I advertised the ride at 16mph as every ride I have taken part in this year including the ones I have lead and the ones I haven't, have all been above 16mph. All the riders who attended regularly ride above 16mph. I would point out that I did check regularly that everyone was happy with the pace and backed the pace off as required. We did and always ride with a no drop policy and would have slowed the pace further if slower riders had attended.
I did do the first fast step up of the year on which there were only three of us (Steven and Scott). I have wanted to do all the step up rides but every one that I have been able to do has been cancelled due to no ride leaders being available. Other ones I have either been away or leading the Medium ride.
We did have a discussion today about the diffferent speed groups and all had the same opinion that whilst many of us are regularly riding above 17mph average, the fast group speed band of 17mph+ is a bit open ended i.e. Today's ride was advertised at 16+ but ended up over 18mph which would be too fast for most of us and is equally as off putting for those of us considering moving up.
I noticed that the Leisure ride was way above the advertised speed but know that Malcolm would have lead at the pace of the slowest riders.
I think the problem is that all the regulars of all the groups have improved over the last twelve months so the rides naturally run faster.
On a final point it is worth noting that all today's riders said that they really enjoyed the ride and were pleased with their performance.
I don't envy the committee members and the problem that the natural increase in pace has caused. I would also like the committee to know that I and other members I'm sure, really appreciate all their hard work and efforts in running this excellent club.
I hope these comments are helpful if you need more feedback, please feel free to ask.
@GuyWood
Hi Matt
I'll run through all the points you have raised.
I advertised the ride at 16mph as every ride I have taken part in this year including the ones I have lead and the ones I haven't, have all been above 16mph. All the riders who attended regularly ride above 16mph. I would point out that I did check regularly that everyone was happy with the pace and backed the pace off as required. We did and always ride with a no drop policy and would have slowed the pace further if slower riders had attended.
I did do the first fast step up of the year on which there were only three of us (Steven and Scott). I have wanted to do all the step up rides but every one that I have been able to do has been cancelled due to no ride leaders being available. Other ones I have either been away or leading the Medium ride.
We did have a discussion today about the diffferent speed groups and all had the same opinion that whilst many of us are regularly riding above 17mph average, the fast group speed band of 17mph+ is a bit open ended i.e. Today's ride was advertised at 16+ but ended up over 18mph which would be too fast for most of us and is equally as off putting for those of us considering moving up.
I noticed that the Leisure ride was way above the advertised speed but know that Malcolm would have lead at the pace of the slowest riders.
I think the problem is that all the regulars of all the groups have improved over the last twelve months so the rides naturally run faster.
On a final point it is worth noting that all today's riders said that they really enjoyed the ride and were pleased with their performance.
I don't envy the committee members and the problem that the natural increase in pace has caused. I would also like the committee to know that I and other members I'm sure, really appreciate all their hard work and efforts in running this excellent club.
I hope these comments are helpful if you need more feedback, please feel free to ask.
Cheers, Guy