It comes to something when a long hill climb attracts as many people as a 10 would, there again there were some different faces. It must also be noted there were more spectators than usual. Audrey & John did the timing at the top of the hill, Julie at the bottom. Steve Millard begged me to let him ride when he saw how much fun everyone was going to have. I had to be firm and tell him he was pushing off. Just to add insult to injury, Dave Giles realised he was in the wrong gear, lifted the rear wheel and proceeded to attempt to castrate Steve who was stood with the back wheel between his legs. Hope the swelling’s gone down….
Earl set the pace putting in a really good effort, one could tell he had tried just by the ghostly look on his face as he crossed the finish line. Jerry once again put in a sterling ride being the fastest Ross rider; we really need to feed that boy up. Will put in another corker of a ride where did that come from? Martin has put in some really good rides this year; this proves he’s not a one-event rider.
Leyton was my tip for the win, but in his own words, he’d had a poor season, meaning the legs were not as willing as the mind. Dave Harwood carries on going from strength to strength, the 3 stone lost since last year appears to have paid dividends. Alistair may have found his forte, not quick yet on the flat, he’s certainly playing with the big boys on hills.
Is Taff on drugs? Another who’s gone mad up hill compared to the flat. Just got the feeling he will put some really good 10 times in next year. Dave Giles used his mountain biking legs for the climb, another one who prefers the hills.
Mike the scalp hunter grabbed several this week; looks like several of us will require new syrups. James had a 13 second late start as his chain came off, then put in a blinder of a climb, under 12 next year? Graham used the TT bike and was on the extensions up the last part of the hill. I had a really pleasant ride; not hurting myself too much and can say with hand on heart I was the fastest and most unruffled as I went over the line. Hopefully I might be able to get my hands on Kevin’s pic’s of everyone coming up the hill to prove it.
Earl set the pace putting in a really good effort, one could tell he had tried just by the ghostly look on his face as he crossed the finish line. Jerry once again put in a sterling ride being the fastest Ross rider; we really need to feed that boy up. Will put in another corker of a ride where did that come from? Martin has put in some really good rides this year; this proves he’s not a one-event rider.
Leyton was my tip for the win, but in his own words, he’d had a poor season, meaning the legs were not as willing as the mind. Dave Harwood carries on going from strength to strength, the 3 stone lost since last year appears to have paid dividends. Alistair may have found his forte, not quick yet on the flat, he’s certainly playing with the big boys on hills.
Is Taff on drugs? Another who’s gone mad up hill compared to the flat. Just got the feeling he will put some really good 10 times in next year. Dave Giles used his mountain biking legs for the climb, another one who prefers the hills.
Mike the scalp hunter grabbed several this week; looks like several of us will require new syrups. James had a 13 second late start as his chain came off, then put in a blinder of a climb, under 12 next year? Graham used the TT bike and was on the extensions up the last part of the hill. I had a really pleasant ride; not hurting myself too much and can say with hand on heart I was the fastest and most unruffled as I went over the line. Hopefully I might be able to get my hands on Kevin’s pic’s of everyone coming up the hill to prove it.
Clive showed once again brute strength works, again pulling his front wheel clear of the ground as he gave it large over the line.
Robin seemed happy with his ride as he’d had a couple of weeks off, holidaying, no I mean working over in South Africa. Next weeks hot favourite Tim crossed the line in 13 minute dead, this was his 1st event of the year. Not spoken to Wayne, but I’m sure he’s not happy with his ride. I would expect him to be some where near my time if not faster. Was there over training or a problem? Last over the line was Chris who only intended to watch. Some light persuasion and he had a go on his mountain bike. He seemed to enjoy it so hope to see him out again, as he has a new bike coming.
Rider of the night this week, once again was not an easy choice. Listening to the votes and looking at the performances still did not help. So this week I’m going to call it a 3-way tie. Will (punched well above his weight), Clive (improvement from last year) and James (improvement from last year).
Next weeks event is The Kilometre Sprint at Much Marcle.
Robin seemed happy with his ride as he’d had a couple of weeks off, holidaying, no I mean working over in South Africa. Next weeks hot favourite Tim crossed the line in 13 minute dead, this was his 1st event of the year. Not spoken to Wayne, but I’m sure he’s not happy with his ride. I would expect him to be some where near my time if not faster. Was there over training or a problem? Last over the line was Chris who only intended to watch. Some light persuasion and he had a go on his mountain bike. He seemed to enjoy it so hope to see him out again, as he has a new bike coming.
Rider of the night this week, once again was not an easy choice. Listening to the votes and looking at the performances still did not help. So this week I’m going to call it a 3-way tie. Will (punched well above his weight), Clive (improvement from last year) and James (improvement from last year).
Next weeks event is The Kilometre Sprint at Much Marcle.
If you drive out, don’t use the pub car park unless you buy some drinks! Parking considerately in the village if driving out. If cycling, think about lights as it will be getting dark quite quickly now.
Forest event is their hill climb up Speech House Hill. Only 2k of pleasure.
Forest event is their hill climb up Speech House Hill. Only 2k of pleasure.
Wills and the boys ride today http://connect.garmin.com/player/12155587 Will maybe putting a library of rides on here. Put your responses on the forum at http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=142018&threadid=2103040 about his idea. Sounds good to me.
Message from Monst at the Forest Club/ Glos Velo
Hi all
As part of the Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club celebrations this year, we have booked the BBQ events area at Beechenhurst on Saturday the 12th September 2009, from 5pm to 9pm.
All are invited from the RDFCC as are Glos Velo and Ross CC.
Please bring your own food and booze!!
We will also be setting up a short race circuit for the kids.
The BBQ will be after the final trail building for our ever successful Enduro, which will be held the following weekend. Even if you can't help with this, please attend the BBQ and celebrate the ever increasing success of Forest and District Cycling.
Please Reply to andrew.lock@virgin.net so that we can gauge numbers attending.
Hi all
As part of the Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club celebrations this year, we have booked the BBQ events area at Beechenhurst on Saturday the 12th September 2009, from 5pm to 9pm.
All are invited from the RDFCC as are Glos Velo and Ross CC.
Please bring your own food and booze!!
We will also be setting up a short race circuit for the kids.
The BBQ will be after the final trail building for our ever successful Enduro, which will be held the following weekend. Even if you can't help with this, please attend the BBQ and celebrate the ever increasing success of Forest and District Cycling.
Please Reply to andrew.lock@virgin.net so that we can gauge numbers attending.
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1994 L,
4/5 berth, 2.5 diesel, 50, 000 miles,
taxed, MOT 11 mths, PAS,
cooker, fridge, shower, toilet, heating, electric hook up, cd player, bike rack, ladder, top box, good condition for year, well loved and looked after
£9, 000 ono
Can email photos on request
Tel: 07738626864 or 07738687118
neil@turner53.screaming.net
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