The carnage that is the Holly Run, un-edited

 Message from Dave, our organism, sorry, mean organiser

Dear All,

Bill's extra large glass

Well done to all those that have come back and confirmed their involvement in the fun & frolics of the Holly Run this year, we have enough signed up already for us to use the function room at The Prince of Wales and to have a 3 course Xmas lunch normally costing £20 at a special club rate for us of £16.

3 heads better than one

Next step is for you to chose from the attached menu what you would like to eat and send payment.

A Reay of  light

If you didn’t respond previously you can still come along and the following tells everyone what to do next if you are doing the ride followed by Xmas lunch.

Julie invents the beer scope for faster flow rates

If you plan to do the ride only then you can just turn up for departure from Prince of Wales car park on Saturday 22nd Dec at 11.30am.

Half a pint and he's anybodies

As previously mentioned it will be a relaxed 25 to 30 mile ride with a couple of pit stops en-route so bring some beer money, returning to the POW at around 3.30pm for lunch.

Mary roles a a good one while Mike does the flower arranging course

It was good stuff, can we all have some?

The Prince of Wales is allowing us to use their car park for anyone driving over and if not driving and want to bring along a change of clothes they can be left in the pub if needed during the ride.







Safe bike storage is not a problem once we get back to the POW.

For Holly Run & Lunch:

The Suffs wonder who's next to fall off a chair

• Complete the attached menu form (not attached to this flyer) and send back to me by Sunday 2nd December, if you are filling in the form for several people put each persons name next to each food choice, if it just you then just put your name at the top with an “X” next to your choice.
• Write a cheque for £16 payable to “Ross Cycling Club” and either bring it over to me this or next Thursday evening club night from 9pm at The Prince of Wales.
• Want to come but couldn’t get your arse in to gear to do the above in time? If you talk to the Prince of Wales landlady nicely she will accept a booking direct with her up to 16th Dec, you will need to let her know your menu choices and pay her £16 cash at the time of booking.

well on the way me thinks

Usain  Bolt, look out, Chris races in record time to get the evening snack down his neck

Starter

    Carrot & Coriander soup

    Chicken liver pate

    Smoked Salmon & Prawns

    Nut & Cranberry terrine

   

    Main

    Roast Turkey Xmas lunch

    Roast Beef & Yorkshire pudding

    Fillet of Salmon in white wine cream sauce

    Chestnut, mushroom & pepper risotto

   

    Desserts

    Xmas pudding & brandy cream

    Raspberry & white chocolate shortbreads

    Apple & sultana struddle with custard

    Vanilla ice cream

    Cheese board - selection of 3 cheeses

The wonky hat competition

Looking messy

Officially drunk under the table

Surrendered

  

Vintage Tankard 2012

Another VT has come and gone. In what looked closer than it really was once I’d done the maths, Ross once again stepped on the Top step of the podium. That should not detract from anyone’s efforts as the day in my humble opinion was quite hard with a cool breeze that I never really got a handle on about where it was coming from. 

The last Climb up to the finish had several riders (including myself) doing track stands. Can’t understand it as that climb suits my strengths! 

The old chestnut about the most suitable bike came up afterwards. Well initially I thought the TT bike was the right choice. Once finished, I thought the road bike was the right beast. Having checked my data from previous efforts the road bike felt better but the TT bike was 20 seconds faster. Next time its bolt on TT bars on the road bike!!!

Turbo Will was quickest on the day on the bike, but I was quickest getting the end of season beer.

Congratulations all who took part, you all made the event, which was a very friendly event indeed.

Time for a smile to the camera

Some of the Team

Paul & Paul

Man with big thirst enjoys the fruits of his labours

Beer O clock for Richie

We have a few pics, hopefully more will turn up. The battery on my camera started to fail so apologies if you’re not here, but a second batch should hopefully appear at some point.

Paul

The Hill Climb Results

Sarah's first attempt at a hill climb

Hill climbs come, Hill climbs go, but this was as close to club/course records as has been for many years. Conditions were cool but not cold with a slightly cross  tailwind towards the finish. Talking records, we had 15 riders go for the challenge, the most for quite a few years.

With several changes of bike “Turbo Will” gave it some beans coming out with a cracking time of 1:36 (sorry no hundredths) just clear of Young “Humming Bird legs Fallon”. Now if ever there was a smile Matt  had it all the way home afterwards. 

Once again Nick showed how strong he is on hills tying with Markus. The sight of him finishing, trying to chase little Tom down for the line will stick with me for ever. When shouting to Tom to sprint up the hill, he started to pull away from Mark in the last 100 metres. Sorry Mark, couldn’t resist it……

Fallon uses the zig zag method after the wheelie start

"The Destroyer" now with a hen house of training partners monstered a ride 9 seconds faster than last year. Where did that come from? I suspect he’s been training his lad up for the race only for him to go to the bike show. 

Hereford Dave undertakes a car holding him up

Talking of improvements, Adam found 18 seconds over last years effort. I suspect he’s been training just for the hill climb!

We may have a champion In “The Missile”, but he has the same problem as me, sprinters don’t go up hill. He did however bring his own supporters to cheer on the hill. I was expecting Max to fly up the hill, but looking back through the history, this was his first  attempt at the course. Next year could see a different story. 

Jeniffer faster than the shutter speed

James having already escorted Tom up found 4 seconds over last year’s ride to tie with yours truly. First lady home this year was Sarah in her first go at a hill climb. She at first didn’t think she’d done that well, but on the way home the penny dropped that she was only a hand full of seconds  behind me, making  her effort all the more special.  

 Paul F rode up the hill on his winter hack, starting with a monster wheelie as he put the power down, even surprising himself. Jen was a little disappointed with last year’s ride so came with a bit more gusto this year knocking 19 seconds off last years’ time. I’m sure there’s more to come. 

The Missile  on what looks like a children's bike, note mudguards and lights

Next up was little Tom. We have a real star in the making, what with his exploits in mountain bike races, I think I’m right in thinking he’s down the velodrome and showing Mr. Raddenbury how to sprint up hill, sorry, didn’t mean to mention that again. Last man home David wanted value for money. Hope he enjoyed the company and the course.

Thanks this week to Julie at the start and Bill at the finish. Also thanks to Paul Fallon & Clive "The Animal" Newey for pushing off. 

Rider of the Day was a tough decision for many different reasons, but after much thought it would be wrong not to give it to Will. That course record is now so close!

Vintage Tankard is next week. The team is looking good. If you want food please contact Martin Green, info on the previous e-mail tonight.

 

Hill Climb Sunday

Don't forget its the Hill climbs Sunday, guaranteed good weather and a 25-35 mile ride afterwards(at Julie's pace).

This will bring the hill whippets out 

Meet at the bottom of Alt Baugh, Hoarwithy at 10:00

pics that never got into a blog (or got categorized) this year, see if you in there!  

There's also a champion in here, see if you can spot him

An old fashioned club run where you take your own drinks to a cafe

The best time for maintenance is 5 minutes before the start

Monkey see Monkey do

Graham wondered why with all the effort he was putting in failed to get anywhere

Grown man puts his mascot on

Harwood caught racing children in a drunken moment, deny it if you can

Tour of Britain winner (yes really!)

Couldn't resist this one of Tom relaxing after a grueling 10 miler. Your mates will thank you!

Will knew he had a problem but could not quite work out what it was!