Surprise! Surprise! The event seemed to be
successful and the majority of the competitors enjoyed it. Entries were less than expected due to a number of factors including clashing with the yorkshire vets championship.
With hindsight we
had just
one missed marshal location, which was the T-junction prior to the turn under
the motorway. We were blessed with brilliant sunny weather.
My entry
summary explained the type of event including the reservoir service road and
the short steep climb.
However since
the original event idea the Yorkshire water service road condition seems to
have improved, yes there are holes but arguably no more than often found on our
poor main roads. We had one puncture which I understand wasn’t on this sector.
The riders
were able to race across this section and everyone climbed the scammonden wall
successfully including 74-year-old Mick Ives.
Melvyn put in his
usual high caliber performance finishing 3rd in the 50/55 cat. (see his blog for more details)
Competitors
said that the drag into the wind to Buckstones was perhaps the most difficult
sector of the course? After the event (in for a penny) I asked if they would be
up for repeat event next year the answer was what seemed like a full house YES.
Mick Ives
suggested the event ought to be a Stallard next year? Hang on?
Firstly club events are only possible with
member’s support and thankfully the following: (I do hope I haven’t missed
anyone?) Alan, Steve, Brian, PG, Sandy and Kevin (professional motor bike marshal)
provided their kind assistance. I had just one apologize for absence. Whilst we
have limited club members, maybe 30 no doubt Peter can provide the correct
number its not a great percentage. I moved a number of years ago to Saturday to
minimize any Sunday ride clashes. Without our imperial wheelers friends the
event would have been a flop. The following imperial wheelers assisted, Steve,
Hoppy, JK, Neil (lead car), Mark (First Aid), Martin & Gale (course sign
erection etc.). Dave Salem, Huddersfield star (signing on & marshaling). Derek
Browne vehicle support and my son Neil’s lead car. You tell me am I doing
something wrong? I believe I inform everyone through the blog was it four
times? Yes ok on reflection we don’t have meetings and I should have got in
touch personally? Like most things organizing anything takes time, particular
with a new course, we don’t have team help.
Finally guys were in this together, don’t you
want to put something back? Maybe we are just a collection of cyclists who just
want to ride our bikes and blog about the rides etc.
Enough said I’m not taking my bat home I’ve
had my moan? Lets make a date to have a positive discussion later this year.
(Assuming you want to)?
Cheers Grimpy
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