8th May and another Old Gore 10

Well that was another windy one; tailwind not very evident on the way out but the headwind home was brutal. Not the best of turnouts this week, I think it was the thought of Cookie turning up put a few off. 

Clive prefers the upright position for corners

 Thanks once again toWilliam for timing, he’s back next week on the road (maybe), Bill and Mike Dunsby for the turn and Steve M pushing us off. 

Once again a foreigner took the top step of the podium. Them big ol legs of Dave Pearce punched a suitable hole through the air to turn the 15 second advantage I had on him at the turn around, and take a little back as well. Congrats Dave on our fourth place in the Tewksbury Tri-Athlon event today (Sunday).

147 miles in and still looking strong

 Max once again is stuck in no man’s land with a large gap to the next rider. First time out this year Tim N was pleased with his ride, perhaps thinking he may have gone a little faster. 

Knee down stuff

Thomas "the Power" Knight only just snuck under the 30, saying it was his quickest ride to the turn. In fairness following him he was moving pretty quick in places. 

Rich H. looked suitably broken at the end, with Jon Airey saving himself for the weekend.

Rider of the night this week was Tim Newland. A step up from last year.

Some of the  action this weekend saw me & Clive Chappe ride the Ludlow 10 on Saturday. To say I was frightened by the wind was an understatement. I was blown everywhere, finishing in 24:10. Clive managed a 26:52 which he was more than happy with.

Sunday 3 of us rode the Usk 25. Deep section front wheel was removed. I came home in 1:01:44 in 25th place, Clive managed a 1:08:58 in 44^th place and Jon Airey looking very pleased a 1:11:58 in 48^th spot, first 25 miler in more years than he cared to think about.

Mean no expression look

Re-hydration and a chance to catch up with his latest novel before nursing Paul M home

On the road, Paul Middleton and friends decided today was a rain or shine ride, managing 135 odd miles and several pie stops. Paul M managed to save some energy apparently tucking into the other Paul’s slipstream.

Club ride front appears to have gone to Chepstow, with at least 3 out, but there may have been more.

Next Sunday is the Cross Ash 25, a nice friendly little circuit. Weathers looking good. At present we have no timekeeper. Please let me know before Saturday tea time if you are riding, so I can put a plan into place. If no one’s riding I won’t worry if you don’t go ahead. Did I mention a lovely trophy for the winner?