SL ACC Bletchingley Event.....Any News?

[Tony]

So folks, who won?

My favourite for the race would have been Rob Hurd....but the start sheet on SL Website suggests he hasn't entered, so that would be a damn impressive result had he won. Maybe Steve Calland is favourite? Interesting to see how Richard Prebble gets on too - but not sure I know enough about him to give a sensible comment on his likely performance.

I predict a respectable performance by Team ACC - maybe one rider around 6th or so and another in the points too. I don't think a podium is that likely today for ACC, but would happily be proved wrong.

Hopefully, a safe, clean-race, free of horse incidents and snobby Surrey people in their 4x4s having a moan as they've been delayed by at least 30s from their very important business. My slight worry is that when the less experienced riders (e.g. 3rd Cats and inexperienced racers) get a bit excitable on the Bletchingley circuit, it can be a bit of crash-fest. There were multiple ambulances required to the SL Jaunts in 2002(?) on this circuit - almsot all due to dodgy riding. Hopefully today went off well in the lovely spring sunshine.

[-Adam-]

Almost written like you were there Tony...

Paragon tore the race apart as predicted, Steve Calland taking the honours from the break. Prebble 2nd.

Sylv made the move, came home in 8th. Top ride, why he worked in the break containing 5 Paragons though, I shall never know.

George was the first of a disintegrated bunch, 15th. A few snuck ahead from him though, Including John Saddler.

And yes, there was a crash.

Meanwhile, I was spectating at the side with a pint, getting a sun tan... Lovely.

Good race all round.

[Sylv]

Nice one Tony! Sorry I couldn't quite make it to 6th

[quote="-Adam-"]Sylv made the move, came home in 8th. Top ride, why he worked in the break containing 5 Paragons though, I shall never know.

[-Adam-]

Don't get me wrong Sylv, your ride was class. You've obviously improved a lot this winter. I just think that if in a break of 15ish riders, and you have 5 riders from one team, once the gap is established, which it was the time I'm referring to you being on the front, I would have sat on. Easy to say, sat here, but Marcus said you rode harder than he would have opted to also. But like I say, just to make that break was good.

What happened to big George?

[Paul H]

Seemed to be a very exciting race from my view in the lead car. Sylv was looking strong and doing his fair share of work which I think you should do in a break if you have any respect for yourself and do not want to get a reputation. With 3 very strong Paragon riders in the break it was always going to be a tall order for anybody else to win and the last lap saw numerous strong attacks and an impressive win.

[-Adam-]

[quote="Paul H"]fair share of work which I think you should do in a break if you have any respect for yourself and do not want to get a reputation.

[Sylv]

[quote="-Adam-"]Easy to say, sat here, but Marcus said you rode harder than he would have opted to also.

[DavidKennett]

What fun that was Thanks to all the helpers for making a good day out.

Yoda says, "Everyone starts the race with a full glass of energy, it's up to you how and when you use it But make sure when you do it counts"


[quote="Sylv"] just had to work too hard on the last lap and it didn't happen, maybe it would have turned out otherwise if I hadn't

[Paul H]

If Sylv sat in all the way and won the race, I doubt many will be respecting his savvy.

George got a few compliments from some of the top riders at Dengies Marsh for working at the front which I would prefer to a minor placing. Make sure you take more food and drink next time George.

Everyone to themselves though I guess as long as it doesnt break the rules. Id rather be a Voigt than a Hincapie.

May the force be with you.

[Toks]

Hey well done guys. Good ride once again Sylv

1 Steve Calland Norwood Paragon CC 2 02:33:39
2 Richard Prebble Candi TV Pinarello RT 2V @ 0:05
3 Daniel Felstead Dulwich Paragon CC 2 @ 0:15
4 Justin Callaway DHCyclesport.co.uk 2 @ 0:19
5 Stewart Martin Kingston Wheelers 3 @ 0:20
6 David Kennett Norwood Paragon CC 2V
7 James Stuart Norwood Paragon CC 3
[size=150]8 Sylvain Garde Addiscombe CC 2 @ 0:23 [/size]
9 Marcus Brueton Norwood Paragon CC 2 @ 0:27
10 Graeme Rose Wildside 707 RT 3 @ 0:30
11 Joe Hemmant London Dynamo 2 @ 0:42
12 Simon Warren Norwood Paragon CC 2 @ 1:54
13 Mark Perry Dulwich Paragon CC 2 @ 3:30
14 John Sadler TriSportNews.com 2 @ 3:40
[size=150]15 George Brent Addiscombe CC 3 @ 3:52 [/size]
16 Chris Smith Python Racing Team 2
17 Luke Wallis Kingston Wheelers 3
18 James Bowtell In Gear Development Squad 3J
19 Graeme Hadlow Bayeux Landscapes 3 4:06
20 Keith Coffey Bec CC 3V
21 Craig Wilson VC Meudon 2V @ 4:18
22 Robert Cranstone Royal Navy & Royal Marines CA 3V
23 James Foster Team Quest 3
24 Pete Smith Team Milton Keynes 2V
25 Felix English Team Corridori 2J
[size=150]26 Hal Bransby Addiscombe CC 2 [/size]
27 Jason Humpries Norwood Paragon CC 2
28 Gavin Ryan London Dynamo 2
29 James Hughes Bec CC 3
30 George Higgs Crawley Wheelers 3V
31 Cameron Carthew In-Gear Development Squad 3J @ 4:47
32 Nick Sky Brighton Mitre 3
33 Simon Tout Velocity Bikes CC 3 @ 4:56
34 Simon Alston Private Member 3
35 Mark Jones GS Stella 2V @ 5:12
36 Philip Murrell Finsbury Park CC 2 @ 7:26
37 Angus MacAlister Norwood Paragon CC 2 @ 9:36
38 Alexander Mackmin Norwood Paragon CC 3 @ 1 lap
39 Rob Robbins Sydenham Wheelers 3
40 Douglas Fox Crawley Wheelers 3V

[-Adam-]

[quote="Paul H"]If Sylv sat in all the way and won the race, I doubt many will be respecting his savvy.

George got a few compliments from some of the top riders at Dengies Marsh for working at the front which I would prefer to a minor placing. Make sure you take more food and drink next time George.

Everyone to themselves though I guess as long as it doesnt break the rules. Id rather be a Voigt than a Hincapie.

May the force be with you.

[Snoop Doug]

Weather conditions - fan bloody tastic

Course, tight, lots of potential for danger but thankfully v little came to pass

Signage, support, marshalling, helping. First class well done y'all. Seriously, well done. I saw lots of smiles out and about - y'see, being a member of this club and contributing to a success is a great thing, told ya, more please. There were a lot of committee members out doing there bit too, visible leadership is important.

Road sweepage, off the scale

Adam's sunglasses - v cool

Hospital duties, impeccable

1/2 pint of ale @ pub, tipperty top

Atmosphere - v v good, 'cept for the three amigo knobheads in the Land Rover hey ho their loss

Race - exciting. Well done to the Paragon who executed perfectly. Great work from team ACC in their home event. Sylv, you da man yesterday. Great to see the yellow n black up there all the way. Well done too George and Hal. Looked extremely hard work.

Most importantly, the race was great fun, at least for everyone not riding it

Cheers - Snoop

[Toks]

Wow! Paul and Adam are duking it out on racing thread once again Should you or can you be honorable while going for honours? Hmmm...last year I manage to rack up a dissapointingly modest 45 points despite being (my opinion) one of the strongest 3rd cats in the 10-12 races I did from July onwards. On reflection I wish I would've been a little bit more cunning since the results don't have an addendum which points out that Toks did most of the work to establish the break, chase down attacks etc in the following races.

The strongest man wins event is called Time Trailling. Road Racing is beautiful in my opinion cause it reflects life - you will eventually be rewarded for hard work but there are some lucky so and so's who do quite well without seemingly doing a great deal - Sprinters, Premiership Footballers and Reality TV Celebs

Its hard though because we tend to be creatures of habit. I'll often flog my self silly in early season races just to get my fitness levels up and yes occassionally I'll do it when I should be racing smarter. By then some people have already got half of the poiints they need for a season. I'm learning though and practice might not make perfect but it does bring about prudence.

Sylv probably felt fine in the break hence he didn't start missing turns; but you don't truly know what you have left (See Dave K's point) until some bugger in the break presses the MORE WATTS NOW! button with a few K's to go. If Sylv sat in a bit more perhaps he would've been 4th rather than 8th? But then apart from an increased points tally (money) does it really matter since a win is a win and 2nd is nowhere. You can keep all your 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths etc and give me a win everytime even if its only once in a season. Sylv your time will come mate - probably in a race where you've had to be a little bit dishonorable

[Dominic]

Well said Toks!!!

[Antloony]

Well done Guys and a great result Sylv, your showing great form at the mo.