The Arancianero were out in force in Hale for the second 10 mile session and were rewarded with a fine sunny evening and relatively calm conditions. At least that’s how it felt for your timekeeper…..! 14 faced the clock with last months time to beat. Some were quietly confident , some got their excuses in early, targets were set , all the buzz of a proper event. We even had our own chequered flag girl for the finish this time. As last time , times are set out below in running order;
Rob Duckett 27:06
Mark Stevens 25:33
James Murphy 27:46
Andy Lee 26:54
Nathan Woods 27:42
Chris Fowler 26:24
Al Orme 24:41
Paul Whittall 22:16
Gary Minnis 28:16
Lee Cox 30:02
Aidan Horner 27:19
Damian Field 24:18
Dianne Turner 30:38
Roy Forster 28:10
So , Dean’s club best 23:53 survives until next month – Can Al find 30 seconds , will Princy sling his leg over his fast bike and challenge, what will Baz do when his collar bone heals? As a benchmarking session , anyone who has changed their training over the last month should see the results in this. If you’ve improved , and many did, fantastic , well done. Intervals , chain gangs , pushing yourself , all the ways of taking time , that’s where you need to be. On the front on Sunday morning , not sitting in. Suffering , we love it! Many thanks to Gary and Pete for pushing off tonight and to my flag girl , sorry i didn’t get your name but they were all glad to see you! . Next 10 is July 2nd – Le Tour will be on so everyone should be psyched in the sunshine. Fozra Frodsham , see you Sunday.