A Shortened Walford 10

I get the impression people read the blog to find out how I think they’ve really done. Well, even on a short course, everyone has moved the bar on. Thanks to Turbo Will (he has given up his dinner times working on the new web site) who has managed to put in your virtual times in brackets on the new web results page. Still accessible off the old web page at http://www.rosscc.co.uk/website/res12.shtml at present. I’m still to fine tune the 753, as this year it’s even closer than last year which was a nightmare, but last year I would say it was about right.

Simon Burke slows down to have a rest on the bench before continuing

Will once again put the top performance in on the night, with Fallon appearing to have moved up a gear. Opening his account a little late Harwood put in a fine time, although still has some work to do. The Destroyer will be feeling the pressure of  The Missile bearing down on him, who appeared jubilant to have beaten nobody in particular…..

Dave P was the best of the visitors on the night; show good form on so little riding. You could really hate some people! Millie, having been shown last time out how to go fast went fast, sneaking in front of Max who in turn snuck past me. You’re all on borrowed time, the horsepower will return Mwahahahaha.

More worrying than the front runners are the ones like Fallon Jnr improving every outing. I wonder how long it will be before he’s up with the big boys.  I think there’s only a few more second he can find this year but I may be wrong.  Young Anthony P seems to thrive on the Ross end of the course, or is it we get the best out of him?

Simon Pie Eater Burke proved very hard to catch this week, and will get faster as the season goes on. James once again has stumbled on the 26:30.  A smidge more oomph on the flat will see that 25 minute 10 happen, as I know you can do it. Climb on Tom must be having his best season to date, but more fire off the start line required, and perhaps leave off the Sunday roasts… Aim for the rider in front, plan to see them up the saw mills climb, then slowly reel them in. Ziggy found it hard this week, once he has done his tour this year will get in the fast 27’s.

Dave Hall only turned up to support his ol mucker, but secretly enjoys the challenge. A bit more in the way of aerodynamic (sail/flappy top) could see the impressive results, as he’s a strong boy! Virgil looked happier this week, the long Sunday ride that left him tired was just starting to pay off. Neil didn’t hang around long after but looked happy with his time before disappearing with his number as a trophy.

 

Julie should play cards. I can never tell from her expression if she’s happy with her ride, but she’s riding the PTW 50 Sunday, so will expect some good gains on Walford next time out. And what’s this? She’s taken the Secretary’s scalp by four seconds. Hang your head in shame Mr Reay!

 Rich has also put in his best ride to date, I think he’s been out training on a little route I gave him for his challenge later in the year. Last on the night, someone’s got to be, was new signing Walky. Nowhere near as fit as last year, can only improve, hope it gets easier for you as you did look to be enjoying it

Thanks this week to Julie timing, Nigel for the starting role and Taff sending you back home again.

Rider of the night was split straight down the middle, so we have 2 who will have to share the honour this week, being Harwood for being close to the money first time out (we secretly knew he wouldn’t ride till he had a chance of beating me) & The Missile who looked dangerously strong.

Next week is the Ledbury & Back, meeting at Old Gore cross roads.

 Other news from around the globe. Jwooones entered a mountain bike race over and around Oak mountain. He took 7^th spot, when asked how many were in it was told he’d been knocked back a place for a technical infringement.