Colin H Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Not too good today guys I'm affraid Franks efforts to drag us round to a respectable time were a bit scuppered thanks to the application of a couple of senic detours off course and being asked each time he came through to ease off a bit Still I'am typing this while trying to console myself that it was the first event of a long season which can only get better (if not there might be a Specialized Transition going for a song in Wheels and Deals ) A couple of lessons were definetly learned today though so not all bad: 1. Time spent warming up is essential - the fast guys do this for a reason you know 2. Single speed training obviously works over the winter - Frank was flying 3. Just because a marshall is standing at a junction does not mean you should go that way 4. Bike set up is important ( I rekon if Frank had had this sorted I would have been blown to bits ) 5. Make sure your roof rack bike carrier is done up properly before setting off (now have dent in roof the size of a 105 pedal Ramsay and friend were doing this race also Hope you had a better time of it Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted February 24, 2008 Members Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Colin the onus is always on the rider to know the route but any marshall worth his salt will point and shout instructions. Fixed wheel riding in winter helps riders learn to pedal and gives a good all round workout , its been around since black alpaca jackets and is just as relevant as it was then Its far too early to make judgements , wait till the season gets going in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted February 24, 2008 Members Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Result :- Auther Doyle - Paul Rennie Dooley's Cycles S/S 30.52 Chris Smart - Ian Sim Glasgow Couriers S/S 32.01 Michael Nicolson - Keith Smith Glasgow Wheelers S/S 32.35 Jonny May - Ken Russell Edinburgh RC V/S 32.48 Barry Ducan - Lee Whitelaw Edinburgh RC V/V 32.55 Steve Flindall - James (Mez) Millar Fullarton Wheelers/Shetland Wheelers V/S 33.25 Hugh Jaimison - Tam Gordon Dooley's Cycles V/V 33.28 Silas Goldsworthy - Tom Dyasonl Velo Eccose / ERC S/S 33.51 Gordon Graham - Brian Loye Fullarton Wheelers V/S 34.00 Ken Armstrong - Craig Gilmour Ayr Roads S/? 34.02 David McLellan - Hyland Hamilton Fullarton Wheelers S/S 34.04 Jack Walker - Gordon d1ck Lomond Roads V/S 34.15 Bobby Taylor - Sean Gray Dooley's Cycles V/V 34.22 Steve Blom - Alan Holmes Glasgow Couriers S/S 34.35 Bill Aiton - Derek Walker East Kilbride RC V/S 34.36 Barry Cranstoun - Graeme Small East Kilbride RC S/V 34.59 Brian Nicol - Neil Campbell Fullarton Wheelers V/S 35.02 Jamie Donohoe - Eddie Addis Glasgow Couriers / Stirling BC S/S 35.10 Jamie Drever - Julian Duncan Glasgow Wheelers S/S 35.11 Bob Wilson - Ewan Pope CRT Inverclyde / Glasgow Couriers V/S 35.13 Richard McPherson - George Buchan Glasgow United S/S 35.26 John McOry - M. Joy Glasgow United S/S 35.50 Scott McCrossan - Alex Hay Glasgow Couriers Y/V 36.03 Kristoffer Aksnes - Graeme Neagle Glasgow Wheelers S/S 36.08 Steven Robertson - Mark Richards East Kilbride RC S/S 36.15 John Gemmell - Alan Mooney Ayr Roads V/V 37.14 Neil Walker - Dwyne Richmond Walkers CT S/S 37.32 Paul Gareze - Alan Ross Lomond Roads S/V 37.33 David Lang - Mark Symington Glasgow Wheelers V/S 37.40 Colin Russell - Claire Thomas Edinburgh RC V/SW 37.43 Mari Todd - Eleanor Reid Square wheels SW/SW 37.44 James Hendry- ANO Glenmarnock V/? 37.44 Frank Kennedy - Colin Howard Johnstone Wheelers V/S 38.47 Alan Cardwell - Alan Kerr Pedal Power RT V/V 39.25 Jason Roberts - Mark Griston Glasgow Nightingale S/S 39.50 Trevor Wilson - Tremayne Hodge Walkers CT S/S 39.52 Valerie Martin - Alex McAllister Ayr Roads W/V 39.53 Drew Thomson - Paul Gillon Walkers CT S/S 40.12 Ramsey Muirhead - David Kerr Unattached S/S 40.37 Martin Kuhn - Stuart McLean Walkers CT V/V 40.50 Colin Davidson - Stuart Hawthorn Unattached S/S 41.11 Scott Russell - Steve Lochart Walkers CT V/S 42.28 John Walker - Fiona Walker Walkers CT V/SW 42.41 Anna Walker - Glyn Philips Walkers CT WS/V 43.29 Pete Forsythe - Tommy Gribbon Walkers CT V/V 43.50 Kevin Thornhill - Paul Smith Fullarton Wheelers V/S 45.28 Mandy Cullie - Alan Cullie St Christophers CC W/V 48.15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Ahem........an exceptionally mediocre effort there time-wise but plenty of positives to take from the event. Couple of minutes lost through satnav malfunction, coupled with Colin's refusal to use his deep-rimmed carbon wheels in the rain or wear a funny helmet means we're definately-maybe potential future winners of the event. Then again, probably not. Seriously, it was a great experience and good to see such a large turnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 25, 2008 Life Members Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Good effort Colin & Frank...like Kenny said still early days yet...I'm sure you guys will be up there competing if you iron out the small details. The thing with short cuts is it's surpose to save you time, not increase it. You obviously are not doing it right... Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hey Chungster! We obviously would have benefitted from your expertise in route-finding, right enough! Actually it was really good event to participate in and Colin was a great partner to have. I'll never forget his opening advice that we should: "take it easy early on until we see how we feel". " Okay. You best lead-off then", says I. He then proceeded to hammer into a headwind at 25mph! Brilliant stuff. And don't believe anything he says about his performance. I had all the kit whereas he went with a stripped down version of his tt bike and no aero helmet! And that does make a difference. Roll on the next one. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gray Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great effort guys and very well done. freezing cold wet morning with a horrible wind!! Well done! Cheers Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Cheers Sean You're looking ominously good for the season ahead I see !! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gray Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 After the last 2 years i couldnt get much worse Frank all i need is another 5 kgs, then i will be happy (or dead ) Cheers Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted February 26, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Didn't get lost and did warm up, but still finished way down. Not that I'm making excuses, but my mate Dave had not been on a bike for four weeks due to other commitments and a cold for the last two weeks!?? The real moment of truth will be when there is no-one to hide behind! Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted February 26, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 good effort Ramsay, glad to see you are now registered, welcome duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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