TT

Well that was a blast last night. JD has posted the results on his website. The Heid won in terms of the G3R bunch with Brian Lafferty taking top spot. If you do the maths it should be easy to ride a sub 23 min TT. All you have to do is ride for 10 miles at an avg of 26mph. We have all seen the numbers but only The Heid managed it. Interesting that I couldn't hold that speed for 10 miles. Fingers crossed for the same conditions on the 1st of June. Oh and Jim Cusick did a 21.13. Gives you something to aim at!

I wish I was famous and in 220....

Signed copies available on Wednesday night at the TT.

Even looks fast doesn't he....

Ride No. 2

With a head wind blowing six turned out for ride No.2. Voeckler, Lance, Pozatto, Nibali, Cooke, plus the new girl Tina Pic (née Mayolo) (Aileen - that's you) who was definitely riding as Pozatto's domestique. They rolled out along the road heading for the Westferry and whilst the sun might have been out the wind was not playing the game as the gusts were nasty. The group then hit the Westferry and the fun started. Pozatto was first to go then Pic, she was feeling sorry for her team leader. Pozatto was just not looking his usually self out on his winter stead. Summer bike next week Pozatto. Cooke was on fire showing how she won the time trial last week. But further down the Westferry it was down to three, Voeckler, Lance and Nibali as Cooke dropped off the pace as the wind was relentless. The pace kept going up until the three reached the end with Nibali putting hard efforts in, and also up the climb. By the top it was Lance followed by Voeckler and Nibali dropped off the pace hardly able to protest enough that he was saving himself for Sundays race.

The group set off again and first off were Pozatto and Pic. The bunch concurred that Pic showed a huge amount of potential. She later reported how much fun she had. The four stayed together till the Georgetown. First off was Cooke who is riding too dam well, Lance and the group will have to watch out. Then 3 were left flying, Voeckler made a mistake while Nibali and Lance attacked each other and the gap opened but could not get back on, while experience paid off for Lance as he got the break on Nibali. Both riding strong so its going to make for an interesting ride as the group gets bigger.

Post ride, Cooke said it was a course recorded for her. It was a storming ride by all. Pic said "she was on top of Pozatto that night" while she was definitely Pozzatto domestique let’s hope he eats something and brings a summer bike so he is back on form for ride No.3 or Pic may have her own domestique!

Seriously good...

Waiting for the call from Rouler to ask for the photo rights and also to publish my article.....

It only took a minute......

It did really and it was relatively painless.  £26 was all it cost to put my name on a start sheet for a triathlon....

20th March 2011 - The Lake APR

Anyone fancy this?


The Lake APR is one of the traditional early season events, held on a circuit based around two laps of Scotland's only Lake (the Lake of Menteith). This year they are repeating the ladies race, the Lake APR "Feminine" for up to 30 riders. The Lake APR (Australian Pursuit Race) is a handicapped event, riders will be placed according to ability.

Entry is £15. There is an 80 rider field for the men and a 30 rider field for the women. You must have a British Cycling race licence (or suitable British Cycling membership) to ride these events is required, classified as Regional C under British Cycling rules.


http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?festivalID=134

Torridon

Not a bad photo of the hills, shame about the foreground...

You have got to get one or two of these....

I say 2 as once you get one you won't leave home without it, so you need a change or perhaps get the bundle :-).

Just lovely http://www.rapha.cc/vneck-base-layer £50 each or £125 for 3.

Photos

Finally managed to get some of the Mull 2010 photos uploaded to flickr if you want a laugh.  More to come!

2011

A little late in the day to wish you all a Happy New Year but hey better late than never.

So fingers crossed everyone has started their training and they are back in the groove.  There seems to be a renewed enthusiasm within the bunch this year and a few people are shedding the weight in attempt to hold the wheels this year.  Time will tell if they are in for the long run or not!

I have made a couple of resolutions this year and I will try and stick to them.  I want to get fitter and even race again as long as you promise not to laugh! I might even get back in the way of writing more here again as I am beginning to find some free time but please feel free to post anything that you think is fit for general consumption.