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by Paul B
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Meanwhile, down in the basement...
Replies: 5
Views: 3087

The basement activities also seem to have made their way onto Look North!
by Paul B
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: [Training thread - was Its getting cold]
Replies: 159
Views: 63847

Just ride as hard as you can for the duration of the time you have available, plus throw in a few sprints for good measure. Take it easier for a couple of months at the end of the year or if you're a bit tired. Simple.
by Paul B
Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: US Postal / Discovery
Replies: 14
Views: 7453

At the end of the day none of the riders tested positive during their time with Postal/Disco. However we all know things were going on as you can't dominate the tour for seven years on bread and water, especially when all major rivals of the time have since been outed. Fortunately things now seem ...
by Paul B
Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:51 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Round Up
Replies: 10
Views: 7187

Well done to everyone involved. Good organisation, circuit, HQ, and as Paul mentioned if you get a full field at this time of year it means a lot.
by Paul B
Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Round Up (1st/2nd Sept)
Replies: 8
Views: 5644

Following Phil's post the group I was in managed to catch the leaders. Unfortunately 2 had already gone up the road filling the first places, and I came in seventh. Prizes were down to sixth. Typical.
by Paul B
Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Reports
Replies: 15
Views: 13204

If correct it must be something to do with the fact that races are run on roads which are essentially open. Therefore if you're pulling straight out at a junction while racing or standing in the middle of the road marshalling you are contravening the highway code and are liable if any subsequent ...
by Paul B
Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Reports
Replies: 15
Views: 13204

Further to my previous post the marshall is now out of hospital and fortunately recovering from his injuries. However it would appear that if you are marshalling a race you are only covered by BC if you are standing at the side of the road. Obviously this has major implications for the way races are ...
by Paul B
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:57 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Reports
Replies: 15
Views: 13204

I was riding the Leeds RRC RR in Spofforth. With less than 30 riders starting a break went in the first mile and built up a substantial lead. After about a third of the race I got in a small group which started to work well together to get away from the bunch. However on approaching the roundabout ...
by Paul B
Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend RoundUp
Replies: 9
Views: 7233

Myself and Kit were riding the divisionals at Penny Pot Lane. Since the race was 90 miles+ I thought the best tactic was to sit on and do nothing, but after 2/3 of the race my group was embarrassingly far back and I packed. Meanwhile Mr Gilham seemingly unfazed by the distance had gone on the attack ...
by Paul B
Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Boroughbridge TLI
Replies: 20
Views: 17099

See you there guys.....
by Paul B
Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend report
Replies: 16
Views: 15407

Did the Hambleton RR which was nice and wet. I wasn't up to much and just finished in the bunch. My day was slightly improved by Stefan Schmacher coming in at 25-1 at Amstel!
Just seen that Kit won at Kippax yet again!!! I can't recall many riders in this area having such a good start to the season ...
by Paul B
Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Roundup
Replies: 11
Views: 8033

Good ride Paul; it's the end result that counts! My race was thwarted by a flat on the penultimate lap. Managed to grab a spare out of my car and after a tough chase get back on just in time for the final prime hill, where the effort told I promptly got dropped! Nevertheless a great day, and a good ...
by Paul B
Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Which road races are ya doin', then?
Replies: 15
Views: 12495

Am planning to do the following:
25/3 Aire Valley RR
1/4 April Fools Race
15/4 Dave McKay Mem
22/4 Hambleton RR
29/4 Sloan Trophy
5/5 Plan B 2-Day
13/5 Steve Rigby Mem
27/5 Keith Simpson Mem
3/6 Yorkshire Divisional
Plus some mid-week races down south to try and rack up a few points and stop me ...
by Paul B
Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Round-up
Replies: 12
Views: 8749

Sounds similar to Eddie Soens which I did on Saturday. Caught up with the 3,4 and junior groups fairly early and managed to get a couple of laps off the front with another guy before the E1s brought it all back together. The break then went with the best guys and although the gap never got too high ...
by Paul B
Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Map things and riding in France
Replies: 6
Views: 4951

Think you need to be a member of a French club to race over there, which might become a bit complicated if you're going for a short time. Easiest place to race abroad is Belgium where you can simply turn up with your BC license. Paul West at BC is the man to answer all your questions about racing ...