There has been some discussion as to what happens to all of the GCC A-riders come this time of year. It seems like once Team Florida starts thier off-season training rides, the numbers at the GCC rides dwindle.
Perhaps the colder weather keeps the unadventurous inside, or maybe everyone is content to do thier own rides on the weekends. It has been suggested that the co-eds on the Team Florida rides draw some GCC cyclists in, as if in a booty trance. Another response was that the faster A-riders on the GCC rides push the pace too much for this time of year when we should be doing longer, slower "base-miles".
I think a healthy discussion about the lack of attendance on the weekends for the GCC'ers should take place...and what better venue for said discussion than right here on the good 'ole 5count blog.
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Many of us did partake in the Team Florida "Ride-a-Thon" this past sunday. It's always good to be in a 50+ person group, but the diversity in ability created an unobtainable "optimal speed". Nonetheless, for those of us who opted for the shorter 60 mile route...it was good miles and somewhat of a break from the norm.
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Since you all know what I already wrote and what Huan wrote, here a response that was not public from a writer who will remain anonymous :
For some reason everyone seems to be under the impression that the
TF rides prepare you for the upcoming season due, as I understand it,
to some sort of magic training agenda that their coach has. I'm
enjoying the slightly de-tuned winter GCC A rides: they're not as
stacked, but still require a decent base & a bit of speed. Also, the TF rides are based on a schedule that requires a 6 day week--we're lucky if we get on the bike 3 times.
That pretty much sums up my feelings about the GCC rides.
So bring it on... ;-)
I hope Mr Anonymous enjoys the solitude of the winter GCC rides. Have fun!
The Progess Park ride for tonight (11/22/2005) will be a good test for the serious attendees. Overnight low is forecast at 32 degrees but it should be warmer than that. Choose your attire accordingly...
11/29/2005 - Progress Park - Rain has pretty much blown over as at 4:30pm, so come on out!
Woof!
Unfortunately, Bow Wow was sooooo wrong!
The only blowin'-over the rain was doing on tuesday night was blowin' over the back of the cyclist in front of me and right into my face!
Think I'm in the doghouse for that one...
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