How to blog on a TT where absolutely nothing happens
Step 1: Start with a weather observation and comment on the local environment.
The Annahilt TT was enveloped with warm May weather. A bit further out than the usual courses this TT offers a short rolling course with minimal hills. Additionally the roads are quiet and the local Annahiltions very friendly.
Step 2: Provide an inspirational or funny quote from popular culture. Try not to always quote from Star Wars.
"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress."
- Barack Obama
(inspirational example)
"It’s freezing and snowing in New York – we need global warming!”
- Donald Trump
(funny - in a scary way - example)
Step 3: Deliberately ignore the top results of the night. Those guys egos don't need any more inflation. Instead stir up rivalry, which may or may not exist, further down the field.
An improving Ronan Kernan got the jump on Mr Browne this week and now has Mr Marron firmly in his sights for next week. The question is if Kernan can produce the goods on the hills that form the feared Jacobs Ladder.
Step 4: Quip with the ladies being careful not to sound sexist, mention age or weight.
Mrs. Sharkey, who posted last weeks top female time, found herself on the back foot this week. Sharkey was seen looking up TT bike reviews on her mobile immediately the race. Meanwhile Maeve Cahill (now with an unpronounceable surname) made a surprise 7 year return to the TT. Everything changes and yet nothing changes when you step out of the room for a biscuit.
Step 5: When all else fails play loose and fast with some names in the results.
Results
Mark Kaner 18:48
Richard Red Beard 19:50
Viper Purnell 20:15
Enda Marshmallow 21:08
Ronan 21:14
Gav 21:17
Steve 24:03
Jules 24:09
Emma S 24:35
Maeve Chest-s-like 25:22 (phonetic spelling - refer to step 4)
Emma K 25:57
Geraldine 26:06
Ramesh the Defender 26:21
Thanks to timekeepers Carl, Peter McGuicken and Conor P.
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