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| Retro thing happening. LHC from 2006, Sharky Testing the presidents Hack, it never been the same since |
Only 9 riders turned up for the long hill climb this year,
but in fairness we had the biggest number of spectators ever!
Harwood & Millie were cursing as they’d
already been out, having forgotten about the hill climb; instead Steve
volunteered to push off. Julie loved the fact Will took charge of proceedings
and set the signing on & start order, well all except Rich who turned up a
tad late.
Now he’s probably been fretting since he won, “where are the
results and the blog?” to himself. Been
a bit busy this weekend, but if you’d not heard, young Matthew “Humming Bird
Legs” Fallon won the long hill climb outright. Seems like only last year dad
was accompanying him in the races. With legs spinning faster than the spin
cycle on the best spindryers he swept all before him.
Visiting riders took the next 3 spots with Mr. Raddenbury
rushing to get to the start on time (poor Penelope) must have fancied his
chances had to settle with the second spot on the podium. Nick had a stormer of a ride for 3rd
place.
Antony likes the hills if I remember right, and pulled out a good ride,
but must have been worried about the steam roller coming up the hill behind him
in the form of “The Missile” on full chat tearing up snorting and growling. I
did like the fact he left a mudguard on to give everyone a chance.
I was happy
with my effort only 6 seconds off my best, maybe I’ll surprise a few next year
as I’m getting the hang of this uphill lark. Virgil in his first uphill event
just held off young Mark, who really lit it up for the last 200 metres.
Last
man to sign on, and last place up the hill was Rich. Don’t be disappointed with
the result. Look back to where you were at the start of the year and where you
are now. That’s a good time, check the past results to see who had similar
times in the past, that will give you a base line for next year.
Thanks to Julie starting at the bottom, Steve for the rude
jokes and pushing off, and Will timing at the top.
Rider of the night was a close run thing, “The Missile” got
several votes for a cracking time, but in the end Humming Bird Legs Fallon was
Rider of the night for the first of what we hope (and I bet he hopes) will be
outright wins. Well done Matt!
As some will know, we had a team of 4 in the Welsh
Championship 12 hour. Am pleased to report all finished within I thought we
all could realistically do.
Dennis
included a fall, but after a bit of treatment carried on for the full 12 to do (roughly
at this time as results are not finalised yet) 177 miles. Paul Fallon was close
to 230(think it will be a PB) with Graham at about 232PB. I managed 234.6 and a
PB. The weather was as warm at 6 in the morning as I’ve ever known it, but the
wind was unpleasant right from the word go.
Well done guys, damn good team
effort. The pains will be gone by Wednesday. The only serious thing to report
was Graham found he could not drink beer Sunday night as it would not go down………
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| Will seconds from Launch |
Elsewhere Will rode the British Time Trial Championship up
at Leicester against the country’s best. Will rode well, (plagiarism I’m afraid,
ripped this off his coach Dave Evans’ F/B post) Firstly,
let me say that this was a very tricky course. Following the start was a
technical and unnervingly bumpy descent with wet patches of water AND mud
coupled with a sharp bend or two. On my scout of the course, one rider was
already down and out with a broken collar-bone. I believe there was another
incident whilst Will was out. In addition to this, the course was peppered with
tractors shipping silage and I believe Will got held up by a trio of Landrovers
and had to stop at a junction for cars. He managed to finish in the top 10
(about 6th) with a time of 50.22 (winner long 46?). Will lost time on the
descent which was totally understandable, but he showed great form by gaining
time on the flats and climbs. Unfortunately, I feel the descent was a deal
breaker and no doubt cost Will at least 3 places. It was great to see Will out
there showing off everything he has worked hard on for the past couple of
years. He looked confident, worked exhaustively, and gave a great performance.
Well done Will! Results at http://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Default.aspx?&ge1246__geka=WMj5FrnM8xg2AtWi73DtcDFPYGf2w4V4DqQq15p888nDTjdNcTZI2ZL0WxIK-6D7&ge1246__gevi=d5s6PWCfWaJT6GTmyocJca0xLl71NOBHhe2yAjq6CFs&gv484__gvac=2&gv484__gvff0=57757&gv484__gvfl0=0&language=en-GB&tabid=109
Even more to throw at you
The
Vintage Tankard "Inter-Club" Time Trial competition is just one month
away...on Sunday October 7th RDFCC - Ross & District CC & Newport
Phoenix will do time trial battle over the Forest Hilly 15 course(Lydbrook/Ross/Shortstanding)...fingers crossed for fair
weather and no roadworks...
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| The team from 2006 More Retro pics. Run out of new stuff apart from the stuff that will make people cringe later in the year, Muhahahahaha |
We have
permission to use the car park at the New Inn, Shortstanding for parking but
where possible please car share to allow some room for Pub Clientele...As for
their catering on the day, it being Sunday choices are limited to "Sunday
Roasts"....with Vegetarian options available. Prices are £6.95 for main
only...£9.95 for 2 courses or £12.95 for 3 Courses...portion sizes are usually
generous in line with cyclists’ appetites. There is generally always Beef available
+ Pork or Turkey.
It would
be useful to know numbers of people planning to dine to let the pub
know...please e-mail me by return by Thurs October 4th latest.
The New
Inn's postcode for Sat Nav wallers is GL16 7NT ...or Grid Reference GR
SO572134, which is also the Finish Line.
Let me know if you want to enter, we need a team of 6
minimum, better more than less. The Ladies are more than welcome, both the
other teams will have lady representatives.
If you want food please e-mail me, and I will pass on Martin's
e-mail address.
Finally the last Thursday night event is this week, the 1KM
sprint at Much Marcle. Just over 1 minutes
worth of full power, what could be easier? Signing on 6: 30, don’t park
in the village hall.
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