NMRRL - Week 3

[bennyburrito]

A Group

Another great evening for Dinnington with at least 6/7 of us in the top ten (I think as i was giving it maximum effort as i crossed the line). No breaks this week, although a few of us did try, most noticeably Keith, myself, Alan, Richard & Scott.

This resulted in a bit of a steady race as we stayed as a group for all 5 laps and it wasn't until Richard decided he would try and do a Cancellara just before we turned into the final straight that things started to get exciting. I must say that it was a fine effort from Richard who grabbed a third and if he carry's on like this a first place can't be to far away.

Cameron as usual was flying and got another top ten, John grabbed a fourth, Scott was top five and as i said earlier Richard was 3rd i managed somewhere between 6th and 9th. Apologies if i have missed anybody out as i said i was dying as i crossed the line.

I have attached a photo of the lads from the car park after the race, as you can see Richard seems more than happy with his third place!!

If any of you are interested in stats have a look at the link below for average speeds etc.

connect.garmin.com/activity/37223407

Group C

Well done to Jordan (now renamed 'Cav') on a great win, i know you have been working hard recently and you deserved it. Ian as usual put in a sterling effort by all accounts and even though you did try to kill me in the Derbyshire hills last Sunday a well done to you as well.

Please can one of you update us with how your group went on.

Next week i am on marshaling duties so look forward to finally being able to watch how it should be done.

Look forward to hopefully seeing you all on Sunday at the Tom Simpson and best of luck to all the Dinnington riders in the two races. I will be driving the commissioners car so if you need me to look after any kit etc just let me know.

Ben

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[Jordon skinner]

Hey everybody

I am so glad i won yesterday because i have been waiting for i win for months and i finally got one ;D, in my race it started fast straight away and everybody was attacking from every angle so just went with every break to make sure i won, i was just trying to hold in at the end because legs were dieing on rightshill every lap i was just thinking ( don't give up ) it payed off but hurt so much it was hardest race i have done since january, cant wait for sunday ;D

thank you ian for helping with breaks, well done for everybody yesterday in race A you did fantastic

[iandv]

Jordan,

A fantastic ride mate and a well deserved win. There are some pretty good riders in the A race so to take a win on Wrights Hill is a great achievement.

I was fairly suprised by the massive attack as win rolled over the line and got onto the main road, by the bottom of the hill I was gasping and finally died on the long drag, the rest of the first lap was relentless.

I then settled in the gropu and went with the breaks and generally enjoyed the rest and managed a big effort at the end.

I am enjoying the racing and feel satisfied to get round and finish strongly given the calibre of the group. perhaps I shoud raise my expectations and try and hold to a break!!

Well done J.

And finally, what a fine ride by Richard, just pipped on the line - the miles are paying off and the win will come!

hope to see everyone on Sunday.

Ian D

[oll]

It is great reading everyone's thoughts on the race. Just seen the video of Jordan's win. Real power mate!!
It was frightening looking at the Cgroup set off from the car park. It looked as if half the field would be dropped. At least group A set off a little steadier.
Just waiting to see the video of how close Rich came to victory. One day it will be yours!
It is incredible to think we are now halfway through the TLI races!!
Keep up the good work DRC. A few more victories and placings in the second half and it will be a great season.