Steve,

I think your strategy is good but I have a couple of questions,

1. Do you think an average of 23-25 mph is really feasible for our group?! That
sounds just a tad swift to me for that ride. I think 21-23 mph might be more
reasonable if we all work well together and no one drops off.

2. 1-min pulls and progressing to a faster rotating echelon with constant
rotation sounds great but I think a good briefing before the start is essential
(so bring your clipboard so everyone, including me, is quite clear on the
procedure).

3. I take it that we should be there ready to warm up BEFORE the ride - is this
correct? - Or do you think we should spend the first 20 min riding at at 17-18
mph?

Monty
---- vasiloff <vasiloff@...> wrote:
> Monty,
>
> I'd like us to average 23-25 mph and make one stop, maybe half way. If
> we have 5+ guys we can try both 1-min pulls and progress to a faster
> rotating echelon with constant rotation. Goal is to finish together so
> like you said we'll have to go by relative capability. We should warm
> up at 17-18 mph for 20 min.
>
> Let's get 5+ CRRC out there! So far: Lee, Monty, Hal, and SteveV and I
> think Tony... maybe SteveS if he recovers enough from his knee gouge.
>
> Steve
>
> montymaughan@... wrote:
> > Hi Hal,
> >
> > It should be a great ride especially as we will have a good turnout of CRRC
seniors. Steve I take it that you will be issuing the ride plan and instructions
regarding intended pace, water stop plan etc. i.e. Are going to stay together as
a team and take turns - the length/time of each pull being determined according
to each individual's own capablity on the day?
> >
> > Last Memorial Day I did a ride from Yukon to the Trading Post on I-40
organized by Bill Wylie of OKC Velo. The distance from Yukon to the Trading Post
was 30 miles and the last 25% of the outbound leg was rather hilly with
gradients of 3 to 8%. However looking at the SYW route for the 100km ride
(starting approximatley 7 miles East of Yukon) it appears that the turnaround
point will be just short of the steepest hills near the Trading Post. The
remainder of the route is relatively flat with smooth roads (there was some road
work west of El reno that should be completed by now). Hope this helpd but chime
in if anyone has any better information.
> >
> > Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday and riding together in the
crimson colors of the CRRC.
> >
> > Monty
> >
> > ---- "Fain wrote:
> > I'LL RIDE THE 100K INSTEAD OF THE 100 MILE THIS SATURDAY AT SYW.
> >
> > AVOIDING THE PAIN OF 2 OR MORE EXTRA HOURS IN THE HEAT RIDING SOLO REALLY
APPEALS TO ME RIGHT NOW.
> >
> > HAL
> >
> > Harold H. Fain, MD, MPH
> > Family Practice and Preventive Medicine
> > Staff Physician, Ambulatory Care
> > VA Medical Center
> > 921 NE 13th St.
> > Oklahoma City, OK 73104
> > 405.270.0501 X5414
> >
> >
> >
> >