Spokes kicked into summer today with a 25km team handicap in Deepdale. It was brilliant to see seven teams of between three and five riders taking part, albeit one rider didn’t seem to be too sure about which team he was on! Teams were set off at one minute intervals which made for a very close finish. The experienced team of Max Nowrojee, Mort Harslett, Tim Glenister and John Tam took line honours and also claimed the fastest time, averaging an impressive 32.7km/hr on quite a windy course.
The next five teams crossed the line within two minutes of each other. Experience, novice and those returning to cycling worked hard with Ian Andrews, Scott Andrews and Jennie Haste coming in second and the team of Suzie Otterson, Sharon Barneston and Bec Swan crossing the line with the third fastest time.
Reg Pomery, Roger Swan and Paul ‘2 seconds’ Wilson rode well to hold off a determined Deb Greene, Paula Purcher, Donna Menneguzzo and Deb Andrews, and a fast finishing Paul Hearne, Barb Glenister and Claire Tyrrell. The team of Reg, Roger and Paul actually started with a fourth member, Dave Rakuscek, however he went missing during the event and surfaced on the fastest team – the jury is still out as to which time he is attributed with………
However it was Darryl and his Harem who really embraced the team-spirit for the ride. Darryl and Vicky Sheilds encouraged previously regular cyclists Fleur Bishop and Angel Sotiroff to dust of their bikes and also welcomed new member Sonia Davies to the Club and road riding. The smiles of all at the end of the event really summed up how much we all love to ride and how nice it is to ride with friends. A full list of team averages is below.
Special thanks to Barb for her delicious cake, and for ‘jumping ship’ at the last minute so that teams were evenly matched. Thanks also to Jennie for her yummy slice and to Peter Burchell for marshalling and time keeping.
Don’t forget the end of season BBQ at 7pm, Saturday 28th November 2009. The BBQ is fully catered by the Club so ensure your name is given to Bec Swan so that we have ample supplies.
Team, Finish Time and Average speed
Darryl, Vicky, Fleur, Angel and Sonia 59:07 26.3 Km/h
Paul, Barb and Claire 52:01 28.8 Km/h
Deb, Donna, Paula and Deb 51:45 29.0 Km/h
Roger, Willo and Reg (and Dave) 51:23 29.2 Km/h
Suzie, Sharon and Bec 51:16 29.3 Km/h
Ian, Scott and Jennie 50:48 29.5 Km/h
Max, Mort, Tim and John (and Dave) 45:54 32.7 Km/h
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