SCCU Sporting 21

So this was the first scoring event for the Rawson Trophy, which the club is targeting this year. For those that don't know, it seems that if a time trial has the word 'sporting' anywhere within its title this can be translated as 'hilly' or 'slow' or 'painful'. As if time trialling doesn't hurt enough at times.

And so it came to pass that eight hardy souls from KPRC started this event. Myself, Brian and Simon cycled over to the start to bulk the ride out. By the time we were there Chrystal and Jake were already out on the course, savouring the weather. Ah yes, the weather. Whereas last week's Medium Gear had us bathing in luke warm Spring sunshine, this event saw strong winds and decidedly parky air temperatures.

There comes a point in most tts where I am left asking myself ' Why am I here?' A rather existentialistic comment made all the more difficult when asked only 2 minutes into the event as I found myself having to pedal hard going downhill into a headwind as my face began to freeze. I kid you not.  Uuugh. The second left turn saw us on a long descent that was a lot of fun (even more fun the second time around when I knew where the bends were). But as sure as eggs is eggs, what goes down must come back up again, and so the hurt began.

I passed the body of a dead badger in the road and I knew exactly how he felt. Eventually I made it round for lap two. Another lap? Don't mind if I do. At least I had the benefit of the KPRC cheerleading team to send me on my way. Thank you ladies.

Eventually, I got myself back around the second loop, to be honest, enjoying it less and less. But at least I had secured a point for the Rawson Trophy. Job done.

 The day was capped off by me blowing spectacularly on the way home. Brian took pity on me and attempted to drag me back to Leatherhead but it was a lost cause. I suppose if you are going to have a bad day you might as well do it in front of the Club handicapper.  ;-)

Simon was off out the front again, not quite ducking under the hour. Maybe next year? He's going to be very difficult to beat this season and is already looking very strong. (He cycled 75 miles the day before by the way!)


Well done to Joe for taking second place and he's obviously coming into some form in the early part of the season. I know Joe's not around this coming weekend but hopefully he can help us score more Rawson points later in the season.

Another strong ride by Simon Tottle, this time riding for the Festival RC. Well done Simon. Congratulations to Steve Hillier and to Brian for taking the start line and securing us another valuable 2 Rawson points.

It was another good ride from Chrystal taking second placed lady and second in the handicap with  Jake and Mike Morley taking the honours in those events.

So next weekend is the Sporting (that word again) 10 and 25. We have 14 riders, yes, 14 riders in the 10 on Saturday including 4 ladies. That is a fantastic effort .

Southern Counties Cycling Union

 

                                                                           Sporting 21

 

 

 

Sunday 23^rd March 2014

 

 

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                                                                                                                                                  Points 

                 No          Name                                     Time                       Hcp/Time              Scr / Hcp               Award                   

 

                18.          Chrystal Sheldon                 1-17-26                  1-00-26                  3   /   6                    2^nd Hcp

 

                21.          Jake Dodd                             1-12-58                  1-01-28                  4   /    3

 

                67.          Joe Bertorelli                         1-05-04                  1-01-19                  6   /   4

               

                72.          Steve Hillier                          1-11-49                  1-05-19                  2   /   2                                   

 

                77.          Brian Powney                       1-11-06                  1-03-06                  4   /   2

 

                86.          Simon Trehearn                   1-00-33                  1-00-33                  7   /   5                    1^st Fastest             

 

                98.          Mike Morley                         1-11-54                     59-54                  3   /   7                    1^st Hcp

 

                107.        Alex Kew                               1-10-24                  1-09-24                 5   /   2