Author Topic: The Knutsford Great Race. (Ordinaries) (Read 27423 times)

Quote from: jogler on 06 September, 2010, 01:57:00 pm
Congrats to Charlotte & Kim,champions of the In-Line Wheeled chariot

IT WASN'T KIM IT WAS KAT

Glad you're paying attention & spotted my deliberate mistake.
Edited my del-mis..

nuttycyclist · « **Reply #81 on:** 06 September, 2010, 02:14:16 pm »

Well done Kim

sorry - couldn't resist it.

clarion · « **Reply #82 on:** 06 September, 2010, 02:19:39 pm »

Quote from: Charlotte on 06 September, 2010, 01:45:32 pm

Quote from: Hilldodger on 06 September, 2010, 12:55:00 pm
So, about a race in Coventry next June, then?

That's fightin' talk, Mr Hilldodger, Sir

How come you weren't slugging it out in Knutsford, anyhow?

Coventry, eh?

Charlotte, if you get some spokes sorted out, I think there may be an appointment at the SEEKRIT BUNKER for some private tutoring...

clarion · « **Reply #83 on:** 06 September, 2010, 02:45:52 pm »

BBC News pix

Sadly none of our Gallant Gels, but there's a good one of Joff. Still saying spendapenny won. $:-\$

The same pix & more in the Montreal Gazette, but still no C or K

nuttycyclist · « **Reply #84 on:** 06 September, 2010, 03:28:09 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 06 September, 2010, 02:45:52 pm

...but there's a good one of Joff. ....

Did anybody else snigger at Joff's caption?

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... competitors came from as far afield as USA, Australia, New Zealand, Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Hungary.

They should have added to the end "and that was just one of his rides."

Jurek · « **Reply #85 on:** 06 September, 2010, 04:07:14 pm »

Well done to all the loons involved, especially those who rode

andygates · « **Reply #86 on:** 06 September, 2010, 04:52:42 pm »

Spendapenny were the declared winners at the prize-giving, the challenge wasn't in until after the gongs and photos were done.

Charlotte · « **Reply #87 on:** 06 September, 2010, 05:19:59 pm »

Just found out exactly why the Czech got DQ'd...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/kYPxD4W2B28&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/kYPxD4W2B28&rel=1</a>

bobb · « **Reply #88 on:** 06 September, 2010, 05:24:00 pm »

Quote from: Charlotte on 06 September, 2010, 05:19:59 pm

Just found out exactly why the Czech got DQ'd...

I'd be tempted to post a reply to the most recent comment if I was you

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #89 on:** 06 September, 2010, 05:28:04 pm »

I'd say he held his line and the other guy squeezed him, the problem was the looming kerb on the right hand side.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #90 on:** 06 September, 2010, 05:34:10 pm »

That's gotta hurt

andygates · « **Reply #91 on:** 06 September, 2010, 05:42:14 pm »

Blatant undertaking, expressly disallowed, and even if he'd had no alternative he should have yelled to warn them. Clear dangerous riding. The other guy didn't squeeze him, he had him up his arse before he knew it.

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #92 on:** 06 September, 2010, 06:18:44 pm »

There's no doubt Josef should have shouted a warning, but he's passing on the right as the rules stated and would have avoided the other guy if he hadn't suddenly caught sight of the nasty kerb. The other rider brought down maintains a steadier line through that bend.

David Martin · « **Reply #93 on:** 06 September, 2010, 06:28:50 pm »

Quote from: Exit Stage Left on 06 September, 2010, 05:28:04 pm

I'd say he held his line and the other guy squeezed him, the problem was the looming kerb on the right hand side.

Likewise, it did appear that the two riders outside drifted towards the apex. Harsh, unless he has history.

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #94 on:** 06 September, 2010, 07:02:10 pm »

Quote from: David Martin on 06 September, 2010, 06:28:50 pm

Quote from: Exit Stage Left on 06 September, 2010, 05:28:04 pm
I'd say he held his line and the other guy squeezed him, the problem was the looming kerb on the right hand side.

Likewise, it did appear that the two riders outside drifted towards the apex. Harsh, unless he has history.

I interviewed a German rider at the start who described Josef as a bit crazy, and he'd be steering clear of him. The ability range was very wide, some riders were taking it very seriously, others less so.

fruitcake · « **Reply #95 on:** 06 September, 2010, 08:02:46 pm »

Indeed the chap was taking it very seriously. Team YACF had the right blend of seriousness and fun. Congratulations on your victory and thanks for a splendid day's entertainment.

andygates · « **Reply #96 on:** 06 September, 2010, 08:19:56 pm »

Hang on, the course was anticlockwise, tight left turns. Where's that? Has that vid been mirrored?

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #97 on:** 06 September, 2010, 08:26:42 pm »

Quote from: andygates on 06 September, 2010, 08:19:56 pm

Hang on, the course was anticlockwise, tight left turns. Where's that? Has that vid been mirrored?

It's about two thirds of the way along Haines Watts Accountants Lane, the apparent right turn is the entrance to the Competitors Car Park.

andygates · « **Reply #98 on:** 06 September, 2010, 08:41:39 pm »

Okay, just how many forummers were there and didn't say hello? Internet people!

andygates · « **Reply #99 on:** 06 September, 2010, 08:50:48 pm »

Results are out! http://www.theknutsfordgreatrace.co.uk/images/kgr/the-great-race-results.xls

(edit to add: OMFG they weren't just good, they were absolutely dominant)

Also a nice shot of C with her traffic face on this chap's blog: howardbarlow's Blog