Wow, another record turn out, this time at Old Gore for The Road Bike 10. In what several others and I thought were perfect conditions, a few others thought it was a tad bit breezy. Yer wrong!
Being on the road bike should show up who's got the perfect aero package and who's got horsepower. Most of the results were to plan, but there were a few anomalies in the equation. I will attempt to solve who's done what with what...
On the top of the trophies podium was Cookie. On the cross over point he looked to be on the money and has produced what I consider one of his better rides. If only I could have pushed him more up the finish I think I could have made him spew (aero working on TT bike).
Vorest Andy had a steady ride out on the flats till he got to the hills. This was his territory and made it work for him (needs to work on Aero kit). Jerry another good all rounder made the ride work for him. Investment in some good kit would pay some big dividends (needs to work on Aero kit).
In his first appearance at a Ross event, Gareth put in exactly the sort of performance I was expecting. Still in his learning years he has the ability to do anything cycling wise well at all levels (needs to work on Aero kit as position is good).
Dave H always has good horsepower, but the weakness is the time it lasts. Not quite long enough on a hilly course (aero working on TT bike). One of the Flies in the ointment this week was Martin Green. He managed to punch well above his weight making a few people check their results and his a second and third time. He himself feels that maybe he should race on the road bike as opposed to the TT by now (TT bike position must need some work).
The madding crowds were expecting bigger things from Will but sadly they were not to be (aero working on TT bike). “The Terminator” Matthews was one of the strongest people I’ve ever seen on a bike in the past, put in a performance about where I would have expected (need to work on aero kit or position). Fallon and I were both satisfied with our rides apart from wanting a faster time (both maybe needing to look at our position).
Hmmm, “The Destroyer” looked destroyed by the end, “I’d got Carter”, sorry to gloat but it had taken all season to do that, may have punched slightly below his weight or did it mean see summary (Aero working brilliantly). Another stopped dead in his tracks “The Sam Missile” was expected to do a tad better (the aero you’re using good, but room for improvement) with Wobbly Bob still only seconds behind you (aero working on TT bike).
Have I been unfair to this group was my question digesting what I had just wrote? Initially yes I thought, but then one of the candidates for rider of the night was just a handful of seconds behind them! Taff the “The Surface to air Missile” (he enjoys the name change every week) put in a really good ride that he was Super happy with (Aero not right at all, I think it’s position or mental). Aaron from Gloucester was spot on where I would have expected. Pretty sure he does not us any aero aids. If funds are there, may help drop your times further in future. “The Animal” again has done the bizz in his category (aero working, more investment bigger returns).
Tom, I think found conditions hard and was spotted using a 40mm front wheel. Naughty boy! (Review of Aero kit may be required). Sorry Dave P, have no past data of you so cannot say how your ride was except you averaged 21mph on a hilly 10.
“Simon the Pie man”, one of the bigger surprises of the night. I thought you would have pushed a little harder further up the field (aero working on TT bike very effectively). Clive C gotta make an apology, missed him out last weeks in the 50 (2:16:20) result and I got his time wrong in the event mixing the second up doing a 27:24 not a 27:42. Sorry! If you spot a mistake like Clive did, let me know. I’m not perfect, but hey, I sure am close tho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (aero working).
“James The Spin dryer”, no current aero kit. This was the event to make you shine. “I have a cunning plan” said just like Baldric off Blackadder. Remove all the front chain rings off your bike. Put just one back on that has 56 teeth. Rear block should be 18 down. This should slow the rate of revs converting into more forward speed. We really need you to push a slightly bigger gear (aero none applicable). Andy H, if that’s your first ride then you should be happy chappie with that.
Wayne definitely looked the part, almost making the pros on world tour look like amateurs. Lack of miles though show on a hillier courses (not sure what Aero you have been using, if at all).
Bright eyed and bushy tailed, fresh back from the good ol USA, Tim made his first outing of the year. Not bad for a first time out(no aero kit, none planned). A slight surprise was Fletch lurking down the bottom end of the field. His lack of miles showing. Riding to work should have big gains. He was very quick in places but lost time in others during the ride, but could not put a finger on where though (not sure what Aero kit being used). Dennis used his TT bike and asked beforehand if I was going to disqualify him. How could I, as he has been a stalwart of the club for so many years? (aero working) The honours for the final spot was a close fought thing between Mary & Gerald, with Gerald coming out just on top. (neither use Aero). Thanks this week to
Rider of the night in the end went to Mary for the vast improvement though we should say it was very close with Martin and Taff who knocked last year’s performance into the weeds.
Next week is a Walford 10 starting very promptly. It’s the day before I disappear for a quick dash to the Med. I’m sure Will will do the Blog in my absence if you all suck up to him. The week after is Marcle 3 circuits. If driving find somewhere sensible to park. Only use the pub if using the pub, same with the village hall. Will and Sam and Julie will be there in Charge. Give them no grief. We need a marshal on the first turn to run the event & signs out. I trust there will be a volunteer in my absence.
Offers of help are coming in, as are the entries for the Don Woodman. Still need more of both
See you all soon
Edwin Hargraves wants helpers for the 12 hour. He needs whatever you can offer. I will be there helping and at the same time supporting Dennis (our 80 years young and only individual in the 12 this year), if you can help out give me a ring
Being on the road bike should show up who's got the perfect aero package and who's got horsepower. Most of the results were to plan, but there were a few anomalies in the equation. I will attempt to solve who's done what with what...
On the top of the trophies podium was Cookie. On the cross over point he looked to be on the money and has produced what I consider one of his better rides. If only I could have pushed him more up the finish I think I could have made him spew (aero working on TT bike).
Vorest Andy had a steady ride out on the flats till he got to the hills. This was his territory and made it work for him (needs to work on Aero kit). Jerry another good all rounder made the ride work for him. Investment in some good kit would pay some big dividends (needs to work on Aero kit).
In his first appearance at a Ross event, Gareth put in exactly the sort of performance I was expecting. Still in his learning years he has the ability to do anything cycling wise well at all levels (needs to work on Aero kit as position is good).
Dave H always has good horsepower, but the weakness is the time it lasts. Not quite long enough on a hilly course (aero working on TT bike). One of the Flies in the ointment this week was Martin Green. He managed to punch well above his weight making a few people check their results and his a second and third time. He himself feels that maybe he should race on the road bike as opposed to the TT by now (TT bike position must need some work).
The madding crowds were expecting bigger things from Will but sadly they were not to be (aero working on TT bike). “The Terminator” Matthews was one of the strongest people I’ve ever seen on a bike in the past, put in a performance about where I would have expected (need to work on aero kit or position). Fallon and I were both satisfied with our rides apart from wanting a faster time (both maybe needing to look at our position).
Hmmm, “The Destroyer” looked destroyed by the end, “I’d got Carter”, sorry to gloat but it had taken all season to do that, may have punched slightly below his weight or did it mean see summary (Aero working brilliantly). Another stopped dead in his tracks “The Sam Missile” was expected to do a tad better (the aero you’re using good, but room for improvement) with Wobbly Bob still only seconds behind you (aero working on TT bike).
Have I been unfair to this group was my question digesting what I had just wrote? Initially yes I thought, but then one of the candidates for rider of the night was just a handful of seconds behind them! Taff the “The Surface to air Missile” (he enjoys the name change every week) put in a really good ride that he was Super happy with (Aero not right at all, I think it’s position or mental). Aaron from Gloucester was spot on where I would have expected. Pretty sure he does not us any aero aids. If funds are there, may help drop your times further in future. “The Animal” again has done the bizz in his category (aero working, more investment bigger returns).
Tom, I think found conditions hard and was spotted using a 40mm front wheel. Naughty boy! (Review of Aero kit may be required). Sorry Dave P, have no past data of you so cannot say how your ride was except you averaged 21mph on a hilly 10.
“Simon the Pie man”, one of the bigger surprises of the night. I thought you would have pushed a little harder further up the field (aero working on TT bike very effectively). Clive C gotta make an apology, missed him out last weeks in the 50 (2:16:20) result and I got his time wrong in the event mixing the second up doing a 27:24 not a 27:42. Sorry! If you spot a mistake like Clive did, let me know. I’m not perfect, but hey, I sure am close tho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (aero working).
“James The Spin dryer”, no current aero kit. This was the event to make you shine. “I have a cunning plan” said just like Baldric off Blackadder. Remove all the front chain rings off your bike. Put just one back on that has 56 teeth. Rear block should be 18 down. This should slow the rate of revs converting into more forward speed. We really need you to push a slightly bigger gear (aero none applicable). Andy H, if that’s your first ride then you should be happy chappie with that.
Wayne definitely looked the part, almost making the pros on world tour look like amateurs. Lack of miles though show on a hillier courses (not sure what Aero you have been using, if at all).
Bright eyed and bushy tailed, fresh back from the good ol USA, Tim made his first outing of the year. Not bad for a first time out(no aero kit, none planned). A slight surprise was Fletch lurking down the bottom end of the field. His lack of miles showing. Riding to work should have big gains. He was very quick in places but lost time in others during the ride, but could not put a finger on where though (not sure what Aero kit being used). Dennis used his TT bike and asked beforehand if I was going to disqualify him. How could I, as he has been a stalwart of the club for so many years? (aero working) The honours for the final spot was a close fought thing between Mary & Gerald, with Gerald coming out just on top. (neither use Aero). Thanks this week to
Rider of the night in the end went to Mary for the vast improvement though we should say it was very close with Martin and Taff who knocked last year’s performance into the weeds.
Next week is a Walford 10 starting very promptly. It’s the day before I disappear for a quick dash to the Med. I’m sure Will will do the Blog in my absence if you all suck up to him. The week after is Marcle 3 circuits. If driving find somewhere sensible to park. Only use the pub if using the pub, same with the village hall. Will and Sam and Julie will be there in Charge. Give them no grief. We need a marshal on the first turn to run the event & signs out. I trust there will be a volunteer in my absence.
Offers of help are coming in, as are the entries for the Don Woodman. Still need more of both
See you all soon
Edwin Hargraves wants helpers for the 12 hour. He needs whatever you can offer. I will be there helping and at the same time supporting Dennis (our 80 years young and only individual in the 12 this year), if you can help out give me a ring
Forgot to say
ReplyDeleteThanks to the Forest members who went to the turn, Mat and Andy.
Alan Jones & Peb for pushing off