Freewheel Competition - 17th January

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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:13 pm

It's up to you, but I know what I shall be riding :wink:
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby -Adam- » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:15 pm

Ride what you like Andrew, if the rules say you can, why not!

Can I ride a unicycle?
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Snoop Doug » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:31 pm

[quote="-Adam-"]Those bikes you mention Snoop, you mean something like Chloe rides?

You're right though, there is no level playing field, why else would my doctor cost so much? :twisted:


Two good ones, like it :lol:
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Sylv » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:45 pm

[quote="-Adam-"]Those bikes you mention Snoop, you mean something like Chloe rides?

Yeah - Cervelos are for girls
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby -Adam- » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:52 pm

Haha, touché.

There's a good deal more masculinity about mine though...
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Snoop Doug » Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:45 pm

[quote="Sylv"][quote="-Adam-"]Those bikes you mention Snoop, you mean something like Chloe rides?

Yeah - Cervelos are for girls


I say Sylv, would you care to step outside and choose your weapon young man. My newly commissioned Cervelo and I would like a word...

Mr(s) Snoop :shock:
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Sylv » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:04 pm

Are we seriously arguing over the manliness of our bikes? Oh no wait, we're having a contest to see who can go the furthest without pedalling .. bet I can squirt SIS out of my bottle higher than you Snoop :lol:
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Snoop Doug » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:33 pm

[quote="Sylv"]bet I can squirt SIS out of my bottle higher than you Snoop :lol:


I don't doubt it dude!! I'm quite happy with my feminine side, whatever the hey that means. I was just havin fun wid ya. 8)

P'raps we shoulda made the dress code for Saturday pink? I'll be in my skirt :wink:
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Andrew G » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:36 pm

[quote="Sylv"]Are we seriously arguing over the manliness of our bikes? Oh no wait, we're having a contest to see who can go the furthest without pedalling .. bet I can squirt SIS out of my bottle higher than you Snoop :lol:

Does that happen when you get carried away then Sylv? :oops:

Now if you fit front panniers full of bricks would that help or hinder?
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Andrew G » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:29 pm

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]It's up to you, but I know what I shall be riding :wink:

You can't say Grahame can't split his chain and then turn up with a disc wheel and a pointy hat[img]http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/style_emoticons/default/thumbdown.gif[/img].
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby -Adam- » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:34 pm

[quote="Andrew G"][quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]It's up to you, but I know what I shall be riding :wink:

You can't say Grahame can't split his chain and then turn up with a disc wheel and a pointy hat[img]http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/style_emoticons/default/thumbdown.gif[/img].


Exactly.
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:02 am

I thought it would be a good idea to resurrect a traditonal winter club event - a freewheel competition, and bought some zip ties, chalk and a clipboard. 19 fellow agreeables had their cranks strapped up (thanks Grahame for extra straps) or chains removed and sent down Russ Hill....great fun was had by all...

What a weird sensation - sitting on a bike with nothing to do except hope...not seeing anyone round the last bend and slowing down rapidly, my heart sank, and then coming to a stop way short of the others - disc wheels are rubbish (official).

The winner was Grahame Baker - he (and Peter Smith) surpassed everyone by getting back to the cafe :shock: where he was busily refuelling - in training for next years event.

1st Grahame Baker
2nd Peter Smith
3rd Richard Culmer
4th Jon Hemming (first on fixed)
5th Andrew :mrgreen:
6th Elliott Merony
7th Phil Nash
8th Paul Dewis
Jane Charlton (first lady)
also
Steve Smith
Del Cobb
Peter Motteram
Andy Webber
Andrew Montgomery
Chris lambert
Andy Spriggs
Dave Dishman
Steve Broomfield
Dominic Barnes

Thanks to ??? for chalk marking and removing zip ties at the bottom of the hill.

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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Grahame » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:13 am

[quote="Sean Hogan - 何祥"]I think there should be a weight handicap for next year given who won this year ;-) :lol: :D :wink:


Oi I had to get to the top of the hill as well - that's a handicap.

Actually, I don't think it's weight itself that's the most important factor (Pete's not a "big bloke" and he came second only by a couple of bike lengths)- I think it's being able to get into a good tuck, and being brave/stupid enough to hold it round the corners.

If it is weight that's important, are we going to have a weight handicap for the hillclimb competitions? - it's definitely important there.
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby Btn Jane » Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:57 pm

Ha, ha!!! This was the first thing I've ever won (first lady) ... but just realised I was the ONLY lady :lol:
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Re: Freewheel Competition - 17th January

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:19 pm

Got to be in it to win it.

Glad you enjoyed it

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