First TT Tomorrow

[totallyfixed]

OT but are you in the Beacon? I rode Little Mountain yesterday - what an awesome event!

@ OP - enjoy!

We must have seen you at some point, dr_pink also did it on a road bike, unfortunately not fully fit yet after a long standing chest infection, now they are proper hills and I would say one of the toughest time trials I have ridden around, how did you get on?

 

[VamP]

We must have seen you at some point, dr_pink also did it on a road bike, unfortunately not fully fit yet after a long standing chest infection, now they are proper hills and I would say one of the toughest time trials I have ridden around, how did you get on?

Alright considering I am not a tester or a climber

I got around in 2:01:50 - middle of the pack on roadbike. Had a fantastic time, really fun course. How did you guys get on?

I love them once I've finished

Someone described timetrialling to me as "it must be like giving birth. Absolute agony but with a great sense of satisfaction when it's all over"

Sums it up quite well I think!

Must be someone who's never given birth then

 

[totallyfixed]

Alright considering I am not a tester or a climber

I got around in 2:01:50 - middle of the pack on roadbike. Had a fantastic time, really fun course. How did you guys get on?


Must be someone who's never given birth then

dr_pink did ok as it was her first completed race of the season after a chest infection that has lasted since January, she also was on a road bike and did 2.11.47, clearly not fit yet. You did a very creditable time there, well done. I have a feeling we have bumped into each other before now, plus I used to live in Gamlingay and rode with Cambridge CC. dr_pink is going to race the Shap hill climb next week as she is the defending champion and just found out no other women have entered .

 

[Rob3rt]

A win's a win

Of course on a serious note, it is disappointing when there are very few female entries!

 

[VamP]

dr_pink did ok as it was her first completed race of the season after a chest infection that has lasted since January, she also was on a road bike and did 2.11.47, clearly not fit yet. You did a very creditable time there, well done. I have a feeling we have bumped into each other before now, plus I used to live in Gamlingay and rode with Cambridge CC. dr_pink is going to race the Shap hill climb next week as she is the defending champion and just found out no other women have entered .

Maybe on the CX circuit?

I am new to Cambs, but what a coincidence as I live just outside Gamlingay. Only moved here in January though. I now ride with CC Ashwell, though I haven't got their kit yet, and rode this race in a white jersey. No67 on the day, so would have come past you about 15 minutes after dr_pink?

dr_pink was 2nd Road(wo)man - chapeau! all the more so if she is still recovering.

Good luck on the Shap. Looks tough.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Well, a later than anticipated finish to work scrapped all of my ideas for my TT, grrrrrrrr

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Some good posts and advice on this thread, thank you.

 

[Spartak]

Marshalled tonight for my club Evening 10 tonight, in the village of Badminton - famous for a horse event !
A very pleasant evening with good conditions, I bet next week when I ride it'll be blowing a gale ....... & p#ssing down

 

[screenman]

In that case you just use the posts above yours excuse, I used to on really rubbish days.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Still not been for my first official one yet. I did however have a spin around the circuit on my way into work on Monday morning. 28 miles in my legs by the time I got there and posted a 30:42. I think I could of gone quicker without my commuting stuff, had a big saddle bag, 2 x 800ml full bottles, pockets full of fruit and pump & tube etc. Would like less than 30 mins I think first time out. Still had a sense of what it would be like but I imagine under race conditions it would be a bit of a different story. Not sure it suits my riding style and what I enjoy but I reckon I'll have one go..... one day.