[BVC-CHAT] [Riders] tnp

[Christopher Menzel]

On Jun 9, 2009, at 3:14 PM, Kevin Baker wrote:
> Can we decide on what the format is going to be and stick with it?  
> If we're going to have the first lap be moderately hard but steady,  
> then lets do that. If a gap forms at the beginning because people  
> are lolly-gagging, the group in front should not attempt to exploit  
> that by putting the hammer down. Ride as hard as you normally would  
> and let the other group hammer as necessary to catch up.
>
> If we decide to stick with the current approach, it would also be  
> nice if the experienced riders would make an extra effort to ride  
> according to the agreed upon format. It's better for the newer  
> riders, and frankly, it just makes us look bad if we can't stick to  
> a plan that we ourselves put in place.

Strongly agree. Last week was the worst TNP in history.  If someone  
(Herc) goes off the front on the first lap, others (Ken) should not  
chase.  If the pace in the pack is too slow for you, go to the front  
and lift the tempo.  If that's not enough to bring the guy off the  
front back, then let him ride solo.

-c