Old Gored 10 25/7/13

Somehow it was a little quieter than usual, not sure how or why, there again we did have a hungry for action 11 riders queuing for the off. Perfectish conditions were the order for the night, slight tail breeze out, not enough to hinder on the way back. 

Jwoones the Steam turns down a2nd Kebab

Taff & The Destroyer were fighting for the privilege to launch the riders once Julie had given the green light to start the field. Surprisingly, Will was one of the few riders not to hit peak terminal time for the course, but just about did enough to win. I think he should have used more ice packs in his pre-race build up.  Not sure what Millie’s been on, but he needs to share it, that must be an all-time best for him on here. Jwooooones the Steam certainly lacks the straight line speed, but more than makes up for it up the hills, on his rare return to British shores (Mr Missile, check the Strava’s you lost Friday and weep). If only I could get up that final hill……

El Presidante not so many years ago

Blast from the Past (Sharky) always played up for the camera's

Max, the day after a run, and a lack of miles was a little off his normal pace, which I suspect will all be changed by the time he next rides. Climb-On Andy not a million miles behind Max set himself a new PB which you could just tell looking at him how pleased he was with himself. Gazzer GasTec ^TM  after Sarah took his fine head of hair last week decided this week was the week to drop the hammer down, shift a few gears and light the timing lights up. Another with a big smile and a new PB, well done, more to come I’m sure. Just remember, it hurts the same every week, you just end up going faster as you get fitter. 

Nigel’s first outing in a month was more than respectable , the Tuesday night rides keeping him fit (rides go out every week with Nigel or Bob the Boat leading). I can’t remember off hand the last time I saw Wayne out, but that’s got to be one of his better rides in a long time. He was buzzing afterwards, so will assume he too was happy with his ride.

It’s finally happened, less is more. A little less GBH* on the way out to the turn leaves more ABH* for the return leg. Paul Middleton finally dipped under the Magical sub 30 barrier for the first time. Last week was close, this week job done. Next week should see more to come, weather forecast not looking too bad!

In his first ride of the year, Paul Cooper turned up to set a time for the Handicap 10 to be based on. It proved he’s not completely unfit, I’m sure we’ll see more of him, ready to peak in a few weeks’ time.

Thanks this week to Master Turner Bill for sorting the turn out along with John & Audrey, Julie timing with the Taff & Destroyer show pushing everyone off.

Rider of the night this week is anther shared affair. Millie moved his own game on by some margin, with Our Northern Monkey Paul experiencing that sub 30 for the first time, both very deserving.

Other news, Will managed his first sub 20 minute 10, that would have been special for him as well.

Next week’s event is an Old Gored 10.

Wanted More photo's, as you can probabley tell, am running out of pic of you all....

 

The Boys & Girls in training for next winter evening rides

Any helpers would be appreciated for next week

 

*(GBH - Grievous Bodily Harm, ABH - Actual Bodily Harm)