Joe earns the coveted 3rd Cat - rides this week end
Apr 21, 2016 21:55:56 GMT
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Post by Charliecod on Apr 21, 2016 21:55:56 GMT
Delighted to introduce the Weekly Drivel’s first reporter - Joe Clifford has volunteered to trawl the net seeking out and reporting on your triumphs, which at the very least will mean a paragraph will be free from my usual typos and grammatical howlers.
Hog With Just The Hill – 16/04/2016
On Saturday Joseph and Patrick ventured over to Hog Hill for ‘Hog without the Hill’, here’s Joseph’s take on the race:
When I and Patrick arrived at Hog Hill we were both surprised to see riders racing around the top of the course. It turned out that the bottom of the circuit had flooded, meaning ‘Hog without the Hill’ had turned into ‘Hog with just the Hill’ and this was to prove to be a very tough circuit.
The race started at a hard pace. Gaps started appearing immediately on the first ascent of the climb, and up through the alpine hairpins the field was strung out completely. Despite it being his first race Patrick managed to hang onto the thinning leading group until the 3rd lap before becoming one of the last riders to drop off.
I managed to stay in the leading group which was down to 7 riders by 10 minutes and it stayed like this for the majority of the race. However with 3 laps left a crash in the lead group split it, unfortunately I was caught in the back end of the split, leaving me to battle for 4th to 6th. I was on my limit by this point and cracked on the final climb, crawling home to a 6th place finish. However this delightfully proved to give me 4 points, enough finally to move me up to 3rd cat. Patrick finished somewhere in the 20’s and was probably the first junior also, not bad for a first race and on a course that we both thought was ‘heart attack inducing’.
Joe Clifford
A fine result for the pair of them, and don’t gloss over Elliot’s furious ride and great result in the 3rds. Meanwhile Titouan ripped the legs off Geraint Thomas at the HHYCC AGM - it’s true, check the DP forum.
Saturday 16th April - Youth and Junior Road Rides
Youth Ride - Afan MTB Preparation Ride
Mark writes ‘Another opportunity for the older riders to stretch their legs and hone their skillz! In preparation for the Afan adventure, please bring a small backpack with inner tube(s), pump, multi-tool, jacket, drink and snacks. No-one else will carry your stuff in Wales so get used to it!’
Juniors - Change of plan, the race we were targeting this week was over subscribed, however there is another opportunity to play on the Hogenberg next Saturday - same deal, please let me know asap if you want to race.
Meanwhile we will be leading (weather permitting) a long steady road ride this Saturday - tarmac the whole way.
Both rides start at the Velodrome 9.30 Saturday morning, finishing at the Cafe Paradou around 1pm.
Rides will be on the road or part on road so normal pack drill:
Helmets must be worn
BC HHYCC and/or DP Membership required
Bring spare inner tubes that fit your bike
Wear suitable clothing for the weather
Money for emergency buns
Food and water
The name and telephone number of an adult who can rescue you on a PIECE OF PAPER in your back pocket.
Parents and Guardians - please the contactable and available to rescue your charge should the need arise.
Wednesday Evening Dulwich Chain Gang.
By all reports another fast and furious training ride this week - keep it up. Suitable for Juniors and strong Youths who are racing, meet at Elmers End at 7.15.
Saturday 30th April - Youth and Junior Road Race - Stratford
We be supporting you at these races:
www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/138379/ECCA-Festival-Open-Circuit-Races
And
ECCA Festival Youth Races
Dulwich will front the race entry fees for all youth , Junior and Espoir riders who wish to enter and race in Dulwich colours - yes, that means you race for free.
Note - I have most of your details - please just let me know your availability as soon as you can - esp those 3rd and 4th cats - your races is likely to sell out again. You will need to have a current Race Licence.
Calendar for this week:
Saturday: Junior road rides, Youth MTB Afan Prep trip
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: DP Chain Gang
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Youth Ride - Juniors Racing at Hog Hill
Sunday:
Hog With Just The Hill – 16/04/2016
On Saturday Joseph and Patrick ventured over to Hog Hill for ‘Hog without the Hill’, here’s Joseph’s take on the race:
When I and Patrick arrived at Hog Hill we were both surprised to see riders racing around the top of the course. It turned out that the bottom of the circuit had flooded, meaning ‘Hog without the Hill’ had turned into ‘Hog with just the Hill’ and this was to prove to be a very tough circuit.
The race started at a hard pace. Gaps started appearing immediately on the first ascent of the climb, and up through the alpine hairpins the field was strung out completely. Despite it being his first race Patrick managed to hang onto the thinning leading group until the 3rd lap before becoming one of the last riders to drop off.
I managed to stay in the leading group which was down to 7 riders by 10 minutes and it stayed like this for the majority of the race. However with 3 laps left a crash in the lead group split it, unfortunately I was caught in the back end of the split, leaving me to battle for 4th to 6th. I was on my limit by this point and cracked on the final climb, crawling home to a 6th place finish. However this delightfully proved to give me 4 points, enough finally to move me up to 3rd cat. Patrick finished somewhere in the 20’s and was probably the first junior also, not bad for a first race and on a course that we both thought was ‘heart attack inducing’.
Joe Clifford
A fine result for the pair of them, and don’t gloss over Elliot’s furious ride and great result in the 3rds. Meanwhile Titouan ripped the legs off Geraint Thomas at the HHYCC AGM - it’s true, check the DP forum.
Saturday 16th April - Youth and Junior Road Rides
Youth Ride - Afan MTB Preparation Ride
Mark writes ‘Another opportunity for the older riders to stretch their legs and hone their skillz! In preparation for the Afan adventure, please bring a small backpack with inner tube(s), pump, multi-tool, jacket, drink and snacks. No-one else will carry your stuff in Wales so get used to it!’
Juniors - Change of plan, the race we were targeting this week was over subscribed, however there is another opportunity to play on the Hogenberg next Saturday - same deal, please let me know asap if you want to race.
Meanwhile we will be leading (weather permitting) a long steady road ride this Saturday - tarmac the whole way.
Both rides start at the Velodrome 9.30 Saturday morning, finishing at the Cafe Paradou around 1pm.
Rides will be on the road or part on road so normal pack drill:
Helmets must be worn
BC HHYCC and/or DP Membership required
Bring spare inner tubes that fit your bike
Wear suitable clothing for the weather
Money for emergency buns
Food and water
The name and telephone number of an adult who can rescue you on a PIECE OF PAPER in your back pocket.
Parents and Guardians - please the contactable and available to rescue your charge should the need arise.
Wednesday Evening Dulwich Chain Gang.
By all reports another fast and furious training ride this week - keep it up. Suitable for Juniors and strong Youths who are racing, meet at Elmers End at 7.15.
Saturday 30th April - Youth and Junior Road Race - Stratford
We be supporting you at these races:
www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/138379/ECCA-Festival-Open-Circuit-Races
And
ECCA Festival Youth Races
Dulwich will front the race entry fees for all youth , Junior and Espoir riders who wish to enter and race in Dulwich colours - yes, that means you race for free.
Note - I have most of your details - please just let me know your availability as soon as you can - esp those 3rd and 4th cats - your races is likely to sell out again. You will need to have a current Race Licence.
Calendar for this week:
Saturday: Junior road rides, Youth MTB Afan Prep trip
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: DP Chain Gang
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Youth Ride - Juniors Racing at Hog Hill
Sunday:
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