Ride details
Date & Time
Sat 23 Jul
8:25 am - 9:55 am (ish)
Description
Chain Gang Group Zero (aka G3)
Ride leader
Distance
31.28 mi
(50.34 km)
Type
a,b1,b2
Notes
We're at it again - a cooperative chain gang to go faster than you can by yourself, but with an emphasis on cooperation and a commitment to try to stay together. Last week's formula worked well: warm up pace line to Otley, chain gang the rest of the way, including keeping the discipline up the Swindon Ln hill so no one was dropped and carrying on with no stop at the top.
Safety, pace, and ride notes
Ride leaves PROMPTLY at 8:25 - if you are running late, cut over directly to the Leeds Rd side of the one-lane bridge, where we'll set out on a single paceline around 8:30.
You are welcome to join even if you have never ridden in a chain gang, as long as you are prepared to work hard and are comfortable riding in a tight formation. If you are new to it, please speak up before we set off.
We'll try to stick together, so if you are struggling, it's better to conserve energy than to overdo it. Sit at the back and call out so that the rotation can continue without you. When you are ready to jump back in, be sure the next rider knows you are joining. If you want to drop off completely, try to let someone know that you're done for the day before disappearing off the back.
Kit, preparation, and weather
Please sign up for this ride if you plan on joining us.