Corrective Racing: Round 2

To follow on with last weeks timed sessions we will be riding against the clock at Bushcombe this Thursday. You will be glad to hear that I went up on Saturday and cleared all the nettles and grass from the track so no stings or scratches. I modified a couple of corners as well making then a little easier, still plenty to challenge everyone though (and ridable by all).

I hope that we can run the full length of the built track so looking at times around 45 seconds, if lots of people turn up or it is too slow a turn around we can shorten the timed section.

You can think of the times as a race, or just as personal challenge. I find that I ride completely differently against a clock compared to just cruising.

I will be getting there at 6pm to put out a little tape and get some practice in, but remember club members can ride there any time in the week.

I hope to see lots of you up there on Thursday

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Forest of Dean video

We have been lacking in DH action recently so here is a sweet video taken at FoD featuring a club member and a few of his mates.

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Stolen Bikes!

We just heard this terrible news from a club member, if you hear anything please Contact Us or the police (0845 090 1234).

All three bikes have been taken from my garage last night. Whoever you are able to post to would be much appreciated, though I don't suppose they'll be seen again round here.  A reminder of the bikes and their distinctive bits:

Specialized Enduro Expert 2008: 

Sunline v1 bars

E13 double chainguide and bashguard

Hope Pro2/ DT Swiss e510 rear wheel

Otherwise standard

Specialized Demo 7 2008

Blue Race Face Atlas bars

Nukeproof Neutron pedals

Sun Ringle EQ31 rear rim

Otherwise standard

Commencal Absolut 4x VIP

Fox 32 Float R forks (grey) - c. 2006 model I think

Superstar wheels with gold superstar skewers

Airbase Gold stem

Green ODI ruffian grips

Sunline V2 bars

Shimano XT brakes/ 180mm rotas

Shimano SLX chainset (single ring 32t)

E13 chainguide

Sram X9 shifter

Sram X7 derailleur

Gold superstar pedals

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Corrective Racing: Round 1

With the new club freelap system we thought it is a good excuse to start some Corrective Racing. Round 1 started the mini series with the technical track Marshal Law on Leckhampton.


Rich took the fastest as expected, with 26 secs, but Stuart put in a surprising  28, with no chain and on a bike that has not been seen for a year. In true start of series style the timing was not quite up to scratch (Alex really should have read the instructions) but it was good to hit a track under pressure, makes you ride sharp.

Freelap night is what we need  to keep things fresh!

Results:
Rich T - 26sec (hard tail)
Stuart B - 28sec (chainless)
Alex H - 32sec
Gary H - 33sec
Rich D - 35sec
Roger S - 37sec (hard tail)
Pete G - 45sec
Tim P - DNS (but rode the track for the first time)

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Kona Mash-Up June 2010

Unfortunately the timing for the event was a bit of a failure with many times missed and the whole last stage cancelled. The racers in the technical event had 2 run times published, enduro guys - 3. The Cheltenham & County Cycling Club racers managed to get a few good times with Rich Teague likely to have got a podium if his runs had been times and Rachel Vicary coming first in the womens.

Full times and results:

Enduro and Technical Windy Point

Rachel Vicary 4:33 1st place (womens)

Rich Teague 4:10 9th place
Rich Dade 4:24 21st place
Mike Teague 4:24 23rd place
Garry Higgins 4:32 28th place
Julian Davies 6:14 63rd place

Missing times for Simon Everitt and Charlie Williams

Technical Black Run

Rachel Vicary 3:12 1st place (womens)

Garry Higgins 3:01 14th place
Rich Dade 3:02 15th place

Enduro Jetlag

Rich Teague 3:48 2nd place
Charlie Williams 3:55 8th place
Mike Skidmore 4:28 35th place
Julian Davies 6:41 78th place

Enduro Joyrider

Rich Teague 3:45 4th place
Charlie Williams 3:45 5th place
Simon Everitt 4:28 23rd place
Mike Skidmore 5:12 51st place
Julian Davies 7:25 82nd place

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