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Thought I would write a few lines on the goings on in this current series.
Although this class category is for the 50 to 59 years competitors, it has been keenly contested so far, by six full time riders, with some very respectable times being put in. Unlike the under 19’s and Elite competitors, race runs are limited to one timed run only for the others classes, so if you screw it up your done till the next round.
The first round kicked off at the Del Rio track. Weather was cool but conditions dry. The push up from the shuttle drop off was interesting, with a rock climb nearer the top which got a bit slippery over time and made you a tad more cautious. Not a huge length track, but it does have some steep and technical sections which did catch a few of us out on the race run. Dodging the wayward golf balls from the weekend hackers on the return to the shuttle bus was just as tricky.
Steve Bullard dialled in the best time of 2.47.7. 2nd was Mike Green 2.50.23. 3rd was Giles Finney with a time of 3.02.60.
The second round was held at Coffs Harbour. This track is lengthy, varied and is a favourite of many riders. Saturday was dry and the track fast as, but the weather gods didn’t favour us on Sunday and down it came, making the track a slippery slimy tank slapper for some.
Mike Green handled these conditions best with a 4.41.17, 2nd was Steve Bullard 4.46.32, 3rd was Giles Finney 5.01.77
The 3rd round was held at Lithgow. This was much anticipated round, with a newly built track just recently finished and riders keen to check it out. Bitter conditions greeted us for Saturday practice, but it mostly cleared for Sunday and the track was quick and the race was a hotly contested one.
Mike Green dialled in a 2.12.08, just edging out only by a whisker Steve Bullard, with a 2.12.68, followed by the ever consistent Giles Finney with a 5.10.77.
For the rest of us competing in this class, we keep at it, enjoy every moment, and when we dial a time that’s beats those younger ones, well that makes us feel even better. So if you get a chance at all to come and watch the next round at Stromlo, catch us up, would love to talk to you.
Although this class category is for the 50 to 59 years competitors, it has been keenly contested so far, by six full time riders, with some very respectable times being put in. Unlike the under 19’s and Elite competitors, race runs are limited to one timed run only for the others classes, so if you screw it up your done till the next round.
The first round kicked off at the Del Rio track. Weather was cool but conditions dry. The push up from the shuttle drop off was interesting, with a rock climb nearer the top which got a bit slippery over time and made you a tad more cautious. Not a huge length track, but it does have some steep and technical sections which did catch a few of us out on the race run. Dodging the wayward golf balls from the weekend hackers on the return to the shuttle bus was just as tricky.
Steve Bullard dialled in the best time of 2.47.7. 2nd was Mike Green 2.50.23. 3rd was Giles Finney with a time of 3.02.60.
The second round was held at Coffs Harbour. This track is lengthy, varied and is a favourite of many riders. Saturday was dry and the track fast as, but the weather gods didn’t favour us on Sunday and down it came, making the track a slippery slimy tank slapper for some.
Mike Green handled these conditions best with a 4.41.17, 2nd was Steve Bullard 4.46.32, 3rd was Giles Finney 5.01.77
The 3rd round was held at Lithgow. This was much anticipated round, with a newly built track just recently finished and riders keen to check it out. Bitter conditions greeted us for Saturday practice, but it mostly cleared for Sunday and the track was quick and the race was a hotly contested one.
Mike Green dialled in a 2.12.08, just edging out only by a whisker Steve Bullard, with a 2.12.68, followed by the ever consistent Giles Finney with a 5.10.77.
For the rest of us competing in this class, we keep at it, enjoy every moment, and when we dial a time that’s beats those younger ones, well that makes us feel even better. So if you get a chance at all to come and watch the next round at Stromlo, catch us up, would love to talk to you.
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