My money was not on this year’s winner. I knew he would have a good ride, but maybe not that good. With 2 past champions the odds were not good, however, after Will's dodgy start, crunching gears off the start line he was gone. At no point did he look fast, but it must have been a good controlled ride off an even pace all the way to the finish. KM specialist Steve had my money riding on him, under normal circumstances would have won. Steve always looks the smoothest rider during a sprint.
With the wail of a neutered sheep off the start line, everyone with in no doubt as to Taff’s intentions. He was up for the job! In his first KM he only, and I mean only, just took the Race Secretary’s scalp. I seem to be stuck on 1:17 this year, as it’s the second one I’ve done. Note to self:- must try harder. (Or drink less beer on Thursday nights! – Julie)
With all that untamed raw power, also in his first KM Clive showed the power events are his thing, again pulling the front wheel clear of the ground at the start. Old saying “less haste more speed” just a little steadier off the line, more power for the finish at 30+ mph as opposed to zero from start line.
Wobbly Bob found seven seconds from last years time, and I sure he was happy with that result. I had Dave down for a time that would be challenging for top spot, but alas, it was not to be. Dave used his road bike, which in hindsight would say that’s a mistake. Next year!
We’ve found Martin’s weakness, sprints! After such a good year improving by substantial amounts at everything there was only a small improvement from last years time. Tim touted himself the man to beat, delusional I think comes to mind, but not bad for his second ride of the season.
Wayne in only his second KM just beat last years time, I’m sure if the course went up slightly, the results would be very different in Wayne’s favour. What can we say about Bill that ain’t already been said. You can’t race and have a great smile on your face all the way down the course!!!!
Mary Mary Mary, just been through the archives, was sure you had done a KM in the past. Took a lot of looking for and guess what…. in the year 2000, you did a 1:30. We have some work to do with you this winter. You will get back there, but don’t worry because you did have 3 scalps for the mantlepiece this week. Peb thought he was going to get out of riding by pushing off. That didn’t work as Graham did the launch control. Peb and Siz both own some of the Presidante’s scalp this year. Mind you, the Presidante did knock 10 seconds off last year’s effort. Is he going to turn the tables next year?
In his first race Young Fallon junior, Matt, enjoyed his first ride. Although on this occasion he came in lantern rouge, it was not by a lot. Matt rode his mountain bike. When dad said go flat out for the last bit of the course, even dad was surprised at his burst of speed, crossing the line at 22 mph.
Rider of the night this week was again tied, between Will and Clive, both putting in mammoth efforts.
Tuesday night rides still happen leaving the Rowing club gates at 7:30 on Tuesday
Thursday nights start again this week, meeting at the rowing club, leaving 7:00 prompt. You will need lights, getting back to the rowing club for about 8:30 for a social beer..
Time keepers Julie & Audrey. Graham Carter launch control.
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