Swords CC League Race Bog of the Ring 10/8/2011

shaungil

The was another interloper a very experienced Stamullen rider who as he knows the thing to do in that situation if you arrive late is to sit on the back of a group not get in the way.

Person who arrived late jumped in a couple of groups above his ability. He then didn't make he group aware that he was not racing and attacked them. this caused disruption in the group potentially losing them time and possibly not allowing them to stay away for a win. So you might say so waht its only a club league it does no harm but some people take it very seriously. It is a race no matter what.

Toward the end he should have pulled over on the Bog road and sat on the back. Instead he stayed away and was only caught on the final hill. also as Robsaid it has major insurance issues if there was a crash

The rider in question is new ish but has done plenty of open races. I have this year spoken to another rider who I felt was disrespectful to the race. It's agreat league and lots of people put work in to making it successful league. sorry if it sounds harsh but messing around like that wrecks my head.

killalanerr

goldencleric wrote: »

Ah nice to meet you Beasty, thanks to you and another chap in the group for the encouragement when I was caught.

that was me that dropped back . well done on staying away so long,as some body once said "it doesnt get ant easier you just go faster "

Hylander70

And now for the pictures


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English Bob

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English Bob

Just for the record I like the guy but it does seem he upset a few riders. It didnt really bother me tbh. I was just concentrating on not trying to upset Beasty at the time!!!!!!!!!!!!
The club league is meant to be fun lads!!!!!!! with all the ****e going on in the world lets all just chill and enjoy whats left of the cycling season!!!!!:D

Beasty

No-one was upsetting me "at the time" - I actually thoroughly enjoyed the race, and got exactly what I wanted, a great work-out. I was simply trying to "encourage" others to do the same, in the hope of keeping the marauding hounds at bay;)

shaungil

I've never taken the league seriously I use it for training but it annoys me when people don't give it the respect it deserves.

It is a league designed to encourage people into open racing and thus same rules apply. I had a go at a scratch guy earlier in the year for doing something it's not personal.

Do the race by the rules or if you do turn up follow the rules. Plenty of people take it seriously and they deserve that.

As for cycling being fun I now see where your problem is. It's supposed to be total suffering which is of course my definition of fun;)

goldencleric

killalanerr wrote: »

that was me that dropped back . well done on staying away so long,as some body once said "it doesnt get ant easier you just go faster "

Another thanks to you Killalanerr, I thought I was getting dropped until you hung back and told me to spin a higher gear ... I am guilty of trying to mash it up the hills.

The one thing I can take away from the club races is that I now know the true definition of what its like to really suffer!

Lusk Doyle

goldencleric wrote: »

The one thing I can take away from the club races is that I now know the true definition of what its like to really suffer!

Put in a good Winters' worth of training and you should see a big improvement for next years' league. Keep an eye out on here and also on the club website for info on training groups during Winter.

English Bob

As for cycling being fun I now see where your problem is. It's supposed to be total suffering which is of course my definition of fun;)[/QUOTE]

Dread to think what a 'romantic' eve would involve for you!!!

Lusk Doyle

Yea, yea, yea - club races are fun but if you ain't suffering enough you're doing it wrong and all that jazz...

Anyway, back to the interesting part of this thread - nicknames

I think that Beasty should now go by the name of "The Hairdryer" because of the sheer amount of hot air expelled from his face-box during the race under the guise of so called "encouragement" to fellow riders

Plus he likes Man Utd so the obvious reference there is fortunate.

Shaungil should be T2000. Hell bent on destroying all in his path no matter what he has to go through

More suggestions welcome, bit like Shaungil says - it ain't personal so don't make it so

Lusk Doyle

English Bob wrote: »

As for cycling being fun I now see where your problem is. It's supposed to be total suffering which is of course my definition of fun;)

Dread to think what a 'romantic' eve would involve for you!!![/QUOTE]

Wrong thread Bob! You need the relationships section!!!

English Bob

Lusk Doyle AKA the milky bar kid!!!!
If your'e prepared to give it you have to take it!!

Get some sun man!!:cool:

Raam

English Bob wrote: »

Lusk Doyle AKA the milky bar kid!!!!
If your'e prepared to give it you have to take it!!

Get some sun man!!:cool:

He is Toothpick Two actually.

English Bob

Toothpick two or 'Little tooth'!!!?:D

Lusk Doyle

Raam wrote: »

He is Toothpick Two actually.

Coming from Toothpick 1!!!

Beasty

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

I think that Beasty should now go by the name of "The Hairdryer" because of the sheer amount of hot air expelled from his face-box during the race under the guise of so called "encouragement" to fellow riders

Seems to have worked at least in some cases;):

killalanerr wrote: »

i was doing my fair share as the big scary man was shouting a lot and i was afraid to miss a turn,

goldencleric wrote: »

Ah nice to meet you Beasty, thanks to you ... for the encouragement

English Bob wrote: »

I was just concentrating on not trying to upset Beasty at the time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lusk Doyle

Raam wrote: »

He is Toothpick Two actually.

Did you know that Raam likes to ride his bike off sewerage pipes into the sea...:p

Lusk Doyle

English Bob wrote: »

Lusk Doyle AKA the milky bar kid!!!!
If your'e prepared to give it you have to take it!!

Get some sun man!!:cool:

I'm going away in three weeks for some!!!

English Bob

3 weeks of sun = Tango!!!!!

RobFowl

English Bob wrote: »

3 weeks of sun = Tango!!!!! Tomato

FYP ...

Lusk Doyle

That's it. I'm going back to group two next week to sort you boys out :mad:

Beasty

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

That's it. I'm going back to group two next week to sort you boys out :mad:

You'll need to go further back than that to find Rob;)

RobFowl

Beasty wrote: »

You'll need to go further back than that to find Rob;)

Next year my loud mouthed friend :cool:

English Bob

Reckon the 'human foghorn' AKA Beasty will have to step up to group 3 next week to fully stamp his authority on the higher ups!!!!;)

Beasty

English Bob wrote: »

Reckon the 'human foghorn' AKA Beasty will have to step up to group 3 next week to fully stamp his authority on the higher ups!!!!;)

Ardcath ... not a cat in hell's chance. Hopefully it will be dry and I'll find a nice flat track to race on next Wednesday, leaving you guys in peace

Lusk Doyle

Beasty wrote: »

leaving you guys in peace

Miracles do happen from time to time...