Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Annahilt (athletes TT) - 21st May 2019

It's all about the bike! An athletes TT is the perfect opportunity to justify the expensive bike and fancy aero gear. This is the TT were everyone hopes to be a minute slower on their regular bike. Most people that is. Two turned up in the aero gear much to the barely concealed contempt of the rest of the riders.

For the new riders this year:- keep your focus, improvement is guaranteed and don't get pulled under by the minor stuff.

“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” 
– Muhammad Ali

Finally a timely thank you to Gary for keeping the TT series going. Being an organiser is a thankless task! However, it remains to be seen if this TT/golf scoring "business" will finish better than Game of Thrones.

Timekeeping tonight was brought to you tonight by Vaughan and John M, and the number 3!

Results

Peter M      21:55
Ronnie S     22:52
John C       23:18
Ryan W       23:47
Peter McG    25:03
Mark G       25:38
Brian R      26:31
Desi McH     26:50
Emma K       28:05
Nicola McG   29:42
Posted by Meelbeg at 21:39

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