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Post race report.
Got there early for the race, having decided not to do the Saturday leisure ride.
Set up, and had a wander around with my camera. Thought I'd get some photos for you folks!
IMG_0872 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Pretty much all of the start/finish area.
Organized by Singular bikes,
IMG_0873 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
I saw a lovely one there,
IMG_0875 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
If it wasn't for those ridiculous bars and brown saddle/bars, it would be perfect!
One for the Jones' fans
IMG_0874 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
It has to be said that some were not taking things very seriously! Like this bunch of Belgians!
IMG_0878 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
And some of the fancy dress brigade
IMG_0879 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
The one with the 'mushroom' helmet, finished just behind me.
So, number pinned on,
IMG_0877 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Grabbed the bike,
IMG_0880 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
And off to the start I went. 107 in total.
Bad start for me, getting feet in the pedals! :roll: Probably in the last 1/4 by the time I had done so. On the grassy start finish area, the gear was just spinning out, too low, but once I got into the woods, I started to gain ground over the riders around me, and dare I say, I could see the appeal of single speed. I was competing with a few cx riders around me for most of the race (1 hour + a lap) , one finished in front of me, another overtook, then dropped back again as the singletrack was to my advantage.
Other than the chain coming off twice - once I had to stop, the other I managed to put it back on through the woods - the bike was great. Lots of encouragement, and retroheads will be pleased to know, admiring comments about my retrobike!
Have no idea where I came yet, but it was a great event, and well sponsored. I did get lapped by the winner though, and second placed rider, who apparently lost his saddle at some point! :shock:
Nice to see Godders on the course too, with his bells. That's for ringing, not drinking! Thanks for the shouts mate!
See you in a couple of weeks for the Tour Du Cake!
Mike
Post race report.
Got there early for the race, having decided not to do the Saturday leisure ride.
Set up, and had a wander around with my camera. Thought I'd get some photos for you folks!
IMG_0872 by Michael Murray, on FlickrPretty much all of the start/finish area.
Organized by Singular bikes,
IMG_0873 by Michael Murray, on FlickrI saw a lovely one there,
IMG_0875 by Michael Murray, on FlickrIf it wasn't for those ridiculous bars and brown saddle/bars, it would be perfect!
One for the Jones' fans
IMG_0874 by Michael Murray, on FlickrIt has to be said that some were not taking things very seriously! Like this bunch of Belgians!
IMG_0878 by Michael Murray, on FlickrAnd some of the fancy dress brigade
IMG_0879 by Michael Murray, on FlickrThe one with the 'mushroom' helmet, finished just behind me.
So, number pinned on,
IMG_0877 by Michael Murray, on FlickrGrabbed the bike,
IMG_0880 by Michael Murray, on FlickrAnd off to the start I went. 107 in total.
Bad start for me, getting feet in the pedals! :roll: Probably in the last 1/4 by the time I had done so. On the grassy start finish area, the gear was just spinning out, too low, but once I got into the woods, I started to gain ground over the riders around me, and dare I say, I could see the appeal of single speed. I was competing with a few cx riders around me for most of the race (1 hour + a lap) , one finished in front of me, another overtook, then dropped back again as the singletrack was to my advantage.
Other than the chain coming off twice - once I had to stop, the other I managed to put it back on through the woods - the bike was great. Lots of encouragement, and retroheads will be pleased to know, admiring comments about my retrobike!
Have no idea where I came yet, but it was a great event, and well sponsored. I did get lapped by the winner though, and second placed rider, who apparently lost his saddle at some point! :shock:
Nice to see Godders on the course too, with his bells. That's for ringing, not drinking!
Thanks for the shouts mate! See you in a couple of weeks for the Tour Du Cake!
Mike
