2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 26, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Good luck Colin, Ian and Alan and maybe a last minute Richie Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I didn't inquire about a start in the end, Paul - my legs were wrecked this morning. I'll echo your message of good luck, though - smash it up, gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Cheers guys, Legs and mind are shattered at the moment and i was touch and go whether I was going to turn up but did. The start felt not to fast and to be honest the race as a hole wasn't eye balls out at any stage, apart from the build up for the sprint which was a bit hairy with rider's all over both sides of the road, managed to get through some of the craziness and get 6th. Alot better than expected after recent form. Well done to jan and Colin also... iain couttie, PaulL, James and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 26, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Great stuff Alan, that is definetly a course for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted August 26, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Congrats to Alan with his 6th, the weekend party training plan obviously works As for me...well, things started off badly - soon as the neutralised section was over the pace picked up then slowed and had to ride into the verge to avoid someone who locked up. Chain came off but got it back on pretty fast and made it to the back of the group by the top of the climb - hardest bit of the race! After that felt pretty comfortable and just sat on feeling alright but after getting onto the A77 for the second time i was a bit concerned with my position. When it opened up a bit going past Whitelees i made a stupid move from back to front and ended up leading things with a lone rider out in front, we caught him and i started to get swamped a bit but that was ok as i obviously wasnt wanting to lead it out - got about 4th or 5th wheel and feeling good, however started getting swamped again and was now blocked in and couldnt do much, just tried to be patient and hoped it would open up. Going into the last bit just before the house it was getting chaotic (the guy sitting about 3rd at this point just sat up and stopping riding!) then under the bridge someone accidentally unclipped - there was quite a bump as he veered to the side but fortunately the two involved didnt panic and stayed upright, however had to brake hard and lost all momentum which for this finish is so important. Colin was caught behind this too.So to sum up 99% of the race was uneventful, got over the hills with the bunch and was looking forward to the sprint because of how fresh i was feeling. However i never ended up sprinting (i think i was 22nd) so it turned into a frustrating night. Frankly i wish i'd gone for a daft attack off the front and got caught and finished last than how it panned out in the end. ginty001, PaulL, chung and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Fantastic! Well done big yin. Great result. Well done Iain and Colin too. At least no gravel rash to be concerned with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 27, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Well done guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Felt comfortable for most of this one and was feeling fresh going into the last 5 k. Made up a fair bit of ground but someone pulled on a handful of brake and had to slow to avoid collision so dropped back about 5 reasonably happy with bunch finish Richard, PaulL and James 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 27, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Well done lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 A couple of photos from last night Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The finish Alan Michael and Colin McPhee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 27, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Good results chaps. Looks like you guys need hillier courses (sez me) to break up the field and reduce the mass sprints. Please keep the reports coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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