National 25 mile championship

[dandare]

Just to put some of the posts about average speed in perspective. Ride of the day yesterday for me was Mary Dawson of the Teeside RC who posted a time of 1-23-20 an average speed of a fraction under 18 mph. This amazing lady is 83 years of age.

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

Just to put some of the posts about average speed in perspective. Ride of the day yesterday for me was Mary Dawson of the Teeside RC who posted a time of 1-23-20 an average speed of a fraction under 18 mph. This amazing lady is 83 years of age.

Wow!

 

[CopperCyclist]

Glad she doesn't live near me. I'd have ended up giving up cycling, couldn't have coped with being overtaken by an 83 year old!

An amazing lady

 

[totallyfixed]

Just to put some more perspective on that race, my better half dr_pink decided the course was too dangerous and didn't enter. In the event one of the ladies Jane Kilmartin was hit by a car and broke her back. Incredibly the TT continued despite this accident and some really atrocious weather, not taking anything away from Mary or Hutch [who averaged 31.9mph in terrible conditions] but in our, and many others opinions this should not have gone ahead.
Apologies for the minor hijack.

 

[dandare]

Sorry to hear about that accident I wasn't aware of that. Just wanted to bring attention to this amazing lady.
It doesn't surprise me that the event went ahead in dangerous conditions Cycling time trials have a way of defending the indefensible.

 

[simon.r]

Any links? A quick google throws up a list of VTTA record holders with her name on it, but a 'story' would be good.

I'd like to show my 83 year old Mother in Law , she's fantastically fit by 83 year old standards but a recent bout of illness has left her a bit down and doubting whether she should / can keep walking 3 or 4 miles a day. This may help to convince her that she can keep going

 

[MrB1obby]

That is absolutely incredible at that age. If I manage half that speed at that age I'd be over the moon.

Sorry to hear about the accident though

 

[totallyfixed]

Here is a link to the time trialling forum with an opening post by Jane who incredibly was able to write this somehow from her hospital bed. We have sent her a message but I am sure that all on here who read this would also want to send their best wishes, you don't have to know a fellow cyclist.
http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69360

 

[simon.r]

Here is a link to the time trialling forum with an opening post by Jane who incredibly was able to write this somehow from her hospital bed. We have sent her a message but I am sure that all on here who read this would also want to send their best wishes, you don't have to know a fellow cyclist.
http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69360

Please pass on my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. I hope that doesn't sound trite - as someone who suffered fairly serious injury in a road accident some years ago I think I can empathise with the fact that the recovery process can be long and painful.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

A strong and determined lady with a great outlook on life.
Wish her a speedy and full recovery.