by mart66
Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:27 pm
First race in a while for me last night. Clifton were well represented and I lined up with Tim, John, Max and Richard. A few other Clifton jerseys there too - including Damian who must have arrived just in time.
Still plenty of potholes past Flamingo Land and a few others on the route but the finishing straight is now as smooth as a race track.
A few early attacks came back - I saw Damian off the front a few times, but the group seemed to stick together. I kept myself tucked into the middle of the bunch until the last lap. I came to the front to see that John had got away with about three others. It was a good move but they got caught with about half a lap to go - apart from Ricky Feather who managed to stay away, just.
Knowing how twitchy it gets I got myself to the front for the final sprint. Coming up the hill I felt good and thought I was on for a decnt placing, alas, my legs gave way and I was swamped just before the line. Richard came past to, we think, claim 10th spot. Well done to Max too who finished in the top 10.
A good race, felt pretty safe and an average speed of 25.8mph (including the neutralised section).
Cheers
Martin
Still plenty of potholes past Flamingo Land and a few others on the route but the finishing straight is now as smooth as a race track.
A few early attacks came back - I saw Damian off the front a few times, but the group seemed to stick together. I kept myself tucked into the middle of the bunch until the last lap. I came to the front to see that John had got away with about three others. It was a good move but they got caught with about half a lap to go - apart from Ricky Feather who managed to stay away, just.
Knowing how twitchy it gets I got myself to the front for the final sprint. Coming up the hill I felt good and thought I was on for a decnt placing, alas, my legs gave way and I was swamped just before the line. Richard came past to, we think, claim 10th spot. Well done to Max too who finished in the top 10.
A good race, felt pretty safe and an average speed of 25.8mph (including the neutralised section).
Cheers
Martin