Bike Training

The Club runs a programme of regular weekly training sessions in all three triathlon disciplines. This is the weekly programme through the spring/ summer months. If temporary modifications are made, or ad-hoc sessions added, they are normally publicised via our email distribution list.

Please be ready to ride at the specified time, if you need time to set-up please arrive a little earlier so you are ready to ride. Cyclists are expected to be reasonably self-sufficient (i.e. bike in working order and equipped to repair a puncture).

Saturday Rides:

Ride 1 (2-3 hours) - Meet at 8.45am for 9.00am prompt from Wootton Community Centre, Wootton Fields. – for existing riders aiming to keep their fitness through the winter and build on their base. This will cater for more experienced cyclists who can average at least 16mph.
Route 5th July 2008 - Wootton, Great t Houghton, Cogenhoe, Earls Barton, Holcot, Brixworth, Spratton, East Haddon,  Bringtons, Flore, Gayton, Hunsbury. Approx 40/45 miles. Plenty of hills!!

Thanks, Jamie Plowman

Ride 2 (2 hours) - Meet at 8.45am for 9.00am prompt from Wootton Community Centre, Wootton Fields. - for all newcomers and those who wish to build up their speed and strength. This will cater for anyone with a road bike, new or fairly new to road cycling and wanting to improve. This ride will be paced to suit ALL riders. So if you’d like to start coming along, feel free to join us.

Thanks, Anna Plowman

All of the above is correct as at 30th June 2008
If you have any questions, please email nicki.harris01@btinternet.com

Wednesday Rides:

Cycling will commenced on Wednesday 2nd April @ 6pm sharp, Wootton Community Centre. The ride will consist of a 1 1/2 hour route. Depending on numbers each week, the group will be split in to a A and B group according to speeds.

Occasionally, a time trial is held. Route

Route 18th June 2008 -  TBC

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	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Details			6pm sharp Wootton Com. Centre			Ride 1 - 8.45am for 9am Wootton Com. Centre Ride 2 - 1.15pm for 1.30pm Wootton Com. Centre

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Equipment -  All riders please note Please ensure you have the following with you.

Road Bikes -  not mountain bikes (as you are unlikely to keep up)

Helmet and clothing – You must wear an proper cycling safety helmet (no helmet no ride!). Regarding clothing, I’m not you mother but please ensure that you dress according to the weather conditions. At speed you will get cold so ensure you have the right layers and a waterproof jacket with you, gloves as well. If your feet get cold put plastic bags over your socks before putting your shoes on. This keeps wind and rain out.

Snack food – Jaffa cakes, peanut butter sandwich, chewy bars, jelly babies, malt loaf, slice of cake etc.

Energy drink – Water is not enough and you will suffer. You will need energy drink; bring at least 1 bottle for 2 hours and 2 bottles for longer rides.

Spares/pump – You must have at least one spare inner tube (recommend 2) and a pump with you, don’t rely on others fixing your punctures with their spares, it’s not fair so bring you own. Session leaders carry other tools and can help you if you get into trouble).

Glasses -  are also recommended, dark for sunny days and clear/yellow lenses for others.

Shoes - firm soled shoes (not your Sunday best) or cycling specific shoes (because running shoes have too mush give in the soles).