Knockhill Cycle Event

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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by ClarkyBoy » Wed May 20, 2015 2:05 pm

Should get easier towards the rear I guess to keep everyone at the same rate?

Right - so we entering a team of 6 then?

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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by rossybee » Wed May 20, 2015 2:14 pm

That's a terrible thing to call these respectable gentlemen...
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by kerryxeg » Wed May 20, 2015 2:15 pm

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You need one of these, yes they are all pedalling and drinking with the exception of the driver obviously.

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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by Scotty C » Wed May 20, 2015 3:58 pm

kerry we tried to do a tour on those in amsterdam, but there was only the 2 of us and we were only there during the week. :cry:
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by jj » Wed May 20, 2015 4:02 pm

Scotty C wrote:kerry we tried to do a tour on those in amsterdam, but there was only the 2 of us and we were only there during the week. :cry:
We did it in March in Amsterdam, one of the best stag activities I've ever done. Was hilarious.

Tried to do it in Berlin 2 weeks ago, and the guy breathalysed everyone before telling us only 7 of the group could go on it :lol:

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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by C7Steve » Wed May 20, 2015 4:04 pm

Scotty
Steve (confirmed)
Ali
Clark
Dom
Kenny

Two days after I return from the Frolic.

What do you fancy doing, 1x4hr, 2x2hr or 4x1hr sessions each?


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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by ClarkyBoy » Wed May 20, 2015 5:30 pm

Scotty
Steve (confirmed)
Ali
Clark (confirmed)
Dom
Kenny

2 x 2 hour? probably the best way to optimise energy and we all get a night and a day session?
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by Dominic » Wed May 20, 2015 6:24 pm

ClarkyBoy wrote:Scotty
Steve (confirmed)
Ali
Clark (confirmed)
Dom (confirmed)
Kenny

2 x 2 hour? probably the best way to optimise energy and we all get a night and a day session?
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by Dark » Wed May 20, 2015 6:34 pm

alicrozier wrote:Pit straight got to be a long drag. Nicer in reverse?
Clockwise is best in a light westerly wind. You get an assist up the main straight and the speed down Dufas carries you through to the chicane.

If there's a strong westerly blowing then anti-clockwise is maybe better. Gravity gets you down the main straight and the tailwind on the back straight gets you to the foot of Dufus. You then get a bit of shelter as you climb strenuously upwards!

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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by C7Steve » Wed May 20, 2015 6:36 pm

No pressure Scotty, Ali and Kenny :)

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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by flyingscot68 » Wed May 20, 2015 10:41 pm

C7Steve wrote:No pressure Scotty, Ali and Kenny :)

Steve.
Got to be at Loch Lomond for 10am the next day so I guess I'm out.

Also, got a 150mile cycle for Maggies Cancer Care a couple of weeks later - grovelling for sponsorship post to follow later.

Tell you what though. If someone volunteers to take me to Loch Lomond on the Sat morn I could be convinced to take part in this.


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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by alicrozier » Thu May 21, 2015 12:19 pm

2 hour stints! I could do 2 laps?

I think I may have something else on that day (when is it?). ;)
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by Scotty C » Thu May 21, 2015 2:18 pm

if i must.

think it would be quicker if you do 2-3 laps at a time or 10 if im sleeping.
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by alicrozier » Thu May 21, 2015 3:16 pm

ClarkyBoy wrote:Should get easier towards the rear I guess to keep everyone at the same rate?
Thinking about it, yes. Probably down gearing all the way so everyone pedals at the same rate.

Pretty darn huge final drive all the same. If they ever got that thing going it must have been fast. :thumbsup
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Re: Knockhill Cycle Event

Post by Jam_s160 » Thu May 21, 2015 3:26 pm

If I wasn't so unfit I would do it... But era maybe not :cheers

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