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Thanks guys.

I'm stuck with Tuesday for the time being, it's a work thing. Comfortable at 17ish for up to 4hrs, anything longer and I go into safety mode. Can do shorter and sharper as well but not for long! Is there an average for a Tuesday ride or does it depend on who turns up?

I'll keep an eye on the threads and hopefully hook up with someone tomorrow night.

Thanks for your help.

Paul.

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BlakeG in reply to @user64030

Last couple of weeks I think there was a single Tuesday group that averaged 28 kph. It's about a 2 hour ride so sounds like you'll be fine.

@JonnyK is the man in the know.
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JonnyK in reply to @user64030

Hi Paul,

I am assuming 17ish is on the mph rather than kph scale. If you can manage 17mph for 4 hours that's 27.4kph. You should be fine in any group.

The fast tuesday groups tend to go at around 27/28kph this time of year for about 1.3-1.5 hrs (plus some slightly slower sections getting out of town). Sounds like you should be able to hold this level.

There is usually a slower group going between 23 and 27kph as well.

All of this said, the rides are no drop. When you turn up, say you are trialling the club and that you are looking for around a 26-28kph pace. Then if it goes north of this, tell the group and they will slow down.

Anyone who doesn't listen will be made to Everest Swains Lane ;-)

I tend to find that the until the light really kicks in, Tuesdays are very much a case of pushing the slowest rider slightly with the fastest sat within their top end. That works usually.

Hope that helps.

Jon

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