Wet Walford 10 June 14

Max attack

 

When asked for help this week, I didn’t expect as many offers of help as I did/ had, thanks all.

With the rain raining it was wet, very wet. Sam’s Tranny doubled up as a signing on booth in an attempt to keep the paper work dry, which it did almost. Steve Millard volunteered to time but did not look to keen to get wet so employed Tony & Graham to hold the umbrella for him. 

As the nerves built up before the start the rain increased, with almost everybody using a rear light. Mary was keen to have the number one slot so headed out on the highway Looking for adventure in whatever comes her way(please note that is copywrited).

Fallon once again stood in for Will (who was on his death bed, but had said he’d come along if desperate) taking the top step of the podium. A strong wind slowed everyone this week in a direction I’d never ever felt on Walford before in 30 odd years of racing on it.  

A Lucky Missile came second, lucky as he knew I was still recovering from a heavy cold from the week before. Max once again stood on the 3^rd step. After he finished, he looked very cold. It’s important to get out of cold wet cloths A.S.A.P.  or at least get something warm on. Fourth had to do this week…..

Fallon and the flared skin suit

Kerry improved greatly this week when everyone else had slowed down, well apart from Fallon jnr. Who once again went a tadge quicker, tying with visitor Johnny Webb who was a tad slower than his last outing. James “The Spinner” followed them home, with Come try it rider Tim Newland just, and only just missing out on evens (the 20mph barrier). Will we see him again, he looked like he had enjoyed it.

Just in case Dave Halls reading this, Walky did 10.6 miles. Everyone else he did 10 miles. Again he struggled with the windy conditions but would be pleased I’m sure when he sees he knocked 2 minutes of his short course night…

First lady of the night occupying the Lantern Rogue spot was Mary Munchkin, again still managing to raise a smile for Steve as she crossed the finish line.

Thanks this week for timing was Steve Millard who left me to do the working claiming it would be drier if I did it back at the rowing club. Who was I to argue with that over a beer and some birthday cake. Mmmmmmm cake. Tony & Graham for pushing off and umbrella duties and last of all Bill Reay on turn duties..

Rider of the night this week after a slight change having had a better study of the results was Andy Walker for find 2 minutes somewhere out in the gloom & doom.

Next week is Marcle circuits. 3 laps around Much Marcle. If you’re driving, don’t use the pub or the village hall, and park sensibly so as not to create a bottle neck where were timing. 

Some turn marshals would be good and someone with a brush for the first corner.

Forest event is a Lydbrook 10