ChainGang 17.03

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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby -Adam- » Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:56 pm

So are you going to start lobbying BC/UCI in order that Jack can use senior gears then?
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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby huw williams » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:51 pm

[quote="Antloony"] Now obviously I'm no talent scout but when a 15 year old can keep up with the cream of the training group then he's got something going for him. I 've spoken to his parents and they're keen for him to progress and get some proper guidance.


Good idea - Decent junior's are often able to compete and beat with senior riders over the shorter race distances but need more work on their endurance. I' remember when I was racing getting p***ed off in 1 hour crits because the Junior riders seemed to be able to sprint for the entire duration. Then the same rider's would be blowing up really badly on much slower training rides after 2-3 hours.

If he's really talented the Sutton Go Ride coach should already have put his name forward to BC for one-to-one coaching. Let me know if you want to take this further and I'll send you down the proper channels - and well done for finding/encouraging him
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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby huw williams » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:54 pm

[quote="-Adam-"]So are you going to start lobbying BC/UCI in order that Jack can use senior gears then?


You'd be surprised at how many coaches and parents have over the years to no avail
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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby -Adam- » Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:08 pm

So surely it's best just to get on with it then, work within the paramaters set...
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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby Paul H » Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:39 pm

Missing the point again Adam.

Youve lost this one face up to it - time to move on to the next argument. Have you done your Power tests yet? Ill put my PowerTap on a penny farthing if you prefer.
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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby Antloony » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:11 pm

[quote="huw williams"]If he's really talented the Sutton Go Ride coach should already have put his name forward to BC for one-to-one coaching. Let me know if you want to take this further and I'll send you down the proper channels - and well done for finding/encouraging him


Cheers Huw. I'll speak to him in the next couple of days and see where and what he's up to coaching wise and get back to you via pm.
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Re: ChainGang 17.03

Postby -Adam- » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:37 pm

[quote="Paul H"]Missing the point again Adam.

Youve lost this one face up to it - time to move on to the next argument. Have you done your Power tests yet? Ill put my PowerTap on a penny farthing if you prefer.


:lol:

Please do go ahead with your penny farthing suggestion.

If and when I do any power tests as part of any selection processes for any teams, rest assured Paul, you won't be at the top of the list of people to inform of the results!

How can I lose an argument if I'm not arguing?
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