tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407855545093783148.post5054586036192042723..comments2014-06-06T14:47:37.492+01:00Comments on parkrun fan blog: I can't run but I can rideUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407855545093783148.post-9873306522539261932014-06-06T14:47:37.492+01:002014-06-06T14:47:37.492+01:00Hi John, I'd forgotten that I'd written a ...Hi John, I'd forgotten that I'd written a post briefly discussing a "park cycle" concept. I thinks a good idea, more so now that I am just ( in the last 3 weeks) starting to scale back on my running and build up on the cycling.<br /><br />It does sound a good idea, but would the start small and grow organically model that has worked for parkrun work again? It would need some very dedicated people.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment,<br />IanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576601504457937816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407855545093783148.post-53356103766050871092014-06-06T14:37:40.548+01:002014-06-06T14:37:40.548+01:00I was just thinking about a cycling equivalent of ...I was just thinking about a cycling equivalent of parkruns, e.g. a 15km road route or 10km MTB route (or 5km depending on the trail!).<br /><br />I don't know about most bike clubs, but I don't think my nearest club does anything less than 30km group rides. 15km (about 10miles) would be a great distance for beginners and casual riders as well as riders who are experienced but don't have time for big rides and need to keep their pedals cranking. I think a relaxed 15km rideout would be a great way for beginners to learn and for local clubs and businesses to advertise. I know I learned loads a couple of times when I was out on my own and a small group on a club ride (took pity on me and) let me ride with them. Sportives are great and all, but most are over intimidating distances and local ones only come up once or twice a year.<br /><br />Just my thoughts. Hope you're back to running!johngfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129691306508459301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407855545093783148.post-51750268160522059802011-11-22T21:45:15.440+00:002011-11-22T21:45:15.440+00:00You know me too well Ping! I am gradually starting...You know me too well Ping! I am gradually starting to accept that its going to have to be long term treatment or this calf is never going to be right.<br /><br />I'm certain that I won't be trying to run fast again until sometime next year. But whether I can manage to control my urges and run a gentle jog round instead remains to be seen.<br /><br />But, as you say, I know what I need to do!<br /><br />Cheers PingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576601504457937816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407855545093783148.post-3165266914173548152011-11-22T20:24:40.780+00:002011-11-22T20:24:40.780+00:00when it comes to get your mind on something you ar...when it comes to get your mind on something you are almost criminally insane! I feel for you as its something you obviously love but you know what you need to do! And for someone who doesn't read; you write very well!<br /><br />Pingsjdoldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869010081777877056noreply@blogger.com