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Ah yes, so it is. I'm surprised he didn't manage to get one of the cheeky short tailed giro ones that I can't believe they still get away with despite them not offering them for sale after god knows how many years!0
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hammerite wrote:Ok I wasn't in Hull, but I was at Newmarket races where the wind blows pretty much uninterrupted off the North Sea even though it's a fair way. There were course records galore as the course is a straight east to west, even though the horses racing weren't top draw. Would never have been a day for too many PBs on an East/West course.
erm no both horse racing courses at Newmarket run West to East :? the only time the wind blows "off" the northsea that way, and its 60miles inland thats some frickin awesomely strong wind, is in the afternoon/late evening when the "sea" breeze inverts from onshore back to offshore.0 -
119 A BIROSALL TICKHILL VELO CLUB B - 24.52NorvernRob wrote:
His PB was 26-something and he beat that, so he was averaging around 24/25mph. Wiggins would have been doing around 34mph average.ALIHISGREAT wrote:
Amazing, almost looks like his minute man isn't even moving.Daz555 wrote:The wind meant the record was never on - Hutch was saying the same on Twitter the day before.Here is the footage of Wiggo sweeping past his minute man - about 4:15 in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqBN_ktV6tQ
Do we know what time his minute man did?
Almost 7 minutes slower than the winner, but
2nd - 100 E CROSS JUN CLIFTON CC A - 20.14
3rd - 80 N HOLDEN LUTTERWORTH CCRT A - 20.44
So more respectable with only being 4.38 off the 2nd placed rider.
You tell me it was riders outside 22 minutes in last 3 years.
Well 26 riders beat 22 minutes on Saturday.
(would love to see their Entry Forms, if only to see any PB's) but that's Organiser Privilege, ?Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 19720 -
Yeah, it was preference to those slower than 22 minutes but there were places left for some people to get in who had sub 22 min times. Also I'd imagine a lot of people who normally ride slower courses and had a PB over 22 minutes would've gone faster on Saturday, it's still a quick course even in those conditions.deejay wrote:You tell me it was riders outside 22 minutes in last 3 years.
Well 26 riders beat 22 minutes on Saturday.
(would love to see their Entry Forms, if only to see any PB's) but that's Organiser Privilege, ?0 -
Contador is the Greatest0 -
Wiggo's position looks lower than in the Worlds last year. Is this prep for using a more aero position for the Hour, or is it that his World's position was a bit more upright due to the hills on the course?You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
deejay wrote:
119 A BIROSALL TICKHILL VELO CLUB B - 24.52NorvernRob wrote:
His PB was 26-something and he beat that, so he was averaging around 24/25mph. Wiggins would have been doing around 34mph average.ALIHISGREAT wrote:
Amazing, almost looks like his minute man isn't even moving.Daz555 wrote:The wind meant the record was never on - Hutch was saying the same on Twitter the day before.Here is the footage of Wiggo sweeping past his minute man - about 4:15 in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqBN_ktV6tQ
Do we know what time his minute man did?
Almost 7 minutes slower than the winner, but
2nd - 100 E CROSS JUN CLIFTON CC A - 20.14
3rd - 80 N HOLDEN LUTTERWORTH CCRT A - 20.44
So more respectable with only being 4.38 off the 2nd placed rider.
You tell me it was riders outside 22 minutes in last 3 years.
Well 26 riders beat 22 minutes on Saturday.
(would love to see their Entry Forms, if only to see any PB's) but that's Organiser Privilege, ?
You CAN search for a rider's results on the ctt.org.uk website - should give ALL their results for the last 3 years. But only in Open events (not Club events).
Lying on a CTT form to gain entry to a race can get you a ban, believe it or not!0 -
I did that but Mr Birosall (Birdsall) shows nothing and I believe he did a PB last Saturday.Pokerface wrote:
You CAN search for a rider's results on the ctt.org.uk website - should give ALL their results for the last 3 years. But only in Open events (not Club events).deejay wrote:You tell me it was riders outside 22 minutes in last 3 years.
Well 26 riders beat 22 minutes on Saturday.
(would love to see their Entry Forms, if only to see any PB's) but that's Organiser Privilege, ?
This event with the minute man thing has really Re-introduced my interest in CTT (RTTC) events since I resigned from my cycling club (and commitments) some years ago to enjoy life and Pro Race spectating again.RonB wrote:Minute man Andy gets in with a PB
I have been able to check some of my former club rider performances, onwards from 2007/8 as they get stale in Veteran events. :roll:Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 19720 -
deejay wrote:
119 A BIROSALL TICKHILL VELO CLUB B - 24.52NorvernRob wrote:
His PB was 26-something and he beat that, so he was averaging around 24/25mph. Wiggins would have been doing around 34mph average.ALIHISGREAT wrote:
Amazing, almost looks like his minute man isn't even moving.Daz555 wrote:The wind meant the record was never on - Hutch was saying the same on Twitter the day before.Here is the footage of Wiggo sweeping past his minute man - about 4:15 in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqBN_ktV6tQ
Do we know what time his minute man did?
Almost 7 minutes slower than the winner, but
2nd - 100 E CROSS JUN CLIFTON CC A - 20.14
3rd - 80 N HOLDEN LUTTERWORTH CCRT A - 20.44
So more respectable with only being 4.38 off the 2nd placed rider.
You tell me it was riders outside 22 minutes in last 3 years.
Well 26 riders beat 22 minutes on Saturday.
(would love to see their Entry Forms, if only to see any PB's) but that's Organiser Privilege, ?
Don't know what you're suggesting
but I don't think you need be too sceptical. I only rode V718 once and I beat my previous PB by just under 2 minutes (23 mins down to 21). It's just far, far, faster than most courses. 0 -
deejay wrote:
I did that but Mr Birosall (Birdsall) shows nothing and I believe he did a PB last Saturday.Pokerface wrote:You CAN search for a rider's results on the ctt.org.uk website - should give ALL their results for the last 3 years. But only in Open events (not Club events).RonB wrote:Minute man Andy gets in with a PB
He wouldn't have ridden an Open Event before then I guess. I'm not certain if Club Event times count for best times on the entry form. I suspect not.0 -
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Good article on the Dowsett record in the new issue of ProCycling. Goes into the elements that all contributed to the record (clothes/bike/staff/rider)M.Rushton0
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Pokerface wrote:deejay wrote:
I did that but Mr Birosall (Birdsall) shows nothing and I believe he did a PB last Saturday.Pokerface wrote:You CAN search for a rider's results on the ctt.org.uk website - should give ALL their results for the last 3 years. But only in Open events (not Club events).RonB wrote:Minute man Andy gets in with a PB
He wouldn't have ridden an Open Event before then I guess. I'm not certain if Club Event times count for best times on the entry form. I suspect not.
Times set in club events do count for entry into opens, it's only the nationals they can't be used for.0 -
The latest attempt by a Brit seems to have been overlooked. Fair play, he missed the record by that's pretty impressive and raised money for a great cause
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-328573770 -
31.9km/h average on a chopper is really going some.Pross wrote:The latest attempt by a Brit seems to have been overlooked. Fair play, he missed the record by that's pretty impressive and raised money for a great cause
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-328573770 -
Paul 8v wrote:
31.9km/h average on a chopper is really going some.Pross wrote:The latest attempt by a Brit seems to have been overlooked. Fair play, he missed the record by that's pretty impressive and raised money for a great cause
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-32857377
Fact. That is a fine effort and is, unofficially I suppose, the world hour chopper record! Will anyone try to raise this particular bar?
DD.0 -
If no modifications are allowed, then at very least, undercarriage requirements should be to the fore of any competitors considerations. And yes, I do speak from experience, from when the contraptions were a "must have" and not a mere retro amusement.0
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I had a Grifter rather than a chopper. If a chopper was half as bad as the grifter I feel his pain!0
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Dolan Driver wrote:Paul 8v wrote:
31.9km/h average on a chopper is really going some.Pross wrote:The latest attempt by a Brit seems to have been overlooked. Fair play, he missed the record by that's pretty impressive and raised money for a great cause
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-32857377
Fact. That is a fine effort and is, unofficially I suppose, the world hour chopper record! Will anyone try to raise this particular bar?
DD.
It can only be the chopper WR if you've got a mate sitting on the back covering the bit that said this saddle is for one person only (or something along those lines, can't remember the exact words)0 -
I wonder if you can adapt the gear ratios on the 3 speed stick change system?0
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Could stick a bigger chainring/smaller sprocket on. Gains to be had from a skinsuit and aero hat too... although it may be against the spirit of the record!Pross wrote:I wonder if you can adapt the gear ratios on the 3 speed stick change system?0 -
Looks like the same guy that rode Ventoux on a chopper...he got some scalps on the way up it too!0
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I wondered if it might be that guy actually but as you say, I would have thought they would have mentioned that!OnYourRight wrote:
Well spotted. And poor job by the BBC to not mention that.Omar Little wrote:Looks like the same guy that rode Ventoux on a chopper...he got some scalps on the way up it too!
Sod trying to beat it, he can have that record!0 -
Daz555 wrote:
Bahaha, made me chuckle that.0 -
Has he had another crack at one yet?Rick Chasey wrote:Daz555 wrote:
Bahaha, made me chuckle that.
Haha indeed....see yaaaaaaaContador is the Greatest0 -
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has anyone ever punctured during an hour record attempt?left the forum March 20230
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Just managed to confirm my date to do the Hour...
Will be having a go at the Paracycling Hour Record for my category (sits at 41km currently) with my target being 43km!
Oct 10 in Manchester in conjunction with the World Track Masters. So folks can come along and cheer/jeer. Details much later!
And if you have any spare change sitting down the back of the sofa you can spare, hop along to http://www.rioleg.com and help me fund a new cycling leg for RIo. And for the Hour!0 -
The man from the 'Independent tackles the 'Hour'
A fascinating and honest article here: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cycl ... 81420.htmlCommon sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0
