Tuesday 10 May 2011

Temple - Saintfield League Race #5 (10th May 2011)

A big turnout at Temple garage for the fifth league race of the season. The conditions were not bad and it stayed dry with a mild headwind.

The previous course record of 26.39 set by Paul Carroll last year fell to Stephen McWilliams.

Fashion risk of the night must go to Eamon Hill for daring to wear white calf warmer "things". It was remarked upon how the white set his leg tan off nicely.

There was no surprise to see Edward Smith post a respectable time for a 60 year old grandad. In Edward's own words from Monday night's Belfast Telegraph: "I would say I'm quite to very fit"! Obviously Edward was misquoted and wanted to say "I am well fit" [read with a Catherine Tate voice]. There does seem extra room for improvement in the TT if the great coach could only control his libido.

Controversy flared after the TT over alleged drafting by Bill Rafferty. Riders are reminded that this year the draft zone is now 10 metres. Bill remained silent and would not comment without his lawyer present.

Many people seemed to leave quite quickly after they had finished. Was this due to a rush home to watch episode 1 of the Apprentice or has McHenry delivered one too many oratories?

Too many excellent performances to mention so that wraps that; you know who you are.

Notice: The QUB Lake swims start this Sunday.


1 Emma 32.5
2 Teresa 33.25
3 Heather 34.01
4 Maeve 34.1
5 Angela 34.14
6 Aisling 34.48
7 Caroline 35.14
8 Ann 35.37
9 Patricia 42.1

1 Stephen McW 26.12
2 Eamon 26.31
3 Paul C 26.38
4 Vaughan 27
5 Hooperman 27.08
6 Enda 27.21
7 Neville 27.47
8 Matt 27.58
9 Michael L 28.27
10 Clifford 28.51
11 Adam 29.1
12 Desi 29.2
13 David 29.4
14 Bill 29.44
15 Kieran 30.1
16 Niall 30.1
17 Johnny the Fox 30.17
18 Davy C 31.1
19 Jon 31.11
20 Glen 31.13
21 Shane 31.34
22 Johnny B 31.44
23 Karl 31.52
24 Greg 31.53
25 Gareth 31.58
26 Brian Lakemidge 32.17
27 Ed 32.49
28 Peter 33.12
29 Kevin 37.29
30 Patrick 39.59


Timekeepers: Tom and Garett

TT Training 2019

2019 Rules

You must have a TI licence (a training licence is sufficient), be a member of a triathlon club and have working front AND rear lights on your bike. Cycling helmets are also mandatory. For events marked (ATH) - this means it is an athletes TT, meaning that no TT equipment should be used, such as TT bikes, TT bars, aero helmets etc. You can of course turn up with TT equipment, however, you should be prepared for general teasing and mickey taking as the penalty for doing so!

As we are riding on public roads, the rules of the roads apply. The committee have notified the PSNI of our plans for the season; being seen and riding safely are of paramount importance - these events are very enjoyable and will improve your time trialling, but we should all stay safe when participating in them and we all have a responsibility to ensure that this happens.

Calendar

August

27 - Titanic (Head to head final)

September
3 - Drumbo Hill Climb