Paceline Perfection
Posted: 01 Mar 2009, 10:03
After the Waterfall turn off in the slowies group, even though the pace was controlled it is clear that not all of us understand how the pace line should work. We spent a lot of energy changing the lead from the back of the line. Whether the pace line is a single file pace line, or a double file - the rule is the same - DONT SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON THE FRONT, peel off to the left, keep the speed consistent - not bursts of speed.
A picture is worth a 1000 words, so I thought this link about the perfect pace line was a good one for the cruisers group to watch. It shows a double paceline, but a single is a similar idea but the lead rider peels to the left and rolls to the back. Next attempt at waterfall should be done probably at 90% with groups of about 6 riders. We always try to do this but some how the plan always goes a stray when a rider overtakes us. Anyway - Lindsay - we won't be at Waterfall next Sunday, but it may pay to have a quick 2 minute chat to people on the ride before we take off at Marrickville.
Also riders at the front, we need to remember not to sprint when taking off at lights in reference to the sling shot effect that Geoff mentioned in a previous post, so the group doesn't break us as much.
Last but not least - as it is a training ride, we should probably change the lead at the front more often...and give every one a go - even the inexperienced riders - even if it is only for a very short time.
Otherwise - It was a pretty enjoyable ride all round this week and welcome to Frank a new rider, that kept up with us without any problems.
REFER TO THIS LINK RE PERFECT PACELINE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CfRsmtQ44
ALSO THIS NEXT ARTICLE HAS SOME GOOD TIPS
http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/ ... _skill.htm
A picture is worth a 1000 words, so I thought this link about the perfect pace line was a good one for the cruisers group to watch. It shows a double paceline, but a single is a similar idea but the lead rider peels to the left and rolls to the back. Next attempt at waterfall should be done probably at 90% with groups of about 6 riders. We always try to do this but some how the plan always goes a stray when a rider overtakes us. Anyway - Lindsay - we won't be at Waterfall next Sunday, but it may pay to have a quick 2 minute chat to people on the ride before we take off at Marrickville.
Also riders at the front, we need to remember not to sprint when taking off at lights in reference to the sling shot effect that Geoff mentioned in a previous post, so the group doesn't break us as much.
Last but not least - as it is a training ride, we should probably change the lead at the front more often...and give every one a go - even the inexperienced riders - even if it is only for a very short time.
Otherwise - It was a pretty enjoyable ride all round this week and welcome to Frank a new rider, that kept up with us without any problems.
REFER TO THIS LINK RE PERFECT PACELINE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CfRsmtQ44
ALSO THIS NEXT ARTICLE HAS SOME GOOD TIPS
http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/ ... _skill.htm