Fallon spotted celebrating afterwards with a curry & a couple of cool ones
The conditions for this year’s 3 laps of the Marcle circuit (19.5 miles) were very warm but still. With a field of 15 riders, one thing was for sure, Cookie wasn’t going to win. Instead he decided to save himself for his weekend’s activities up at Cricklade. An ever-improving Earl set the standard for everyone to chase, looking super smooth and very strong up the climbs. I see touches of Cookie in the lad! In the Harwood and Fallon battle, the title of fastest Ross rider was all to play for. Dave looked fast, climbing well past the Royal Oak public house. Paul was on a high from his Tuesday night effort on the Lydbrook 10. Both appeared to have given all the beans, in the end Fallon taking what appeared to be sweet revenge for the drubbings he’d received the last couple of weeks. Looking at the stats, Paul started steady with his last lap being his fastest. Dave’s in comparison was fast getting slower.
Taff had a hard one, wondering what had gone wrong. I would say he’d gone off a touch too fast from the gun. Clive put in what must be his best ride this year, again possibly starting a touch too fast, but once settled down in the zone. Wayne looked very broken after he finished, having to have a lie down as soon as he had finished. James selected the spin cycle option on his legs again; he was another who looked shattered afterwards.
Postman Mike is really getting serious now. This week he took the saddlebag off his bike, for what is/was one of his favourite events. Bill kept him honest losing most of his time to Mike on the first 2 laps. Colleen put in a really good ride showing she was the most consistent person of the night. Jason struggled home lantern rouge, finding the 3 laps tougher than he thought.
Don’t forget its the forest club’s 60th birthday on the 17th July. It should be quite a social event, with a ride planned over that evening. Matt has asked to let him know if you’re planning on going for numbers.
Sunday is a trip over to Rhayader mountain biking across country. Let me know if you fancy something different.
Volunteers, Cakes, still wanted for the Don Woodman 25. We have a full field of 120 riders, which means we will definitely be putting a few quid into the club’s coffers.
The conditions for this year’s 3 laps of the Marcle circuit (19.5 miles) were very warm but still. With a field of 15 riders, one thing was for sure, Cookie wasn’t going to win. Instead he decided to save himself for his weekend’s activities up at Cricklade. An ever-improving Earl set the standard for everyone to chase, looking super smooth and very strong up the climbs. I see touches of Cookie in the lad! In the Harwood and Fallon battle, the title of fastest Ross rider was all to play for. Dave looked fast, climbing well past the Royal Oak public house. Paul was on a high from his Tuesday night effort on the Lydbrook 10. Both appeared to have given all the beans, in the end Fallon taking what appeared to be sweet revenge for the drubbings he’d received the last couple of weeks. Looking at the stats, Paul started steady with his last lap being his fastest. Dave’s in comparison was fast getting slower.
Too many pasties on holiday sir?
Local rider John Barnes turned up having threatened to do so for a while, with his own support crew. John put in a good ride, which he appeared to have enjoyed; hopefully we will see him again! Martin again had a good ride, with the little rises being in his favour. I managed a PB, and at the same time opened the gap back up from Graham, looking at the stats, we were very similarly matched.
Local rider John Barnes turned up having threatened to do so for a while, with his own support crew. John put in a good ride, which he appeared to have enjoyed; hopefully we will see him again! Martin again had a good ride, with the little rises being in his favour. I managed a PB, and at the same time opened the gap back up from Graham, looking at the stats, we were very similarly matched.
Taff had a hard one, wondering what had gone wrong. I would say he’d gone off a touch too fast from the gun. Clive put in what must be his best ride this year, again possibly starting a touch too fast, but once settled down in the zone. Wayne looked very broken after he finished, having to have a lie down as soon as he had finished. James selected the spin cycle option on his legs again; he was another who looked shattered afterwards.
Postman Mike is really getting serious now. This week he took the saddlebag off his bike, for what is/was one of his favourite events. Bill kept him honest losing most of his time to Mike on the first 2 laps. Colleen put in a really good ride showing she was the most consistent person of the night. Jason struggled home lantern rouge, finding the 3 laps tougher than he thought.
Rider of the night this week is Colleen for a well-controlled ride. Thanks this week to Steve on turn 1, John & Audrey on turn 2, and the Cookmeister on turn3. Peb did the pushing off & Julie sat enjoying the quiet and sun in her deck chair whilst timing.
Don’t forget its the forest club’s 60th birthday on the 17th July. It should be quite a social event, with a ride planned over that evening. Matt has asked to let him know if you’re planning on going for numbers.
Sunday is a trip over to Rhayader mountain biking across country. Let me know if you fancy something different.
Volunteers, Cakes, still wanted for the Don Woodman 25. We have a full field of 120 riders, which means we will definitely be putting a few quid into the club’s coffers.
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