First Old Gore 10

After what has been a long and cold winter, the first club 10 took place this week. A vicious diagonal side/tailwind out never really helped greatly out to the turn, but boy, did it let itself be known on the return leg home. Temperature wise it was not too bad, apart from the spectators who’d massed to support the riders feeling it more than the riders. 

Little (If you call 6 foot little) Fallon picked up where he left off last year as the fastest rider on the night, a clear 30 seconds clear of second placed Racing Snake Stephens. Max Suff was a mere 2 seconds further back, to what could be the start to a season long battle brewing. 

 Nick P came home 4^th with a very happy James "The Spinner" 7 seconds behind him. Richie babes was only 15 seconds In front of Gary Gas Tec who was having his first go  at Old Gore , could be another battle brewing! 

Tony The Tiger living on top of a mountain should be one to watch on Old Gore in the near future if he starts training on his doorstep. Paul Middleton’s first TT must have been a shock on the return leg once faced with the head wind, but he looked to have enjoyed the challenge. Both he and Jean- Luc were very quick on the outward leg but energy management is vital in that sort of wind.

Rider of the Night this week has to be Fallon jnr, for an outstanding ride in the conditions.

Thanks this week go to Paul Fallon timing, Bill at the turn, and "The Destroyer" for launch control.

Thanks also to Bill & Taff for the Chip butty super, which hit the spot down the rowing club afterwards.

 The surprise to Julie presentation almost silenced her, she was very moved to have received the vouchers as a thanks for her efforts to the club life thus far. She was quoted as saying “I now feel guilty about letting Paul Fallon doing all the timing tonight”

Next week it will be surprise surprise, an Old Gore 10, hopefully without the wind.