Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Temple - League#3 (23rd April 2013)

Temple is defined as a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice. On a calm Spring evening at Temple tonight, there many prayers being muttered as 23 riders lined up to "sacrifice " their honour and pursue their spiritual love for speed.

Aisling Trainor just back from recent injury claimed podium for the ladies, with Aisling Allum pursuing in second place. As proof, in case it was needed, as to the effort exerted in this "training" league, there were joint times in both ladies and men's. Emma Kerr and Maeve Ciesik cold not be separated in third place.

Paul Carroll scalped the opposition, in 25.02 although he wasn't sure if it was him or not being announced as "Paul Carlisle " at race start. Apologies from Mark ! The remaining men could hardly be separated with 3 riders claiming sub 27 mins and 3 more sub 29 mins. Peter Morrsion, with his winter training firmly behind him, produced a blisterin time of 26.02 to take second place and Vaughan, now "released " on his new Cannodale  TT bike came in just 18 seconds behind  in 3rd place. Mark Millar also produced the goods tonight with  26.41 and looks set for his best triathlon season yet. As in the ladies race there were joint times for Eamon Hill and Neville O'Neill and PB for Bill Rafferty.

Unfortunately tonight for Enda, his front mech let him down, "sacrificing " his podium position from last week. Thanks to Stephen  Smartt who stopped to help Enda, taking valuable minutes off his finishing time.

Next week is Ballynahinch. Please register online if not already done so as points can be added to the league. It was great to see so many at their first TT of the year tonight.

Finally, we wish both Dave and Judith happiness on their wedding day too! Congratulations !!!
As Desi and Vaughan explained there will be no  "2 UPs" this year. Little did they know that they could do nothing to stop the passionate love of 2 of the darlings of the TT league, Mr Lonnen, and Miss Lowry (for the time being) as they chase their own "2 UP the Aisle ".


[Mark Herron]

Ladies
1. Aisling Trainor     32.09
2. Aisling Alum.       32.45
3. Emma Kerr           33.15
3. Maeve Ciesik.       33.15
5. Heather Bamford     34.26
6. Ali McConnell       34.43


Men's 
1. Paul Carroll        25.02
2. Peter Morrison      26.02
3. Vaughan Purnell     26.20
4. Mark Millar         26.41
5. Neville O'Neill     28.12
5. Eamon Hill.         28.12
7. Dave Lonnen         28:27 
8. Bill Rafferty       28.43
9. Dessie McHenry      29.18
10. Davy Calvert       29.31
11. Glen Pollock.      29.42
12. Steve Begley.      31.15
13. Peter McGuckin     32.54
14. Stephen Smartt     33.54



Thanks to Wes and Mark Herron for time keeping. Also thanks to Ed for doing the math when the other two looked puzzled.


Posted by Meelbeg at 22:46

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