Wednesday 21 August 2013

Carryduff - League#11 (20th Aug 2013)

Many worries preceded the Carryduff TT tonight - Desi the meteorologist worried it would rain,  Mr. Lonnen, new husband worried he would be chicked, and everyone worried about Neville when he arrived to inform them he was leaving as his carbon road bike was too heavy to race in.

Enda's pre-race cape had yet another outing this evening but its lack of aerodynamics saw it left on the side of the road.  In hindsight he should perhaps have removed another layer of clothing as for the first time in most living legends memory there was a tie for first place between the male riders.  Paul and Enda could not be separated, coming in with a top drawer time.  Timing chips may need to be employed next year if this is to become a trend, although the weight of them around the ankle may become an issue for some.

After a few weeks absence Desi proved he is still D'man.  Apparently away on holiday for a 'rest' he was spotted on the bike by cycling colleagues from another club, who reported that "the sweat was lashing off him!"   

Peter McGuckin didn't let a recent fight with a horse stop him tonight, you want to see the horse! 

While Wes whizzed on oblivious to all, Aisling did the lawful thing and stopped at the traffic lights sacrificing precious seconds to help uphold the Green Cross Code.

And finally, the rain stayed away and Dave had nothing to worry about..........for now.

- Emma


Results

Ladies

Judith:                   30.49
Ali                       33.47
Aisling T                 35.42


Gents
 
Paul Carroll              27.49
Enda Marron               27.49
Peter Morrison            28.12
Eamon Hill                28.46
Kevin Egan                28.56
Bill Rafferty             30.34
Dave Lonnen               30.40 
Desi McHenry              31.21
Brian Kinsella            31.23
Wes Kettyle               31.37
Steve Begley              32.43
Stephen Smartt            33.59
Peter McGuckin            35.21


Thanks to timekeepers Paul H and Emma.  A stressful job!

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