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Craig · 2012-04-02T09:24:00Z

I am guessing from the title that everyone can see what I am going to suggest. First I would like to say this is not as a result of anything that has happened and that it is purely as an outcome of canvassing opinion over the last couple of weeks. I know last year there was a lot of discussion on the topic of the two runs and whether the pace of the long run was an issue. Having had chance to reflect on this and as someone eloquently put it yesterday "You wonâ€™t change the long run, itâ€™s always been like this". This is very true, the long run will always attract the stronger competitive rider and this being their temperament the group dynamics and pace will always reflect this, I would not wish to change this as it is this very mentality that drives them to great personal and club success. Similarly the short run attract the new riders and riders who have less time to dedicate to cycling, the group dynamic and pace will again reflect this and so it should. This leaves a group of riders that are more than capable of putting in some big miles, but wish to do this at a more relaxed pace (14-16mph average depending on terrain). This group have two choices either ride below their ability and do the short ride or ride above their ability and take on the long ride. So I am putting out there the idea of a third run, which would have the same start time and destination as the long run. There are a few advantages to doing this as I see it.1. The group sizes are reduced, which on the road is easier to manage2. The group pace more closely matches the group ability3. With two groups going to the same destination if someone on the long run tires they can come back with the middle group.4. We form a stepping stone up from the short run to the long run, helping to develop our club riders.I am sure there are lots of other positives, but what I want to hear is are there any disadvantages, is this something that people really want. I am more than happy to be the conduit for this third group, but I don't want to tread on anyoneâ€™s toes or venture into an area the club does not wish to go, please let me have your feedback

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06/04/2012 9:29 pm

Averages for the last few long runs I've been on:
Prees 17.8
Holt 18.5
Llanberis 18.6
Loggerheads 16.8
Blaze 16.1

But trying to regulate runs by averages just won't work. I remember someone telling me they were on a club run and got stick for the pace, and was told to stick to 15mph. So he did, up steep climbs and down descents. Always maintaining 15mph 🙂

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