This is easily the hardest event of the year, the one that
makes every part of the body hurt after such a short distance. This event most
definitely suits the lighter bodied individual - that’s it, got my excuses in early.
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| Days of Pain for our Jerry, a blast from the past |
A very
short club run went out from Ross through Whitchurch, Harewoodend down to
Hoarwithy. This event seems to get as many spectators as riders, all ready to
battle the Col de Alt Bough. With little Fallon kicking butt in the Forest enduro
(so I’ve been informed ,3rd in class) and Jerry probably working,
this gave Turbo Will an easy win. That said, he looked like he was blowing bad
at the ¾’s stage, but managed a slight smile as he crossed the line. Adam the
mountain biker on his nice new road bike had a cracking ride.
Every now and again,
you see someone special, Sunday we saw 14 year old Thomas hit the hill hard,
just getting the better of dad Jeff who also put in a fantastic
time, both
looking very pleased afterwards.
He’s a sly ol Fox That Destroyer. Says he’s
not been on the bike all year, and then pulls a 14 out of the bag!
Man on Fire Lavington looked smooth as he approached the
finish line; time reflected how his form has come on over the last few events. I
watched Tim blast out of the traps, very fast over the first section up to Peb
& Siz (Siz turns up every year to see if anyone can beat his club record)
expecting him to blow up bad, but looking at the times he was still there at the end, also looking
pleased with his ride.
Sarah had one mission, that was to beat The Racing Snake,
which she just about managed. She did look a little disappointed not to have
had the chairman’s scalp though. Gazzer found the challenge tough, commenting
afterwards about how it had hurt. Having ridden to the event and afterwards
with Vergil, am wondering if he blew up as he was on the money on all the other
hills. I have no excuses. For next year I will be getting rid of the little
spinny gears and hitting it on the big ring – Power shall rule!
Wobbly Bob must have thought he was still on the club ride,
a whole second behind me. Nick the builder/decorator saw us at the start and
decided to dust his bike off and have a go. Talk about an impromptu decision-
work or ride the bike? Hope to see him out again when the work’s finished.
Every event has to have a lantern rouge, this went to Bill, we had to put the
stop watches away and get the calendar out. Not 100% sure he was trying as hard
as he could have been. If he had time to heckle the cheering crowds at the
finish, he had too much air left.
Thanks to Sammie for starting everyone, Steve Millard
pushing off, with Julie at the finish.
Rider of the day is shared this week. There were 2 really
good rides, Young Thomas & Adam both put in awesome performances, both in
their first race.
Only 2 events left this year The Vintage Tankard on the 6th
of October & the Boxing Day 10, on Boxing Day…
We have a nice team for the VT, everyone more than welcome -
better to have too many rather than lose due to a technical problem with a
mechanical or puncture.
This year Phoenix are the host club and the event will
take place on Sunday 6th October, starting at 10.30 AM, on the current 15 mile
TT course starting from the Pump house but including an additional loop around the
Goldcliff circuit. Very Flat J
The event HQ for the day
will be the Rose Inn, Redwick where there will be a get-together following the
Vintage Tankard. (Matt are you riding, and can we have the Tankard Back). More info
here http://rdfcc.org.uk/wp/ai1ec_event/vintage-tankard-%E2%80%93-uc612-hilly-lydbrook-15?instance_id=
If you’re eating
Not on the attachment
is a Vegetarian option which is Lladenny Bake,
Glamorgan Sausages, Cheese and Brocolli Pancakes, and Welsh Rarebit
These meals will come with all the vegetables listed on the attached menu
without the meat for the same price.
Further details of these vegetarian options can be obtained by ringing the
pub on 01633 880501
Glamorgan Sausages, Cheese and Brocolli Pancakes, and Welsh Rarebit
These meals will come with all the vegetables listed on the attached menu
without the meat for the same price.
Further details of these vegetarian options can be obtained by ringing the
pub on 01633 880501
Please could all meal orders be returned to Dave Kealaher (dave.kealaher@uwclub.net)
by midday on the 28th September and he will make up a spreadsheet
with names and choices to supply
to the pub.
to the pub.
Pub will open at around
11.50 with food served around 12.30 and they will
give us the one whole room if meal orders sufficient
This can be a great social event even if you are not riding as Marshalls
will also be required, so come along and support and also book a meal, as
this event has been running quite some years now with the Phoenix also in
it's 60th Year!!!
give us the one whole room if meal orders sufficient
This can be a great social event even if you are not riding as Marshalls
will also be required, so come along and support and also book a meal, as
this event has been running quite some years now with the Phoenix also in
it's 60th Year!!!
The AGM date is now the Booked for Thursday 17th
October at the Larrupers centre Ross for 8:00pm, so no ride that night.
Everyone should make the effort to turn up, this is your club, help steer it in
the direction you’d like in the future
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Will Bevan
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1:45
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2
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Adam Matchette
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2:08
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3
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Thomas Goulding
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2:09
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Come Try It
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4
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Jeff Goulding
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2:11
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Come Try It
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5
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Graham Carter
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2:14
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6
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Mark Lavington
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2:19
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7
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Tim Newland
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2:23
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8
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Sarah Cosker
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2:25
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9
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Gary Downs
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2:31
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10
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Mark Herriot
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2:39
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11
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Paul Stephens
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2:40
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12
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Bob Hill
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2:41
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13
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Nick Le ray
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3:02
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Come Try It
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14
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Bill Reay
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3:33
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