Mens National Road Race 2010

[Exit Stage Left]

I had a trip out to see this event, It was quite difficult to reach the start/finish, requiring a 2.5 km walk. It was very scenic and very hot, clashing with the football couldn't have helped spectator numbers, which was a pity as it was a good day out. The TV cameras were set up for a sprint finish, which after 15 laps of a hilly course was never going to be on the cards. Less than 15 of the 130 starters finished, most either pulling out or being lapped.


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[toekneep]

It was a great day out. Sadly we missed the end of the women's race because we took the scenic route over the Nic (by car I should add) to get to the car park. Standing outside the pub in the sunshine watching great racing was enhanced by knowing that a crowd were packed into the pub watching a crap football game. 

[JT]

Nice film - I expected to see more people on the climbs.

My photos of the day are here including a few of the womens race:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tompy/sets/72157624246660269/

[GillP]

Shame we didn't see you there Damon, nice to see you again JT 

Some pics from yesterdays event



The hill out of Barley



A slightly blurred David Millar



Can't believe how many cars and bikes there were in attendance



The peleton disappearing up the hill

[Exit Stage Left]

Nice film - I expected to see more people on the climbs.

My photos of the day are here including a few of the womens race:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tompy/sets/72157624246660269/

I went to Blacko first, as I was on my motorbike. That was a good spot as the descent over the bridge was spectacular, there was a good climb, the turn added interest and the tower was a good feature. The wind was a significant factor, giving the three man Sky breakaway a big advantage. I was amazed how noisy a peloton of carbon bikes with deep section rims can be on a descent.

[GillP]

My pics can't compete with Damons film or JTs pics sadly, they are both great and really capture the day