It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle. ~ Ernest Hemingway
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Monday, 30 December 2013
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Friday, 20 December 2013
Sunday Rideout 5th January 2014 first of the new year
Leaving West End Cycles Llandudno Junction at 9am
Click link for route
New Strava challenges included
Remember you have to be in it to win it.
Go hard, be safe and have fun
Monday, 16 December 2013
Strava Challenge General classification points - Saturday 14th December
For the detail of points accumulated to date go to the GLLM Strava Club
127 Arron Peel
54 Michael Evans
52 Jeff Price
49 Tim Peel
48 Andrew Williams
46 Matthew Turner
42 David Dallimore
39 John Ansell
37 Jon Hitchen
27 Michael Jervis
27 Mike Millership
26 Glyn Williams
21 Clare Mitchell
12 Arfon Edwards
11 Andy Morris
11 Ryan Jones
10 Jake Halstead
7 Gerwyn Williams
7 Sam Faire
6 Aled JG
4 Diane Sinclair
1 Lolo Williams
0 Martin Walker
0 Steve Gorst
Christmas overload? then join us on Friday 27th December 2013
Burn the excess off with the click below to see the route
Christmas Excess Challenge
It may only be 20 miles but be warned its a bit hilly with just a couple of hill climbs along the route
Leaving West End Cycles in Llandudno Junction at 9am
Christmas Excess Challenge
It may only be 20 miles but be warned its a bit hilly with just a couple of hill climbs along the route
- GLLM - Hillclimb Pentywyn Hill - B5115
- GLLM - Pydew - Esgyryn Hillclimb
- GLLM- Marl Hall Hillclimb
- GLLM GT Orme lighthouse Hillclimb
Leaving West End Cycles in Llandudno Junction at 9am
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Gran Fondo Route Announced
The Gran Fondo Conwy will take you on a beautiful,
inspiring, iconic and challenging ride around the best roads Conwy and
Denbighshire have to offer - in fact, they're probably some of the best roads
to cycle in the whole of Wales and the UK.
Click here for the routes link
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Strava Challenge General classification points - Wednesday 13th November
For the detail of points accumulated to date go to the GLLM Strava Club
105 Arron Peel
62 Michael Evans
50 Andrew Williams
49 Matthew Turner
42 Jon Hitchen
37 Glyn Williams
37 Tim Peel
36 Jeff Price
33 Mike Millership
24 David Dallimore
24 Michael Jervis
21 John Ansell
15 Andy Morris
13 Clare Mitchell
12 Arfon Edwards
12 Ryan Jones
10 Jake Halstead
8 Aled JG
8 Sam Faire
7 Gerwyn Williams
6 Diane Sinclair
1 Lolo Williams
105 Arron Peel
62 Michael Evans
50 Andrew Williams
49 Matthew Turner
42 Jon Hitchen
37 Glyn Williams
37 Tim Peel
36 Jeff Price
33 Mike Millership
24 David Dallimore
24 Michael Jervis
21 John Ansell
15 Andy Morris
13 Clare Mitchell
12 Arfon Edwards
12 Ryan Jones
10 Jake Halstead
8 Aled JG
8 Sam Faire
7 Gerwyn Williams
6 Diane Sinclair
1 Lolo Williams
Points will be awarded for quickest time = 10 points, down to 1 point for tenth placed time.
Classifications will be based on
Classifications will be based on
- Hill climbs
- Sprints
- Time Trials
- Overall points
Hill climbs
- GLLM - Hillclimb Groes Hill to Conwy - B5106
- GLLM - Hillclimb Kings Drive - B5113
- GLLM - Hillclimb Nant y Gamar Rd - Impossible
- GLLM - Hillclimb Pentywyn Hill - B5115
- GLLM Gt Orme Hillclimb up the zigzags with a nasty kick
- GLLM GT Orme lighthouse Hillclimb
- GLLM Hillclimb out of Glan Conwy - A470
- GLLM Hillclimb short and nasty - near Rowen
- GLLM - Elwy Hillclimb from St Asaph B5381
- GLLM - Elwy zigzags Hillclimb B5381
Sprints
Time Trials
Go hard, be safe and have fun
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Sunday Ride out 1/12/2013
Leaving The Elwy Centre St Asaph car park at 9am
St Asaph to Denbigh and back
Strava challenges within this rideout
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Gran Fondo Conwy
From the organisers of
the Etape Eryri and Tour de Mon Always Aim High Events bring you the brand new
Gran Fondo Conwy, Wales' newest cycle sportive.Entries for the Gran Fondo Conwy 2014 are now open.
Entry numbers will be strictly limited so that the quality of this event is not compromised in any way.If you are not sure and need convincing that this is a must for your 2014 calendar then check out the Etape Eyri and Tour de Mon for a flavour of what's in store in Conwy come April 2014. You won't be disappointed!
Starting and finishing from the same location as the senior routes, we
hope to inspire young riders to one day become British Cycling heroes!
The Gran Fondo Teulu route will follow quiet roads with beautiful scenery for you to enjoy. Children must be accompanied by adult cyclists for the duration of the ride. There is no fee for the Gran Fondo Teulu.
All routes will start and finish at the beautiful Conwy Marina next to the iconic and spectacular Conwy Castle.
Entry numbers will be strictly limited so that the quality of this event is not compromised in any way.If you are not sure and need convincing that this is a must for your 2014 calendar then check out the Etape Eyri and Tour de Mon for a flavour of what's in store in Conwy come April 2014. You won't be disappointed!
- Gran Fondo Bach – is the shortest route which will be approx 40 miles
- Gran Fondo Canol – will comes in at around 75 miles
- Gran Fondo Mawr – is the biggie at around 103 miles
- Gran Fondo Teulu - is a short family ride (approx. 6 miles) so that the kids can get involved too
The Gran Fondo Teulu route will follow quiet roads with beautiful scenery for you to enjoy. Children must be accompanied by adult cyclists for the duration of the ride. There is no fee for the Gran Fondo Teulu.
All routes will start and finish at the beautiful Conwy Marina next to the iconic and spectacular Conwy Castle.
Home
Friday, 25 October 2013
Are you up for a challenge ?
Strava challenges 1
The following segments on Strava have been set and linked to GLLM Seiclo - Cycling (click here for direct link). Join the club, you have to be in it to win it.
See how well you can do over next few months. Final results will be taken at Midnight on the 30th June 2014, it gives you a bit of time to get around all the routes and set some good times.
Points will be issued for quickest time = 10 points, down to 1 point for tenth placed time.
Classifications will be based on
The following segments on Strava have been set and linked to GLLM Seiclo - Cycling (click here for direct link). Join the club, you have to be in it to win it.
See how well you can do over next few months. Final results will be taken at Midnight on the 30th June 2014, it gives you a bit of time to get around all the routes and set some good times.
- All of the segments will be included within the Sunday Ride Outs.
- New segments will be added as the Rideouts progress.
- Segment results will only be accepted if they form part of complete ride, this does not have to be one of the organised Sunday Rideouts.
Points will be issued for quickest time = 10 points, down to 1 point for tenth placed time.
Classifications will be based on
- Hill climbs
- Sprints
- Time Trials
- Overall points
Hill climbs
- GLLM - Hillclimb Groes Hill to Conwy - B5106
- GLLM - Hillclimb Kings Drive - B5113
- GLLM - Hillclimb Nant y Gamar Rd - Impossible
- GLLM - Hillclimb Pentywyn Hill - B5115
- GLLM Gt Orme Hillclimb up the zigzags with a nasty kick
- GLLM GT Orme lighthouse Hillclimb
- GLLM Hillclimb out of Glan Conwy - A470
- GLLM Hillclimb short and nasty - near Rowen
Sprints
Time Trials
Go hard, be safe and have fun
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Sunday Rideout 3/11/2013
Leaving Glynllifon campus car park at 9am
(car park outside Glanrafon, straight down the road and the end of the junction)
Glynllifon to Waunfawr to Penygroes to Glynllifon
Mark Learmonth will be leading this Rideout
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Sunday 20th October 2013 Ride in the Rain, lots of it!!!
Only the brave would venture out in these conditions
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Monday, 7 October 2013
Friday, 27 September 2013
How to ride with others
Riding with others helps with
your ride, especially if you do it properly you can do like the professional
riders do and ride as a peloton. Riding behind people gives you an opportunity
to recover and have an easier ride. This is because you will be shielded from
the wind – the biggest enemy of a cyclist. If the wind is coming sideward’s,
take on a slightly diagonal position to the rider in front.
1. Riding with others comes
with a certain sort of etiquette. So some simple commands help riders whilst on
the road:
a.
Car Rear – car at the back wanting to pass (typically the car has been there a
few minutes)
b.
Danger (left/right) – When there’s a pothole or something in the road and on
your cycling path – also point at it.
c. Clear – when approaching a
junction and there is no traffic and others can follow you out the junction.
2. When riding as a peloton, it
is essential that:
a.
You go at a similar pace as those riding with you
b.
Ensure smooth gear shifting, and continual pace when switching gear
c.
If you can take your turn at the front
d. Don’t suddenly brake without
warning the group.
Eating and Drinking
Eating and drinking right is
key to a completed ride. You have to get it right. If you are not taking on
enough drink and food your body will ‘bonk’ this causes you to feel sick and
have no energy – every turn of the pedals is a ridiculously hard effort.
Prevent this from happening by:
1.
Breakfast: Eating Porridge with Fruit and Nuts really is a great start to the
riding day. Add a banana to that and you have an all round good energy meal. If
you don’t like porridge, get yourself some good carbohydrate about 30 minutes
before the ride. Toast and Peanut or Almond butter is a good alternative (don’t
eat this if you have a nut allergy!!)
2.
During the ride: Ensure you have taken snacks to keep your energy levels up.
Some snacks also may give you a feel good factor such as a mars bar – always
helps as a reward after climbing some big hill.
3.
Energy Gels and Bars: These have become very popular. A mix of glucose and
other ingredients to give you energy boost. They come in all sorts of sizes and
flavours. Some contain caffeine and some are organic. Jelly babies have a
similar effect and a lot cheaper.
4.
Drinking is essential. Pre, during and post ride. Water is an excellent
hydrator. However you may want to consider something with electrolytes in
during the ride to replace those that you have sweated out. If you have space
for more than one bottle cage on your bike, get another – then fit it and fill
it.
5.
Energy Drinks: There are energy drinks available and you may well want to look
at those. These come in all different flavours and mixtures. Some also contain
caffeine.
6.
Our advice: Try out energy drinks, bars and gels beforehand. The richness of
the contents may not settle well with you if it’s the first time you have used
them.
7. Post Ride Drinks: Recovery
drinks are becoming more common. Whilst riding you will cause micro-tears to
the muscles you are using which often cause you to ache post-ride. To help you
recover quicker eat some protein about 20 minutes post ride to help your body
repair itself. Some sports drink manufacturers do make specific recovery
products but if these aren’t up your street then some chicken, spinach and
brown rice will be an ideal alternative.
How hard can it be?
1.
Well it is meant to be a challenge. By doing training and being prepared you
make the challenge easier.
2.
You don’t have to enter the longest ride if you don’t feel you are ready for
it.
3.
There will be feed stops to allow you to have a break and recover, otherwise
why not take time out and have a cafe stop. It’s not a problem – you’ve got to
remember it’s your ride.
4. It’s not a problem if it’s
one hill too many – walk it – there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, it’s
better to enjoy it and make it your ride than it is to really hate the ride
afterwards and not getting on your bike again
What basics do you need to know?
1.
It’s key to get prepared. Don’t turn up on the day and believe you can do it
without any prior riding. You could seriously hurt yourself.
2.
Get yourself a correctly fitted and safe bike. Most bike shops will offer a
fitting service. Correct fitting could reduce the prevalence of injury or
pains. Whilst getting the bike fitted also get it serviced to make sure it is
safe – don’t feel you can just pull out the old Mountain Bike and give it a
dosing of WD40 (lubricant) and it will be fine – you are heading for disaster!!
3.
Wear a helmet – there is lots of evidence to support how wearing a helmet can
save your life. The professional riders wear them – so can you.
4.
Dress Appropriately – make sure you have a waterproof, and wear the right
clothing for your ride. There are lots of different bits of clothing you can
buy online or in your local bike shop. This makes cycling more enjoyable and
comfortable.
5.
Carry some ID with you – some sportive’s will give you numbers, however some
may not. Carrying ID helps if you have an accident to easily identify you and
contact your loved ones if it’s serious. A unique idea is www.onelifeid.co.uk
or a sticker on your bike.
6. Build yourself up – don’t
just think you can turn up and ride. Give yourself time in the saddle about 4-6
weeks before the actual ride. This ride may take up to 5 hours in the saddle.
This is testing both physically and mentally. Build yourself up slowly – take
time and go riding with friends who may help encourage you.
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Sunday Rideout's
Sunday 6th October 2013
Leaving Rhos Campus, top car park at 9am
Three routes are available, beware Wales is full of hills and so are these rides.
Hover and click on the link to find out more
There are some nice Cafés along the way, so bring some money and take a little time out to have a break and chat.
For those who like a bit of competition
You have to be in it to win it.... don't miss out
Strava embedded challenges.
You will need to have the strava app or Strava compatible GPS device, and be a member of GLLM Cycling Strava Club.
You have to be in it to win it.... don't miss out
You will need to have the strava app or Strava compatible GPS device, and be a member of GLLM Cycling Strava Club.
Times on the day will only be eligible for classification points.
Hover and click on the link to find out more
Points will be awarded for fastest times over the given distances, 5 for the fastest, 4 for second fastest all the way down to 1 for fifth fastest.
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