Hi Girls.
Another great week of riding! Pace and skill levels of all groups continue to improve week by week - awesome work ladies!
All rides will proceed as normal this week. Average distance for all rides this week will be between 40 and 45kms. Average pace has increased significantly since the beginning of the season and is more or less dictated by the pace and comfort of the majority of the group: average pace Mondays and Thursdays (depending on which group you ride with either of the nights) is typically between 24 and 27kms/hr. Tuesdays are also dictated by the pace and comfort of the majority of the group and has been between 26 and 28kms/hr. Wednesdays and Saturdays depend largely on who comes out, distance and terrain but pace is typically around 27 or 28kms/hr. If you are riding consistently and regularly each week you will find that your pace and skills naturally improve. If you are unable to keep up with the group, don't be discouraged but do know that regular and consistent saddle time is the only way a new or less experienced cyclist will see improvement. For that matter, even experienced cyclists will quickly lose fitness if they're not on their bikes on a regular and consistent basis. Don't forget that you can also post messages to the Gears Girls Facebook page looking for other members to ride with over and above the regular club rides!
Weather looks good this week and next so hopefully lots of opportunities for you to get out on your bikes.
See you out there!
