OK, how do we go about sorting out the teams?
If I could suggest a starting point and then we can adjust if people can't make it, or others want to join in. No problem if others want to join in, so long as each team has at least 4 riders. It would be good to get a fifth rider for as many teams as possible.
Apologies to anyone I miss out, not deliberate and any Cyclechat league member is welcome to join in, just let us know here and we'll adjust the teams.
How about...
Blue Team - Bill, Bob, Lars and Bridgy, are you all in?
If AAAC and/or Guy wish to take part they would also be in Blue team.
Red Team - Adski, Tommy, CXRAndy, Kipster?
If RickB, Runar and/or Roleur wish to take part they could also be in Red Team.
Green Team - Monte, John18, Stuart, Soarerv8, Insomnia?
If Berty, Alfie and/or BenH wish to take part they could also be in Green Team.
Magenta Team - Bert1971, Ste Corny, JLaw, GoldWolfie?
White Team - TheBoxers, GailB, Kapelmuur, Whorty?
If Bazzer99, Rob, Jamie, Ramirez and/or Camlo wish to take part they could also be in Magenta or White team, depending on numbers and Handicaps.
These last two teams are a bit fluid, as it is hard to get four or five riders with close enough Handicaps that could make the Tuesday 8pm slot.
Once we know better who can probably make it we may have to make some adjustments.
To assist organisation can I suggest Team leaders are Bill, Adski, Monte, Bert and TheBoxers for the Blue, Red, Green, Magenta and White teams.
(They are just suggestions for team colours, as always feel free to suggest any changes.)
It'll be easier for the smaller teams to decide among themselves if they want to adjust things.
TheBoxers, it seems you may not be able to make Tuesday 8pm, so you could perhaps arrange an alternative time when four or five of you could put in a time, or if there are enough riders your could field a team on Tuesday, and have another go at some other time as well?
If any team is down to three riders on Tuesday it would make it harder, but it would still be great if you could give it a go.
I think it might be fun to try the ride together, but also to be able to re-run at any other time in the week, to see if you can improve the team work and gain a better time. That way you have the motivation of chasing the other teams live, and then further motivation of trying to improve your team's time.
This would also mean that anyone who can't make Tuesday evening could join in to whichever team best suits their Handicap, if the team can find an alternative time suitable to enough riders.
Perhaps the nominated Team Leaders could try and confirm their teams availability and try and ensure a core team of at least 4 riders, and any alternative times. Group conversations here would be a good way to discuss arrangements and tactics!
Good Luck everyone...
Geoff
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- and whoever is weakest eventually drops off, a hero none the less for helping the other 3 through.
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