Bletchingley 2/3

[Paul H]

Well done to Sylv today on a cracking ride who I am sure will post a report soon. No tricks from me today though

Big thanks to all the support, marshals and organisers.

Unfortunately I have heard that Dan Gower had a nasty accident cycling back from Bletch and has been taken to hosiptal so fingers crossed for him. I will post an update if I hear anything.

[Sylv]

Just got news that Dan is conscious and ok it seems.

[quote="Paul H"]
... Dan Gower had a nasty accident cycling back from Bletch and has been taken to hosiptal ....

[Rob W]

Sorry to hear about Dan,hope he's ok.I was only chatting with him before the race.Well my race today, I was out the back door faster than a burglar with a bag of swag.No zip in the legs on the hills and no time to recover.Get well soon Dan.

[Antloony]

Few pics from today's race. well done Sylv on a great ride and to all those who made it a great afternoon.

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Spot the flying bottle!

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Rob W taking it a bit too casual

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Sylv in the 4 man break

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It's all too much for Lee...

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Which way?

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Will upload more later.

[Ian A4size]

Nice pics Ant,
shame about that old " dumped " Roberts left lying about in the last pic

[Sylv]

Dan staying overnight for checks ay Mayday

[Phil H]

Here's one taken by Tom. It was pretty tough work out there marshalling but we got through it somehow.

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[Andrew G]

Sorry to hear about Dan, I hope you're better soon.

Shame the break couldn't stay clear of the chase group Sylv, although they had twice as many to chase you down. NEG didn't give us a time gap so couldn't help out but timed the gaps and phoned my Dad to let you know. hope you could hear them through the whoosh of deep section wheels .

Well done, great race, and a good 5th.

My Dad took these pics while he was marshalling and then a few at the finish, bit smaller than planned as there was a mix up in the resize for the upload but they're perfectly big enough for forum use.

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The foul mouthed winner who swore completely unnecessarily as he crossed the line and looked an idiot for doing so. Particularly unimpressive as there was at least one small child there with her Mum.
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2nd
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3rd to 5th
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Sylv crossed in 5th
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Marcus (Mullberry)
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Richard
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[Sylv]

Hi all
update- went to Mayday A&E lat night as was getting varying reports on the severity of Dan's injuries
he's ok. Has a big haemorragy on his left abdomen which was lucky not to damage any internal organs. Very close to liver though so the doctor ordered complete immobility for some time until it resorbs. also we think a broken elbow, but nothing else. He was in good spirits, though also under morphine.

Dan rode back from Bletchingley after the race with Beckie and Kate and just after parting ways went through the windshield of a car that we think didn't see him as it exited a junction. Bike broken in two. The girls had looked after him for the last 4h at the hospital. there are visits today at 11am, in ward Queens 2 http://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk ... 0times.pdf

Think the race report can wait a little while!

[Antloony]

Thanks for the update Sylv. Sounds nasty Dan, Hope you recover quickly and are soon back out with us making us suffer on a training ride do as the doctors tell you and no being cheeky to the nurses. Keep smiling dude and see you soon.

[Roy Green]

Terrible news about Dan, hope it improves rapidly.
Spent a great sociable working afternoon with him (along with Pete K, Ilya and Paul D), marshalling in the sun at the far point turn, so what a spoiler. Driving back, Jean and I saw aftermath of what looked like a bad accident; someone lying on the ground surrounded by medics, couldn't see more. This was at the feed-in road to the M25 at the big roundabout just north of Godstone - was this Dan? Get well soon, feller.

[Toks]

Jesus, that terible news about Dan. Dan get well soon matey

[Toks]

Great pictures from Mr Green Senior and Anthony. Andrew,I totally agree about the Race Winner - considering he clearly had the race won with at least 10-15 metres to go was there really a need for all the profanity on the line (maybe kids are not the only ones influenced by sporting celebrations, good job there wasn't a film crew on the line ) Once again well done everyone who raced and pats on the back for flawless Tunnell organisation and marshalls.

I hope we get some reports: what was the pace like? when did the second break catch the 1st?; who was working who wasn't?; who stole Robs legs? Did Richard manage to get up after he cross the finish line?

April 9, 2011 - Surrey League/Addiscombe CC - Bletchingley - 2/3 - 60 miles
Pos Name Club/Team Cat
1 Allan Ridler Team Cycle Kingdom 2
2 Robert McCarthy Team Cycle Kingdom 2
3 Mike Debney London Dynamo 2
4 Ben Jacobs London Dynamo 2 (I forgot about him, pretty strong)
5 Sylvain Garde Addiscombe CC 2
6 Steve Salmon Bigfoot Bike Club 2
7 Marcus Brueton Norwood Paragon CC 2V
8 Jules Birks VC de Londres 2
9 Harry Littlechild London Dynamo 2
10 Michael Coyle Brighton Mitre 3V
11 Guy Powdrill London Dynamo 2
12 Joe Harris Reading CC 2
13 Paul Edwards Carbon Sports 2
14 Iain Palmer Twickenham CC 3
15 Paul Drake London Dynamo 2
16 Alan Strang Dulwich Paragon CC 2
17 Antony Buchan Team De Ver 3
18 Lubomir Belak Welwyn Wheelers 2
19 Francis Cade Kingston Wheelers 3
20 Simon Fox Dulwich Paragon CC 2
21 Daniel Gillow Wyndymilla 2
22 Andrew Mazewski Kingston Wheelers 3
23 Damien Breen Kingston Wheelers 2
24 Kieran Dineen Amersham RCC 2V
25 Jason Green London Dynamo 2
26 Richard Hosking Addiscombe CC 3V (very respectable 4th Vet)
27 Matt Melville awcycles.co.uk 3
28 Chris Smith Python Racing Team 3
29 Julian Mills Team Corley Cycles 3V
30 Ed Francis Kingston Wheelers 3V
31 Robert Pace Redhill CC 3
32 Roy McGregor London Dynamo 2
33 Matthew Theobolds CS Grupetto 2
34 Craig McLean London Dynamo 3
35 Mark Workman Festival RC 2
36 Ralph De Kanter Norwood Paragon CC 3
37 Damian Herbert Private Member 2
38 Paul McGuigan Norwood Paragon CC 2
39 James Foster Team Quest 3
40 Mike Cripps Army CU 2
41 Vaughan Moseley Twickenham CC 3
42 Ian Leeding Redhill CC 3V
43 Russell Short London Dynamo 3
44 David Kennett GBCycles.co.uk 2V
45 Stephen Campbell Twickenham CC 2V
46 Paul Hone Addiscombe CC 3V (seasons work is already done)
47 Nick Busst Velo 29 2
48 Patrick Martin Wyndymilla 3
49 Chris Hewitt Kingston Wheelers 3
50 Stuart Spies London Dynamo 2
51 Andrew Colvin Bigfoot Bike Club 2
52 James Wasley Kingston Wheelers 3
53 Joseph Saville Brighton Mitre 3V
54 Barnaby Sharp Brighton Mitre 3
55 Michael Lancaster VC Meudon 3
56 Mark Spindler Twickenham CC 3
57 Peter Allan Private Member 3
58 Shane Pope Bayeux Landscapes 2

[Sylv]

Dan is doing well and off the drugs. Will have to stay in the ward up to a week though as he is not allowed to move. Doesn't seem to be any broken bones in the arm in the end, but fractured rib.
He has been supplied with brioche and jam in true French training camp fashion. And a bunch of cycling mags. Couldn't get the tiny tv to show Roubaix though unfortunately.
Visiting times daily are 11-12.30 and then in the afternoon I think it's from 3pm, but definitely till 8pm.

Thanks to all the helpers and supporters in the race, was great. I've heard some apologising for cheering too loudly
Race report ... Monday!