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| Not meant to smile when racing |
For the second Walford of the
season, we had a cooler night than previous, with a 50/50 split about whether
this week or the race previous was harder due to more wind (don’t blame me!!!).
Just looking at those that thought it was harder you could see they’d tried. Me
personally, although the wind was a little more prevalent, the air was not as
dense to cut through.
Earl’s first trip out having spent
winter on a mountain bike took the top step this week, which gave him the right
to have that big smile the rest of the evening. Luke again on a road bike
impressed with a 23 minute effort. Big Bob in his first outing for a while took
3rd , all that time spent on Colin’s wheel paying dividends. Adam
was next up, his speed may be a little blunted due to the distances he’s currently
riding, but willing to bet he has a 23 in his legs at some point this year.
Another who’s been training on a mountain bike was Jamie, willing to bet he surprised
himself with a 25.
Now for the psychology part of the
blog, Is Steve Williams slowing down or am I catching him? He’s going to have a
crick in his neck, check to see if I’m there – cos I’z a coming….
Radders has upped his game taking
25 seconds off the previous, and turning the results around with Wobbly Bob.
Maybe the waving to his family on the course slowed him down, allowing Ant
Pollard to pip him by a whole 2 seconds.
Our man the “The Power” still with aches and pains once
again put in a sterling performance, he’s like a new rider this year, hopefully
managing to keep it up all season. The Spinner improved from 2 weeks earlier,
but looked far more broken.
Gary had a very good ride, moving close to James and the 27
minute window. It was also good to see Adam out, I’m guessing very pleased with
his time, just beating youngest rider James by 1 second who in turn found 34
seconds.
Richard, Richard, Richard, I’m going to give you the benefit
of the doubt. I’m willing to bet he was still tired from the Forest classic he
rode the weekend before. A little speed work now will see gigantic leaps
forward in the very near future.
Tony The Tiger & playmate Jon Airey (they had a good
battle royale last year ) were very close this week with Jon upping his game
and Tony slowing a little to wait for him. Best not slow down any more Tony.
Rachel was first Lady home this week, shaving 10 seconds off
last times effort, with a more controlled start this week. Only another 4 weeks
till the sub 30 at this rate!
Last week’s egg & chips(read last blog) must have been
sat at an odd angle in Paul C’s stomach as he gained 16 second. Should treat
your body like a temple and have the chicken salad just like I do.
Julie Timekeeper type Stephens did her first club10 since
1987, she pretended she didn’t enjoy it , but I can assure you all she was
buzzing after!
Unfortunately, someone has to come last on the time sheet,
this week it was Angie. Where’s Gerald when you need him! Angie’s face told the
story of pain and effort; her whole body language suggested how she’d not
enjoyed it. As I said in the beginning, the 3rd week is the hardest –
it all gets easier from there.
Thanks this week go to Will & Sammie for picking the
signs up and timing, currently needing 2 timekeepers on a Walford. Taff for launch
control and Dave Hall & Cookie at the turn. Should just mention the Destroyer
watching at the start, plotting his return, second in command as launch
controller.
Next week/this week depending how you look at it we have an
Old Gore and the Cross Ash Hilly Sunday. Please check Forum regards last minute
changes for this events.
RDFCC event Tuesday is a Lydbrook 10
This week’s rider of the night is Adam Spector. With all the
problems Life’s thrown at him recently, it’s just good to see him back, getting
stronger I hope.
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Earl Smith
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23:33
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RDFCC
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2
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Luke Churchus
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23:54
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Gannet C.C.
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3
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Bob Parry
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25:11
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RDFCC
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4
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Adam Taylor
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25:25
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RDFCC
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5
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Jamie Streather
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25:39
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VC St. Raphael
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6
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Steve Williams
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25:43
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RDFCC
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7
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Paul Stephens
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26:03
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8
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Mark Raddenbury
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26:43
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Shutt VR
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9
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Antony Pollard
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27:07
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RDFCC
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10
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Robin Hill
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27:09
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11
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Tom Knight
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27:41
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12
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James Wilson
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27:56
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13
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Gary Downs
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28:09
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14
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Adam Spector
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28:28
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15
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James Hall
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28:29
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Newport Olympic
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16
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Richard Harrington
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28:51
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17
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Tony Price
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29:34
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18
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Jon Airey
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29:43
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19
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Rachel Morgan
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30:30
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20
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Paul Cooper
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31:33
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21
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Julie Stephens
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32:46
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22
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Angela Downs
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33:01
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