2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Would anyone be interested in travelling down to Northumberland for the TLI Age related British Champs next Sunday ? Its about a 2.5 to 3 hour drive. Location is Stamfordham, starts at 11am. I’ve only done this once and there were individual results and prizes for about 8 different age groups. Saw about 70 riders on the start sheet on the TLI web site, probably be more on the day and it will likely be split into 2 or 3 races. “Hilly 22 mile circuit with finishing loop†to be covered once or twice dependent on age group is the description, I don’t know this circuit – do you know it Darryl ? Anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 5, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 7, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have a late entry just hope the weather holds up. Should be a good warm up for Bute. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 11, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 The circuit was used in the BC National champs last year and includes the Ryals hill which helped break up the pack and my legs. Paul and I rode two laps with about 40 other riders in our age cat. After a frantic first ten miles we started the Ryals in the leading bunch of 20 and I was spat out the back and only managed to rejoin by following paul's wheel on the brow. Thanks. Where were the spectators? What I didn't know is that the Ryals is actually two ramps of 10-15% 200m apart so the gloaters were at the top of the second part which really hurt but jwcc were still in contention. On the second lap some guys pinged off the front (should i go?) and suddenly there was a good break of six or so riders working hard. My chase group of six was disorganised but I reckoned I might be on for a top ten but then I took a wrong turn and it was game over. Solo tt to finish. Tea and cakes all round and DS McDonald drove the team car home. This was a very interesting and hard race on excellent quiet roads. We had echelons in strong winds, evil climbs and interesting tactics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted September 11, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 well done, good effort duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 11, 2011 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Chapeau to Alan ! As he mentioned the bunch split in two first time over the scary climb with us two being the last 2 to catch the train. My recovery did not match Alan and a few miles later on the exposed top of the moor some inconsiderate "racer" put the hammer down in strong winds just when I had a bad patch and I was pumped from the lead group. But not Alan. I teamed up and finished with a group of 6 behind the splintered lead group. Good to experience the Ryal climb which although short is pretty goddam hard. Real good ride by Alan on a very hilly course. Rothesay is flat in comparison, also just to encourage as many as possible to go to the road races on Sunday, there is a 22 mile beginners, 44 mile handicapped APR and a 66 mile elite race. For those keen on trying out road racing next year now is the time to get on the boat (literally), push the boat out and give it a go in the beginner race or APR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well done lads Is this race in the same place every year? And whats the over 50 age group like as i might try this next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted September 12, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Good effort guys. I would not like to have been road racing in that wind yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted September 12, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well done lads great effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted September 12, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well done guys. Told you it was hard Paul. Maybe we should get fit for next year Billy and do the over 50s. Alan - for next year you might be interested in LVRC events, especially their "Angel of the North" stage race, held on the Stamfordham course. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 12, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks darryl, too little time and too many events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted September 12, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yeah but you could win this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Well done to you both! I was out in the NW on Sunday (Trough of Bowland) and it was distinctly breezy - wouldn't have fancied racing in it at all. Good luck for Rothesay! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.