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?
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/
It’s been a long hard winter and the 2009 time trail season is fast approaching. Our time keeper, Fiona has been to DG1 doing winter fitness training so please comment on her drastic weight loss. It makes life so much easier for me.
PS. Fiona is 40 this year ( 26th March) so no old fart jokes.
John Moir looks good for another impressive year. He was seen on an Island doing secret training. Turns out this was a traffic island in Annan he hit when out on an icy day. Amazing how rumours spread.
Alf Geddess has threatened to have a go at all the 10 mile TT. But he may be at cycle jumble sale and unable to attend Wednesdays.
Les Kerr's plans for this season:
1st time trial he will ride his Cannondale
2nd time trial he will ride his Trek
3rd time trial he will ride his Bianchi
4th time trial he will ride his Wilier
5th time trial he will ride his Felt
6th time trial he will ride his Specialized
7th time trial he will ride his Pinnacle
8th time trial he will ride his Giant
9th time trial he will ride his Colnago
10th time trial he will ride his new bike – because he was 50 this year so needs a new bike.
Dave Moss plans for this season:
1st time trial he will ride his Aldi bike (bought for £50)
2nd time trial he will ride his Aldi bike (bought for £50) but minus a tri-bar cause it fell off!
3rd time trail he will not bother.
PS. Fiona is 40 this year ( 26th March) so no old fart jokes.
John Moir looks good for another impressive year. He was seen on an Island doing secret training. Turns out this was a traffic island in Annan he hit when out on an icy day. Amazing how rumours spread.
Alf Geddess has threatened to have a go at all the 10 mile TT. But he may be at cycle jumble sale and unable to attend Wednesdays.
Les Kerr's plans for this season:1st time trial he will ride his Cannondale
2nd time trial he will ride his Trek
3rd time trial he will ride his Bianchi
4th time trial he will ride his Wilier
5th time trial he will ride his Felt
6th time trial he will ride his Specialized
7th time trial he will ride his Pinnacle
8th time trial he will ride his Giant
9th time trial he will ride his Colnago
10th time trial he will ride his new bike – because he was 50 this year so needs a new bike.
Dave Moss plans for this season:1st time trial he will ride his Aldi bike (bought for £50)
2nd time trial he will ride his Aldi bike (bought for £50) but minus a tri-bar cause it fell off!
3rd time trail he will not bother.
Jim McConnachie hopes he will not experience another speed wobble, I used to have these but that was in my youth and I’m clean now.
Neil Henderson has developed a new strategy – he will stay on his bike without falling off, this should show an improvement slightly in his times.
Rumour has it that Yvonne is time trialling this year so Davy needs to be at his best. Imagine listening to Yvonne all the way home after she’s beat you?
With the constant threat of global warming it’s guaranteed to be
Best bet for the handicap has to be all the folks that have had poor results in the last 3 years – that narrows it down to 90% of club members (including me).
With the constant threat of global warming it’s guaranteed to be
Best bet for the handicap has to be all the folks that have had poor results in the last 3 years – that narrows it down to 90% of club members (including me).
However Graham Kerr is exempt from this. He peaked in 5th September 2007 and has gone downhill since. At least when he goes downhill he can reach speeds of 17mph plus!
Others to watch (assuming they take part) are:
Mike Thompson, can he be the first for years to win two in a row?
Neil Pearson, must be reaching his peak (I hope).
John Patterson, (like me) he has youth is on his side.
One of the Pritchard (not sure which one)
The important thing is please take part in the club event. It is friendly competition but needs your support.
Others to watch (assuming they take part) are:
Mike Thompson, can he be the first for years to win two in a row?
Neil Pearson, must be reaching his peak (I hope).
John Patterson, (like me) he has youth is on his side.
One of the Pritchard (not sure which one)
The important thing is please take part in the club event. It is friendly competition but needs your support.
The handicap details are here http://www.dumfriescc.btik.com/calendar/all.ikml
Everyone's times have been worked out....all you need to do now is ride as fast as you can!
Everyone's times have been worked out....all you need to do now is ride as fast as you can!
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