Tuesday 28 May 2013

Annahilt (28th May 2013)

Very few of the 1148 residents of Annahilt village were lining the streets to welcome the Time Triallers to town but they certainly missed an eventful evening with PR’s all round (Lets not mention that this was the inaugural running on this course). It may have been that they had all re-located to the Glebe Road junction, incorrectly assuming that “Point A” on a given map might, perhaps, mark the start point of the parcours but the Tifosi were thin on the ground nonetheless.

It was their loss really as there were a number of standout performances from this particular fast-looking bunch. Over recent years the array of aero-enhancements making their appearance at the Tuesday TT’s have included the famed pointy-hats, disc wheels, TT Bikes and figure-hugging skinsuits but tonight it was apparent in the Ladies race that nothing gives as much aero advantage as reverting to your maiden name. The previously underwhelming Mrs Lonnen was replaced at sign-on by Miss Lowry, who returned to the top step of the podium, much to the chagrin of her husband who was seen trying to amend the results board. Looks like wedded bliss losses you a good 25 watts at threshold – a salutary lesson thus for Emma and Aisling who took silver and bronze this week.

Meanwhile in the gentleman’s section Mark Millar, fresh from last week’s victory, decided that all this aero gear wasn’t up to much after all and dispensed with the BMC Time Machine, opting for the Cervelo Road Bike this week, opening the door for those in a more aggressive position (On the bike that is). In the end Enda’s tractor-free run gave him the victory by a very narrow margin from Vaughan, with the time-keepers able to confirm that visual, rather than verbal timings were taken to negate scurrilous accusations of ventriloquism (You know who you are!). Notching a second win in the league this year may lead to imitators of Enda’s signature post warm-up attire – Capes could seen be very “in” on a Tuesday night, not the Godfather of Soul but more the Godfather of Roll.

[This weeks guest blog was brought to you by Gavin Browne]

Ladies Invitational

Judith Lowry                     23.52
Emma Kerr                        24.55
Aisling Trainor                  25.06
Ali McConnell                    25.33
Julie Stewart                    27.10


Gentleman’s Race

Enda Marron                      20.38
Vaughan Purnell                  20.42
Peter Morrison                   20.52
Mark Millar                      21.51
Matt Allum                       22.37
Chris McNevison                  22.41
Bill Rafferty                    22.46
Mark Herron                      23.07
Glen Pollock                     23.34
Steve Begley                     24.47
Dave Lonnen                      25.02
Stephen Smartt                   25.23
Peter McGuckin                   25.39


Thanks to the sharp dressed time keepers: Gavin and Tony
Thanks also to Desi who was born wearing running shoes and denim jeans.

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