With perfectweather conditions for perhaps only the second time of the 2012 season, timeswere bound to tumble, and the 20 riders did not disappoint.
Will Bevan, successfully navigating the largewhole near the finish this time, came home in first place with a storming timeof 21:59, knocking 40 seconds off his pb and in the process just missing thecourse record by 20 seconds – a possible contender for rider of the night? Onone of his few outings this season, DaveHarwood proved that you can’t put a good time trialer down despite a dodgyknee, with a very respectable time of 24:33.
Our very ownracing secretary, creaking around atsuch a low cadence, seemed very pleased with his sub 24 minute time - at least thatwas what Julie told me. Settling down into his new time trial position was Mark Raddenbury who posted a very goodtime of 25:34. If we had actually managed to host another full and calm 10 mileWalford this season to compare rides to, this might have even been a pb. Taff, once again proving that a goodhard circuit session the night before was no barrier to time trialing, camehome in seventh position with 25:36.
OK, thismight be a bit biased, but what a fantastic time by Junior Fallon aka Crash Matt! Knocking over 40 seconds off his pb,he stormed around in a season defining 26:01. If it wasn’t for Julie watchingmy every move during my first, and probably last, time keeping session he wouldhave secured his first 25.
Other ridersof note were Chris Walker with atime of 27:32; despite riding a road bike, being a triathlete and his seatdeparting company from his post after 5 miles. I am sure once he gets it alltogether he will be a force to be reckoned with. Tony Price is riding his way back to form; one spoiler for the handicappedrace I suspect? Nice to see Mike Druceout and about on his highly polished steel steed, complete with hairy tyres andmissing handlebar tape.
Sarah Cosker will certainly be pushing for medalhonours next year. Only three months into riding a bike she is completing longSunday rides, pushing the pace at the front and moving towards the 30 minutemark on Walford.
Bringing upthe rear were the venerable members of our club, the league of gentleman withonly a few minutes separating them. DennisBeard signing on late - who should know the rules by now - still managed tobe the leader of the pack. Just getting a few training miles in ready for hisumpteenth 12 hour attempt in September.
Rider of thenight was as difficult as always, but one rider shone out the most. Not only didhe manage to stay upright, but also makes going fast look so easy – Mr WillBevan.
Now for thelist of apologies: all those that I missed out, Paul being on holiday and notwriting the report, writing the report and finally the finish time keeping.Next week we pay our respects to the last Old Gore of the season. Be there at7pm to witness hilly punishment.
Finally,thanks to all of those who supported: Graham the Phelps Carter for pushing off,Julie for time keeping and Bill for doing his turn, at the turn.
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