Apologies for the late results, been away all weekend living the life of Reilly. Had to come back when he wanted his life back. What an eye opener the event was. Bog standard bikes and kit (well almost) on a tough windy night. A cracking tail wind meant the trip out was very quick, but the return leg was anything but easy, not that anyone would have wanted easy!
Dave Evans of the Forest managed to bloody the Cook meister’s nose, beating him into second spot. Cookie did wear cock socks, a skin suit, appeared from afar to have shaved his legs, also using what may have been deep section wheels. He assured me they were legal for the event? I thought Andrew might have had an advantage from his road racing, but the first 2’s brute power showed through.
The Battle royal between Fallon and Harwood is still locked at seconds, with Dave only just ahead again. This will turn for their next go at each other. A very happy Jerry managed to take the both of them, but looked tired over the line telling me he tried! Martin proved his speed is all down to fitness but the TT bike may not be as aero dynamic as first appears. Boyo Taff snuck me for 4 seconds, table will be turned next time out. Will put in a monster effort only just behind, with Wobbly Bob just behind. In fact there’s quite a few in the 29’s, with Graham, Wayne and Clive all close together. Can we assume the differences on TT bikes are what’s been paid for and or streamline bodies? James on the new machine will look at the results, feeling pleased to be in the same ballpark. Could he be the next to purchase a TT machine?
Fletch put a good ride together, not losing much time compared to last weeks ride, and was noted as a potential rider of the night. Mike had a technical, no big chain ring! Colleen led Mary home. Colleen put a big gap in on the outward leg but Mary must have made big inroads back, also managing a smile over the line. Jason brought up the rear on his mountain bike; a new road bike is on the cards.
"Rider of the night" this week is Dave Evans of the forest for what must be one of his best rides. What I have noticed is he’s very fast on the shorter distances, fading as the mileages go up. The endurance side will come through before long.
Time keeper this week was Julie Stephens, turn was John & Audrey, with Bill Reay pushing off
Next event is a Walford 10 for us.
On Tuesday, June 23rd, is the Club's inaugural Hilly 15 at 7.30pm. This new TT starts from our usual push off point for the Lydbrook 10 adjacent to the Eastbach turn and finishes adjacent to the New Inn at Shortstanding, Christchurch.
We have negotiated parking that evening at the New Inn so riders can freewheel down to the start. The hosts of the New Inn, Rena & Jack, have also kindly offered to put nibbles & chips on for the riders post event in the pub so please make an effort to sample the hospitality before Paul Stephens does!! Its not often we get chance to socialise post race so lets make best use of this opportunity... our friends at Ross make a habit of this at the rowing club each Thursday (stuff of legend).
Course details below for those not familiar.
Start (GR SO589167) 1 mile north of English Bicknor, proceed in a northerly direction on B4234 to turn round mini-roundabout for Frome Valley Way, retrace to finish (GR SO572134) by New Inn car park.
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