Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Carryduff - League #5 (22nd May 2012)

Earth's closest star, the Sun, made a rare appearance in the evenings atmosphere. It was a remarkably pleasant evening although the start always seems to be in the shadiest spot on the planet. Tip: if you want a tan don't go sunbathing at this spot.

There was another solid turnout tonight considering the large contingent away warm weather training in Malaga. Matt Allum, always on the Edge of Glory (nod to Gaga), took the number one spot with a good 30 seconds to spare from Enda Marron. Newcomer Anton McDonald from Olympian club finished a strong third narrowly beating Gavin Browne (that's Browne with an 'e'). At the bottom of the results one might spot a determined Johnny Megarry who is quietly sussing out these TTs in his first Triathlon season; Willie.I.Noteman watch out!

Davy Calvert made his start slot with 5 seconds to spare; Calvert was clearly aiming for the ultimate rolling start or else he is going for a part in the next Muppet movie!

In the girls training session Lowry would "almost" have had time to fix a puncture and still win. We stress "almost" because the chance of her fixing any mechanical is pretty slim at best.

Results

1 Judith Lowry         00:31:49
2 Emma Sharkey         00:34:23
3 Aisling Trainor      00:34:59
4 Ali McConnell        00:35:40
5 Heather Bamford      00:36:31
6 Aisling Allum        00:36:39
7 Mary Mackin          00:39:35
  
1 Matt Allum           00:29:14
2 Enda Marron          00:29:41
3 Anton McDonald       00:29:53
4 Gavin Browne         00:29:54
5 Brian Kinsella       00:30:29
6 Dave Lonnen          00:30:30
7 Connor McKenna       00:30:32
8 Desi McHenry         00:30:32
9 Mark Millar          00:30:38
10 Niall Magee         00:31:01
11 Eoin Lennon         00:31:34
12 Davy Calvert        00:31:53
13 PJ McQuillan        00:32:35
14 Mark McLaughlin     00:32:36
15 Andrew Gilmer       00:32:40
16 Peter McGuicken     00:33:59
17 Wes Kettyle         00:34:21
18 Chris Fleming       00:34:59
19 Frank Sharkey       00:35:10
20 Carl King           00:35:31
21 Willie Noteman      00:35:43
22 Johnny Megarry      00:36:36

Thanks to time keepers Ed and Vaughan.

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