Tuesday 12 April 2016

Ballynahinch out and back (12th April 2016)

It was dull and damp conditions for the Ballynahinch out and back course. Riders set off at 1 minute intervals towards Ballnahinch and a 30min turnaround.

It is really superb to see so many new faces this year coming to the TT; and with a great attitude. For those new to TT use these sessions to experiment with tyre pressure, gear choice, riding hills standing and seated, cadence and trying out new bike gear. Ask questions from those more experienced; there is a wealth of knowledge in this group with years of training and racing experience. Don't be put off my Mr Kanes rather fast times, be inspired instead; he has a natural advantage of having some rather good genes. Also good to see is a strong ladies league forming.

Mechanical of the night goes to Williamson who punctured 10mins before the start.

The new clipboard, as mighty an object as there ever was, was blown away this week by Enda's megaphone. As well as making the results very audible it had the added the advantage of looking, from a distance, like a speed radar gun and effected many a car slow down. Result!

Good work from all.

Finally a mention for Wes, the Warhorse (where have all the nicknames gone?),  that we are thinking of him and wish him a speedy recovery.

Results

Mezzo Sopranos

Emma Sharkey      16:54 18:57 35:51
Emma Wilson       18:10 19:10 37:20
Julie Stewart     18:31 21:00 39:31
Heather Bamford   18:23 21:22 39:45
Geraldine Sharkey 19:26 21:17 40:43

Tenors

Mark Kane         13:24 14:47 28:11
Vaughan Purnell   14:44 15:48 30:32
Mark Hanna        14:32 16:06 30:38
Pete Williamson   15:01 17:09 32:10
Ronan Kernan      15:39 17:00 32:39
Paul Hetherington 15:30 17:54 33:24
Fergal Sherry     15:54 18:36 34:30
Conor Preshaw     16:28 18:17 34:45
Stephen Begley    17:17 18:23 35:40
Frank Sharkey     17:31 19:08 36:39
Chris McKeown     18:00 20:36 38:36
Peter McGuckin    18:25 20:40 39:05
Ramesh Rana       19:24 22:07 41:31
Gary Hazlett      20:37 25:08 45:45

Thanks to timekeepers Enda, Desi, Bill and David M. This is the toughest course from a mathematical point of view.

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