dr_pink got 2 PB's, one last weekend and one this weekend, 2:06:27 for 50 and 1:01:48 for 25. Neither on fast courses and to put it into perspective she finished 27th in the 50 mile TT out of 63, and 18th in the 25 out of 41 finishers.
On the subject of the 100 this Sunday in Cheshire, not particularly happy with the course changes especially the J18 M6 roundabout and the mini ones in Holmes Chapel [very poor road surface], We will have a recce on Saturday. It would be good if anyone in the area that is out that way on Sunday could give 2 CC'ers a cheer as they come past.
dr_pink got 2 PB's, one last weekend and one this weekend, 2:06:27 for 50 and 1:01:48 for 25. Neither on fast courses and to put it into perspective she finished 27th in the 50 mile TT out of 63, and 18th in the 25 out of 41 finishers.
On the subject of the 100 this Sunday in Cheshire, not particularly happy with the course changes especially the J18 M6 roundabout and the mini ones in Holmes Chapel [very poor road surface], We will have a recce on Saturday. It would be good if anyone in the area that is out that way on Sunday could give 2 CC'ers a cheer as they come past.
Absolutely agree with all of that, the frustration takes two forms, she has little real training time and so a lot of her results can be attributed to a very efficient, smooth riding technique. The other irritating aspect is that her peer group have faster PB's because they ride on the A50 or A1 , unfortunately the seeding for Nationals [and we are currently waiting for the National 100 start sheet to come out] is based on fastest times, not on the course they were done on. This has a detrimental effect during the race because dr_pink has to get past slower riders and also it is difficult to compare her ride with her equals as they are all ranked higher and will be chasing her, much, much better to have at least some of your main rivals in front of you.The important bit being the placing, relative to the peer group. Nothing wrong with those efforts at all.
The important bit being the placing, relative to the peer group. Nothing wrong with those efforts at all.
Absolutely agree with all of that, the frustration takes two forms, she has little real training time and so a lot of her results can be attributed to a very efficient, smooth riding technique. The other irritating aspect is that her peer group have faster PB's because they ride on the A50 or A1 , unfortunately the seeding for Nationals [and we are currently waiting for the National 100 start sheet to come out] is based on fastest times, not on the course they were done on. This has a detrimental effect during the race because dr_pink has to get past slower riders and also it is difficult to compare her ride with her equals as they are all ranked higher and will be chasing her, much, much better to have at least some of your main rivals in front of you.
After saying all that I am very proud of her achievements to date, just got to get her ready for the 100 and 12 hour.
She is not going to be overly happy, ranked nowhere as predicted with her rivals all chasing her down. p155ed off.I agree with your point, on the most part, but how many times are you going to make the same point on this thread? It is a thread about TT PB's...
The start sheet is now outSee you there!
I agree with your point, on the most part, but how many times are you going to make the same point on this thread? It is a thread about TT PB's...
The start sheet is now outSee you there!
If you guys want to discuss the relative merits or otherwise of the current method of field selection and starting position then would it not be best done under a separate thread with an appropriate heading. This thread seems to have gone a bit off topic to say the least. It might also help if those that are criticising the current system were to suggest an easy workable solution that could be adopted by event secretaries. The current system has been in place for a long time and in fairness it only has a very small number of objectors which are almost always from the 'slower' riders. At the risk of opening a 'hornets nest' might I suggest that these people do one of two things (or both!) 1. Train harder or 2. Accept that occasionally you have to ride a 'Fast' course and get a decent time under your belt. Otherwise, quit moaning.
A simple system was suggested to me a while ago. Winner of any TT gets one point down to however many places (say 120?).
When entering other races, best 10 results from the beginning of previous season to entry date are taken for a points total, lowest total gets in first. No need for risk taking in the traffic on some of the "fast" courses. A simple start, but a good one, and fairer as it relates peer placings. Not perfect, but seems to be a bit more reasonable than simply time which whilst an absolute is subject to far more variables with weather, traffic, course, etc. I hasten to add it's not my idea, personally I'm not bothered as I can't see the point of TT's week in and week out (something unique to this island), but whatever floats your boat....