Anyone from the UK?

[orangecurious]

So who's going to explain the racy round the track thing that's going on at the moment.... in fewer than 100 words?

which race?

the Omnium?

simple... 4 events over one day/ Winner of each of the first three races gets 40 points.

The final race is a Points Race, so the points standing counts going into that race. Sprints every 10 laps (5,3,2,1 points) and 20 points if you gain a lap. Person with the most points at the end of that race wins

Simple.

 

[orangecurious]

I skipped explaining the individual races in the Omnium because... well, the elimination is self explanatory

 

[lingus60]

I'm so grateful...

 

[lingus60]

Love it; the humble Botswana athlete won the 200m gold ahead of the big egos....

 

[orangecurious]

oh... tomorrow is the Women's Madison in cycling! That will be such fun... pretty simple race... it's a points race, but for teams of two. One rider rests and it tagged in by the racing rider, usually with a hand-sling. Sprints every 10 laps. 5,3,2,1 points. 20 points for gaining a lap.

Easy.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Haven't seen many events today. I enjoyed the springboard diving final and some kite surfing. Saw a little taekwondo too.

I watched a bit of cycling and was amused by the stoic motorcycle person setting the pace.

But kiddo is playing Minecraft so I'll have to catch up with other things later.

Hoping you're all good

 

[lingus60]

oh... tomorrow is the Women's Madison in cycling! That will be such fun... pretty simple race... it's a points race, but for teams of two. One rider rests and it tagged in by the racing rider, usually with a hand-sling. Sprints every 10 laps. 5,3,2,1 points. 20 points for gaining a lap.

Easy.

Now I'm thinking if a tracks' a track, could some of these cycling events translate to running???

 

[orangecurious]

Now I'm thinking if a tracks' a track, could some of these cycling events translate to running???

Hmmm... think the Madison is 50km... when i say resting riders, they still have to ride around... might be tough on runners! I'd love to see the relay races where they hand-sling the other into the action though, none of that pesky baton fumbling

 

[lingus60]

Might work with a 10k run though???

 

[orangecurious]

Might work with a 10k run though???

you are seriously thinking about this!

a cycling track is 250m, or 200m, or 300m (seriously, there is no set length), so they'd really need a shorter track than 400m for it to really work.

 

[Speshul91]

Well that's another day done, time to chill now

 

[Sparky74]

Love it; the humble Botswana athlete won the 200m gold ahead of the big egos....

Me to and he's a Covid Spreader to!!!!!

 

[Deleted member 6810551]

Afternoon. I'm off out for drinks in Canary Wharf.

I meet my girl there after work on Fridays sometimes.

Can't beat a sausage

oh, really. I’ve not had sausage for years.

Might work with a 10k run though???

I’m going to have to do lots of running when I get home. I’ve put on more weight than I care to admit to.

 

[stickygirl]

Woo it's gonna be scorchio this weekend and Monday. This may change my plans because you can only drink so much liquid to stay hydrated

 

[Deleted member 6810551]

Hmm, what sources is the liquid from. Lol.

 

[Speshul91]

Woo it's gonna be scorchio this weekend and Monday. This may change my plans because you can only drink so much liquid to stay hydrated

Hate when it's too warm

 

[stickygirl]

Hate when it's too warm

Us English roses go wilty at 30c

 

[Speshul91]

Us English roses go wilty at 30c

25 and I'm done for lol

 

[orangecurious]

I may even wear shorts, it'll be that warm

unlikely though

 

[Deleted member 6810551]

Us English roses go wilty at 30c

Cor, it's been so hot here. I'm by the A/C unit. I'm having a little siesta, then out for dinner for our last night. [Sobs] holidays go by too quick.

 

[spiderwal]

Cor, it's been so hot here. I'm by the A/C unit. I'm having a little siesta, then out for dinner for our last night. [Sobs] holidays go by too quick.

Air con is one of the things I really miss when coming home from a hot holiday. Enjoy your last night

 

[Deleted member 6810551]

Air con is one of the things I really miss when coming home from a hot holiday. Enjoy your last night

I've got A/c at home too.

 

[spiderwal]

I've got A/c at home too.

Ha ha well that’s one thing less you need to worry about, and at least you’ll be returning home to nice weather as well

 

[Deleted member 6810551]

Ha ha well that’s one thing less you need to worry about, and at least you’ll be returning home to nice weather as well

Yes, indeed. I just hope my partners sex drive stays the same too! She's been ravenous, and I've loved it. I bet when work mode kicks in, I'll be cast aside and unloved again.

 

[spiderwal]

Yes, indeed. I just hope my partners sex drive stays the same too! She's been ravenous, and I've loved it. I bet when work mode kicks in, I'll be cast aside and unloved again.

Well hopefully that doesn’t happen, but if it does it’s the best excuse to organise more holidays or weekends away