/etiquette.

Its not really about what you know, its about practise and technique.

I know exactly how to do a corked 540, but I can't do one.

You just need to ride, watch what people are doing, and get very used to riding round the track until looking, moving, changing, holding your line etc become second nature.

You will get a feel for it.

You could try quizzing Rob. He loves it when people ask him loads of questions

!?!

Except I will rarely be at HH on saturdays

Oh dear, tomorrow's weather looks wank. Time to plan an indoor sweatfest...*

*got my big fan though, like Alan's big plate.

Yep, weather check at 0800 then turbo if it's wet :(