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  3. ?eol for irvine

    in Cyclo-Cross / MTB

    Posted

    good show from the jets

    isla mccutcheon podium in the U8 with a typical strong performance, wee rowan johnston did the jersey proud on his 16" (20) tyres

    Jamie Thomson and Colin Arthur were in a huge U12 and U10 field and went well

    Hamish MacLaren tried his best to keep Jamie Johnstone in sight and finished in a podium position

    Hamish McLean enjoyed his race on the big course in the U14/ U16, quite a step up

    All in all, a good effort from all

    duncan

     

    I drove the car, and ate the bacon roll!

  7. Winter bike for sale

    in Wheels'n'Deals - For Sale & Wanted

    Posted

    A point of order.

    surely, n= current number of bikes.

    n+2 is a theoretical value. As soon as n+1 is attained, n+1=n.

    z= the number of bikes it is possible to own without significant spousal grumbling

    y= number of bikes (bike) thought required by said spouse.

    note z>y

    your status may be z+2.

    Disclaimer: This does not constitute legally binding advice nor a mathematically sound formula

     

    Marginal Gains A wee bit of help.

  13. Track September 4

    in Track Racing/Riding

    Posted

    hmm, as paul said, the track is not the place to find your fitness. Turns out he's right.

    Having said that the third race, scratch I think, I was starting to feel good (not awful) and sitting on a wheel when there was an odd noise somwhere.

    At this point, I should have gone up track to avoid what was obviously a crash about to occur. Oddly, it didn't occur to me until the next day, track novice A wee bit of help.

    So, once the three in front of me, including colin were scattered to the winds, I saw a gap, great, but as you already guessed, gravity caused the rider to slide down, fill the gap and I went over him. The velodrome roof looked great between my knees as I performed a beautiful parabola and landed on my head. I know this because the remains of the cote d'azure were left on the top of my helmet. The inner helmet is cracked all the way through to the shell.

    Bottom line: glad I was wearing a helmet. Enjoyed the night though.

    The Joansin' performed well in all races. Ohyadancer!

    Duncan

  15. no country for old men

    in Road Race

    Posted

    Scottish youth crit champs, Ingilston, Edinbugh

    good turnout from jets from A to E.

    windy day with exposed courses both with decent straights and tight turns. Plenty of supporters, with good view of courses.

    Isla McCutcheon had good race on new bling white Islabike, 3rd in girls U8. Jamie Thomson 2nd in boys U8 but nowhere near Paddy Barnes from Glasgow Riderz, next time? Keir Gaffney had a good outing in the U10 and Fraser Thomson kept going in the U12, a fast race. In the U12, Hamish MacLaren had a great race, always within a few wheels of the front and finished 3rd not far off a very good Alfie George from Discovery.

    Cannot comment on the U14 and 16 but saw the Mulholland lads, fresh from overseas stage racing. Hope I didn't miss anyone out

    With option of vets circuit race, I went for lunch :icon_yes

    duncan

  19. Track league 26 June

    in Track Racing/Riding

    Posted

    Ha. Ian I agree about the 10lap scratch. I was coughing for about 10minutes after that. Thought I was finished. Anyway success for me was two consecutive races not being dropped! Even managed a sprint (sort of) and a few laps off the front waiting for Alan who didn't realise it was me. I was all for taking a lap. Yeah right.

    Summary: not fit enough but great fun. Martin made disparaging remarks about my lack of souplesse, more like a sack of tatties.

    Try again when it restarts :-)

    Duncan.

  23. Ayr Triathlon

    in Triathlon/Duathlon

    Posted

    Rumours correct but how did you know?

     

    Yes I was at the Ayr Triathlon which is held in Doonfoot, a quiet outpost of Ayr which reminds me of south Cornwall.

     

    Lots of bungalows, tidy gardens and beaches.

     

    A bridge over the river provided a super grandstand for spectators to watch the swim up and down the river followed by a bike out to Dunure and back.

    Alan

    Amazed that you could perform so well. Just imagine how you would have done if you had been concentrating on the cycle rather than doing your roving report for "Homes and Garden"

    Duncan

  25. Starting triathlon

    in Triathlon/Duathlon

    Posted

    to be fair, Alan hasn't a clue. He finishes triathlons so quick that he barely gets time to feel out of breath.

    At the other end of the field, triathlons are generally friendly affairs.

    almost everyone worries about the swim, no need, it is a small part of the race, even if you breast stroke and some do, you won't lose much time. Bike is well a bike, assume most here know how to do that, running is easy for some, er, well, some...

    duncan

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