Unlike the warm easterly winds and temperatures of nearly 40 degrees of the last event of 2009, the 16 teams who set off at minute intervals for three laps of the Deepdale circuit enjoyed near-on perfect conditions (what’s a little wind in Geraldton) for the opening event of 2010. Chrissie Kerr and Deb Greene were first to face the starter, with Jacinta and Jason Potts (on the mighty Cannondale Tandem) partnered by Wayne Hoskins last to leave.
New rider to Spokes Paul Burkinshaw and Southern Corridor race “veterans” Gerald Westerik, Paul Matthews,
Chrissie Kerr, Zane D’Mello and Andrew Toovey all enjoyed the Deepdale Circuit and the anticipation in the air saw riders setting off at warp speed only to be bought back to reality at the first corner as they rounded the bend, straight into the brisk Southerly.
Peter Johnson was late, as usual, and ended up partnering his old friend Andrew Toovey (one of the Foundation members of Spokes, sparked back into riding after his early pre mid life crisis). Andre Eastough, another name from the past made a welcome return to the club partnering Tim Glenister (the story is told that Andre, having been passed by team Potts and wanting to assert his superiority on the bike, put the hammer down and overtook them again with the desire to inform them of his prowess, only to find he was unable to talk!) Word on the line is Fred Block could easily get an acting job in Hollywood if his finish was anything to go by.
Having given his all in the race, he quickly found a large tuft of grass where his breakfast made a re-appearance!
Big thanks to Terry Wellman and Angel Sotiroff for manning the corners, Tim and Barb Glenister for putting out the signs, and Bec for getting everything in order before the start and taking all the registrations.
A big birthday congratulations to Reg “Arnie” Pomery and Angel Sotiroff….does this mean you guys are Twins?
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