3rd Race of our ten mile handicaps
It was back to time trial business after the TLI road race at Chaplecross. Dalbeattie, for the first time this year was the venue for the 3rd in a series of ten road races. The winner again was John Moir with a time of 23:29, but Ben Smith recorded a PB with a time of 24:27 closing the gap between the two of them. Mike Thompson continued his run of for and was third with a time of 24:32.
Other results were:
Adrian Garrett 29:02, Colin Little 27:18 PB, Alfie Geddes 30:12 PB, Alec Barclay 28:42, Billy Geddes 29:51, Graham Kerr 26:44, Colin McCann 26:20, Alan Crighton 25:48, Guy Graham 27:22, Nick Pritchard 26:21, Jim McConnachie 28:33, John Patterson 24:55, Wullie McCubbin 25:44, Neil Pearson 24:45 and Robert McCalley 27:53 PB.
PB denote personnel best at this distance
These 10 mile time trials are handicapped races which gives every member a chance to win points. J. Patterson has lost top spot to reigning handicap champion M. Thompson. The seven best from ten are taken into account, so there’s plenty of time for the table to alter. Also bear in mind that the handicap alters with every PB.
I’ve been missing in action due to a cold but I quote from my spies out in the field. “Guy Graham done really well in his triathlon at the weekend. He was 8th (though I later heard it was closer to 3rd) out of 200 plus. If only he had done 4 laps instead of 3” .Now I know what I’m doing wrong.
Our first 25 mile time trial of the season, on the 29th April took place at Beattock. This is the course for the Dumfries cycle festival “open” 25 mile time trial. So it was an excellent warm up.
John Moir was the only rider who broke the hour mark with a time of 59:02. Ben Smith second at 64:05 and John Patterson third at 64:21.
Other results were:
Davy Thompson 73:15, Nick Prichard 68:01, Colin Little 71:28, Alastair Johnson 73:18, Dave Barnes 66:29, Graeme Kerr 69:33, Colin McCann 67:34, Alex Ure 74:32, Neil Henderson 69:18, Guy Graham 69:28, Alan Crighton 67:15, Wullie Mc Cubbin 65:58, Mike Thompson 65:50 and Neil Pearson 64:26.
I spent most of the post race trying to convince Yvonne I didn’t go for chips. Sorry I took so long but I’ve ran out of excuses. Talking of which the prize for best excuse for not riding goes to Alf Gedes, who managed to lock both his helmet and car keys inside his car. It’s made even more amusing when he was asked if he was “riding or hiding” only 15 minutes earlier. We also got to the bottom of John’s Dad’s music tastes. Last week it was his brother’s not his Dad’s MP3 player. Dave listens to Glen Millar, George Formby, Nat King Cole and the likes.
Park Farm (for an 18 mile time trial) was the planned route for our first change from the ten mile time trials we have been doing up to now. However road works on the 22nd April on our planned route meant a last minute change of venue and a return to Brownhall for a 13 mile time trail.
It was nice to see Colin Little returning to the time trials after his long term off with work and illness.
I was unable to attend due to work commitments at an area close to the Linwood Studios where the sun was shining whilst the filming of “The Clash Of The Titans” is taking place.
My reports were that the 17 riders were not so lucky with the weather with a cold windy night, however our own Clash of the Titans continues as John Moir winning run continues with a time of 31:23. Ben Smith second at 32:53 and Mike Thompson third at 33:59.
Other results were: Colin Little 38:00, Davy Thompson 40:22, Ron Love 40:36, Donald McCalley 37:27, Davy Docherty 35:26, Alastair Johnson 38:54, Nick Prichard 36:35, Wullie McCubbin 36:05, Guy Graham 36:05, Alan Crighton 35:39, Neil Henderson 36:36, John Patterson 34:17 and Graham Kerr 39:08.
PS. John Patterson likes to ride time trials whilst listening to his MP3 player. His choice of music leaves a lot to be desired. Neither Fiona nor Yvonne could concentrate to the sound of “My baby takes the morning train he works from 9 till 5 a day” coming from his MP3. Apparently it was his dad’s MP3 player. Yeah – what young guy listens to his dad’s MP3 player?
It was nice to see Colin Little returning to the time trials after his long term off with work and illness.
I was unable to attend due to work commitments at an area close to the Linwood Studios where the sun was shining whilst the filming of “The Clash Of The Titans” is taking place.
My reports were that the 17 riders were not so lucky with the weather with a cold windy night, however our own Clash of the Titans continues as John Moir winning run continues with a time of 31:23. Ben Smith second at 32:53 and Mike Thompson third at 33:59.
Other results were: Colin Little 38:00, Davy Thompson 40:22, Ron Love 40:36, Donald McCalley 37:27, Davy Docherty 35:26, Alastair Johnson 38:54, Nick Prichard 36:35, Wullie McCubbin 36:05, Guy Graham 36:05, Alan Crighton 35:39, Neil Henderson 36:36, John Patterson 34:17 and Graham Kerr 39:08.
PS. John Patterson likes to ride time trials whilst listening to his MP3 player. His choice of music leaves a lot to be desired. Neither Fiona nor Yvonne could concentrate to the sound of “My baby takes the morning train he works from 9 till 5 a day” coming from his MP3. Apparently it was his dad’s MP3 player. Yeah – what young guy listens to his dad’s MP3 player?
Lockerbie 15th April was the venue for the 2nd ten mile time trial of our season. I picked the right night to forget my gear. The journey out was fine but coming back was a cold head wind that resulted in a drop in times from the previous weeks.
The turnout was again excellent with yet another good night with over 25 riders.
A few errors in the time keeping have been corrected. J Moir and Mike Thompson’s time were better than announced. It didn’t affect first place but Mike should have been second. I apologies for the errors.
We are working hard to try and eliminate errors so please bear with us (but please continue to point out errors, to ensure the accuracy of our handicap league).
John Patterson is leading the way from Mike Thompson. Both have the same points but as JP has scored a 10 I thought he deserved to remain at the top. He will need to keep improving as early season form indicates Mike Thompson will not give up the championship easily. John Moir’s performance has moved him into third place.
A noticeable addition to our league table is Ashley Kerr. I am assuming this will mean bragging rights belong to Ashley in the Kerr household?
The sheets show the result of race 2 and a table showing current league positions. Check website.
The turnout was again excellent with yet another good night with over 25 riders.
A few errors in the time keeping have been corrected. J Moir and Mike Thompson’s time were better than announced. It didn’t affect first place but Mike should have been second. I apologies for the errors.
We are working hard to try and eliminate errors so please bear with us (but please continue to point out errors, to ensure the accuracy of our handicap league).
John Patterson is leading the way from Mike Thompson. Both have the same points but as JP has scored a 10 I thought he deserved to remain at the top. He will need to keep improving as early season form indicates Mike Thompson will not give up the championship easily. John Moir’s performance has moved him into third place.
A noticeable addition to our league table is Ashley Kerr. I am assuming this will mean bragging rights belong to Ashley in the Kerr household?
The sheets show the result of race 2 and a table showing current league positions. Check website.
We were all back at Lockerbie on the 8th April where the Time Trial season got underway for real.
Again we had 25 riders and again we had as many PB’s (These are highlighted in blue on club website here )
Some of you will have noticed that the times from and including number 9 have 15 seconds added to the time. This is a correction due to a time keeping error.
John Moir was first for the second week running, Mike Thompson second swapping places from last week with Neil Pearson.
John Patterson is leading the way collecting the full 10 points for the handicap. Mike Thompson is looking to retain the championship collecting the 9 points whilst Davy Docherty is in third with 7 points.
Again we had 25 riders and again we had as many PB’s (These are highlighted in blue on club website here )
Some of you will have noticed that the times from and including number 9 have 15 seconds added to the time. This is a correction due to a time keeping error.
John Moir was first for the second week running, Mike Thompson second swapping places from last week with Neil Pearson.
John Patterson is leading the way collecting the full 10 points for the handicap. Mike Thompson is looking to retain the championship collecting the 9 points whilst Davy Docherty is in third with 7 points.
In glorious sunshine our cycling season finally kicked off at Lockerbie on the 1st April. This was only a 10 mile practice season prior to the first race on the 8th April.
The warm weather left little excuse for getting a poor time so thanks to Alfie my time was highlighted and resulted in a rather excessive amount of slagging.
P.S. At least I brought ALL my equipment and didn’t forget the helmet!
Back to business.
Many thanks to all the 25 riders who turned up, including those who didn’t finish. Also I can’t recall so many PB in one event.
John Moir PB was first with a time of 22:49. Does anyone know where he trains? Neil Pearson PB second at 23:49 with Mike Thompson third 25:08.
Other results were:
Alan Mair 30:10, Dave Thompson 28:32, Robert McCalley 28:57, Ron Love 29:37, Goggs Johnston 32:37, Donald McCalley 27:34, Colin McCann 26:41, Alastair Johnston 28:49, Nick Prichard PB 25:55, Adrian Garrett PB 28:23, Alan Crieghton 26 :11, Alec Barclay 27:52, Alex Ure 29:08, Jim McConnachie 26:40, John Patterson PB 25:34, Neil Henderson 26:36, Davy Docherty 26:53, Wullie McCubbin 26:11, Matt Wallace 25:45, Mike Rennie 31:58, Sam Ewart 29:27.
PB denote personnel best at this distance
This result does not effect the handicap league, however it does effect the handicap system. The revised figures are included on the Club Website here
Back to business.
Many thanks to all the 25 riders who turned up, including those who didn’t finish. Also I can’t recall so many PB in one event.
John Moir PB was first with a time of 22:49. Does anyone know where he trains? Neil Pearson PB second at 23:49 with Mike Thompson third 25:08.
Other results were:
Alan Mair 30:10, Dave Thompson 28:32, Robert McCalley 28:57, Ron Love 29:37, Goggs Johnston 32:37, Donald McCalley 27:34, Colin McCann 26:41, Alastair Johnston 28:49, Nick Prichard PB 25:55, Adrian Garrett PB 28:23, Alan Crieghton 26 :11, Alec Barclay 27:52, Alex Ure 29:08, Jim McConnachie 26:40, John Patterson PB 25:34, Neil Henderson 26:36, Davy Docherty 26:53, Wullie McCubbin 26:11, Matt Wallace 25:45, Mike Rennie 31:58, Sam Ewart 29:27.
PB denote personnel best at this distance
This result does not effect the handicap league, however it does effect the handicap system. The revised figures are included on the Club Website here
It would appear I was wrong with Yvonne. My sources have been un reliant. Davy has put his foot down and insisted Yvonne must continue with her role in the support vehicle - good for you Dave!
However, there are a few new bikes to look out for:
Graeme Kerr has Specialized (PS. My police informant tells me Graeme has been regularly visiting the local vegy store and is on a strict diet) and John Patterson has a "only one of it's kind in Scotland" bikes. Well chaps you've no excuses for not improving your times this year!
New club rule: New equipment may result in a penalty time unless you want to make a contribution to http://www.greedyunnecessaryaccessoriesformynewwilier.com/
However, there are a few new bikes to look out for:
Graeme Kerr has Specialized (PS. My police informant tells me Graeme has been regularly visiting the local vegy store and is on a strict diet) and John Patterson has a "only one of it's kind in Scotland" bikes. Well chaps you've no excuses for not improving your times this year!
New club rule: New equipment may result in a penalty time unless you want to make a contribution to http://www.greedyunnecessaryaccessoriesformynewwilier.com/
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