PTW

I've been keeping an eye on the Nationals this week, and what struck me was that ordinary (ish!) club cyclists have walked away with national medals in a country where we hold the world record for the Team Pursuit etc, and are in fact the most successful track cycling nation in the world.

Now that got me thinking - if they can do it, why can't we? So my question is - are there any riders out there who are prepared to contest both the Welsh Champs and Nationals next year as a team pursuit squad? We would have to start thinking about this now, with a view to start informal track training soon. Nothing too heavy, but the odd drill here and there, a bit of training and tightening up etc.

So far I can think of a few canfdidates, namely myself , James Lewis, Andy James, Andy Evans, Spot, sho are more than capable of putting out the power.

Just a thought to gauge interest. Any thoughts or comments?

I'm available !!!!!

Ok, Ok, on a serious note ...... This falls nicely as we ( the committee ) consider this winters track sessions ,

Existing track specialists ...
Griff
Andy James
John Hanson
And a long shot .... TUD !!

Anthony Vallario wrote

I'm available !!!!!

Ok, Ok, on a serious note ...... This falls nicely as we ( the committee ) consider this winters track sessions ,

Existing track specialists ...
Griff
Andy James
John Hanson
And a long shot .... TUD !!

Agreed Chips, all of the above would be great for the pursuit. Charles - if you're reading this think you could put out a bit of wattage also!

If there are to be track training sessions it would be an ideal time to try it out with some 'dry runs'.

I certainly would not call Tud a long shot, on a serious note this is a great idea, and trials could be carried out on track sessions,if the sponsors decide to put any on, the club would have to show more interest than they did this year.

sweet idea dave
chips the people you have named are all sprinters
i reckon:
me
dave
spot
tud
andy evans

Great idea Davey and I'm only slightly disappointed at not being on anyones shortlist...

Glad to see we've got a bit of interest!! Will try and speak to some of the people named on the list asap! It is of course by no means a closed list - anyone is welcome to try their hand.

If the club do organise track sessions I think that will be the time to conduct a few dry runs, with as many of those concerned as possible. For those that are willing and committed I suggest that we start getting up to the Velodrome to attend drop in sessions or track leagues as soon as possible.

Out of curiosity - who is Simon Richardson riding for next year?!

have to get the video camera out for these sessions. should get a fair few hits on youtube

i think dave lloyd should ride to

Just to stop any speculation,I can't make it! Please don't try to pursuade me, because I'll only resort to making excuses against anything you suggest!

james lew wrote

i think dave lloyd should ride to

Completely agree! He was going well a few weeks ago on the 9.30 ride.

Davey C wrote

Anthony Vallario wrote

I'm available !!!!!

Ok, Ok, on a serious note ...... This falls nicely as we ( the committee ) consider this winters track sessions ,

Existing track specialists ...
Griff
Andy James
John Hanson
And a long shot .... TUD !!

Agreed Chips, all of the above would be great for the pursuit. Charles - if you're reading this think you could put out a bit of wattage also!

If there are to be track training sessions it would be an ideal time to try it out with some 'dry runs'.

Yep dave, count me in, bit of incentive to get the miles in over the winter, i dont know if ill benefit the team with my "watage?!?!?", but the draft my big fat arse could create will deffinatly aid the recovery of each rider when there on my wheel

Sounds good Dave, keep us all posted!

Guys this was posted in 2008...

PMSL. nice one Disco. Got more replies than you did 4 years ago.

I still fancy it mind. Is there a vets team??