Tuesday 7 April 2015

Killynure - League#1 (7th April 2015)

It was a smooth start to the TT season on a windless and dry Tue evening. The first night is about dusting off the "race" bike and, for some, squeezing back into the "race" lycra. Everyone agreed it was good to be back.

The Killynure course is hilly, short and sharp and you definitely want to choose your gears carefully. Enda Marron, opting for a tougher workout, took the gearing decisions out of the equation by riding the course on a fixed gear bike.

Most improved over the winter appears to be Mark Hanna who is knocking minutes off PBs much to the consternation of his rivals.

Not that anyone ever "plays the age card" but it's interesting to see the range of ages at the TTs.
The oldest person signed up was born in 1947.
The youngest person signed up was born in 1993.

Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. 
- Leroy "Satchel" Paige


Results

Mark Millar                19:53
Mark Hanna                 20:29
Gavin Browne               20:30
Peter McWilliamson         22:23
Enda Marron                22:34
Stephen Begley             22:59
Andrew McCormick           23:03
Conor Preshaw              23:03
Stevie Smartt              23:19
Desi McHenry               24:16
Peter McGuickin            25:46

Thanks to the timekeepers Vaughan and Glen.
Posted by Meelbeg at 23:20

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