This was my first time trial after returning from our tandem cycle tour in the Hebrides and was a return to the Stony Stratford course after three weeks (I failed to post a report on that event). It was actually the nicest evening for a club event this year, nice and warm and with only a light breeze to contend with.
The nice weather brought out the usual crop of airborne arthropods (the course is flanked by crops, livestock and waterways): throughout the event, I could hear insects bouncing off my aero hat! Actually, my legs felt they were still in touring mode, and in particular I found getting up the hill to Nash a bit tough, even tought than usual. Other than that, I cannot point the finger at any cause of problems.
I finished with 28:11, to take third place (second place on vets standard), behind Simon Cannings, who did a sterling ride, and Dave Glossy.
Results
| Pos |
No |
Name |
Club |
Time |
Cat |
Vets Std |
.+ / - |
| 1 |
11 |
Simon Cannings |
Equipe Velo |
25.57 |
V45 |
30.07 |
.+ 4.10 |
| 2 |
10 |
David Glossy |
Team Corley |
27.40 |
V42 |
29.51 |
.+ 2.11 |
| 3 |
12 |
Robert Saunders |
NBRC |
28.11 |
V55 |
31.00 |
.+ 2.49 |
| 4 |
14 |
Tim Bailey |
TeamMK |
28.18 |
V48 |
30.22 |
.+ 2.04 |
| 5 |
6 |
Andy Sharman |
Baines Racing |
28.26 |
V44 |
30.02 |
.+ 1.36 |
| 6 |
16 |
Jason Lee |
TeamMK |
28.30 |
V46 |
30.12 |
.+ 1.42 |
| 7 |
5 |
Ant Newland |
Bossard Wheelers |
28.35 |
V49 |
30.28 |
.+ 1.53 |
| 8 |
8 |
Graham Line |
NBRC |
29.10 |
V50 |
30.33 |
.+ 1.23 |
| 9 |
9 |
Darren Haydon |
NBRC |
29.20 |
V44 |
30.02 |
.+ 0.42 |
| 10 |
17 |
Gavin Old |
Equipe Velo |
29.44 |
V43 |
29.56 |
.+ 0.12 |
| 11 |
13 |
Mick Atkinson |
TeamMK |
29.50 |
V46 |
30.12 |
.+ 0.22 |
| 12 |
4 |
Paul Woodham |
Bossard Wheelers |
30.16 |
V64 |
32.06 |
.+ 1.50 |
| 13 |
7 |
Clive Faine |
TeamMK / MKCA |
31.27 |
V68 |
32.46 |
.+ 1.19 |
| 14 |
3 |
Trevor Watson |
Bossard Wheelers |
32.26 |
V56 |
31.06 |
.- 1.20 |
| 15 |
2 |
Wayne Thomas |
NBRC |
32.42 |
V64 |
32.06 |
.- 0.36 |
| 16 |
1 |
John Pick |
Chronos RT |
39.27 |
V70 |
33.10 |
.- 6.17 |
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Luke Daniells |
NBRC |
DNF |
V42 |
29.51 |
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| Time Keepers:- Steph Cousins & Tony Farmborough NBRC |
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| Pusher off:- Bryan Scarborough. NBRC |
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