I did some rides so far up to 108 km total for that week. Things are coming along.
I have heard a bit from the club. They say if I want to be a ride leader I have to take a course. I said I could lead if they needed me. Errr I don't really want to take a course for $100 bucks and I really don't want to be a serious leader. So far they are doing things I do not agree with, but that is me.
They are breaking the groups down by speed. I think they have too many categories. The Slow group is listed as 20-23 kph. That is too slow for me. Well if it were with mostly uphill that would be just right. My last ride was 24.5 kph average and there were some steepish bits. I climb slow. Flat or down hill is much better.
Also the first rides are pretty short. If they assume these are the actual first rides for the group OK. But I have been putting klicks down for a while so far even with covid. I need to ride 60 to 80 km this time of year and be up to 100ish by June.
My Saturday ride was 70.8 km. I was really tired after some significant hills. I mean I almost felt like I might faint once I was home and started to rest. I joked I should have taken my blood pressure. Actually I should have. Heavy workouts drop BP and I am on meds. Thinking on ride days to skip the pill.
So I will think about the leader course. I don't want it but am willing to give it a shot. They offer sugar of reimbursement of the cost. It looks to be part of the national coaching certification program. Hey I don't want to coach that is a bit too much.
The club has nominated teamsnap as the organizing app. What a POS. Ads galore and buggy. This is not a little league team.
Anyway part of the new reality
