Sunday, 4 October 2009

A bad weekend for racing

This weekend I was meant to be racing Dusk til Dawn with Ali. Various things happening meant no sleep on friday and coming home on saturday. So this morning I thought I should go and do the cross race at Leverhulme Park. Halfway through the first lap I had had enough. I had be shoved out of the way too many times and just couldn't be bothered. I continued riding but wasn't really pushing. Then I had someone barge past me slamming his bike through my elbow. That was it for me, I stopped. Think that is my first DNF!!! Think it might be time for a while off racing and some fun rides on the mountain bike!
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11 comments:

  1. Jane4 October 2009 at 16:37

    Sorry to hear the weekend didn't go to plan, non racing fun sounds like a good antidote.

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  2. simondbarnes4 October 2009 at 17:06

    That's the problem with mid-field - far too much barging going on. It was far more civilised at the rear end of the field :)
    Hope your elbow isn't too sore. Nice to finally meet you!

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  3. terrahawk4 October 2009 at 19:40

    learn karate ;-)

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  4. kate4 October 2009 at 20:48

    sounds like you both need some fun rides :) take care

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  5. trio4 October 2009 at 21:15

    I think the stress of the weekend meant just a little more was too much! I had sat up 5 mins into the race, not good in such a short race!

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  6. M&J5 October 2009 at 08:18

    Sorry not to get to meet you two at D2D, hope everything's ok.

    Cross racing sounds horrible, or was that an unfortunate blip of aggressive riders? No wonder it's called 'cross'!

    Take it easy, Trio.

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  7. Dave Haygarth5 October 2009 at 08:27

    Go have some fun - no good if your mind or heart aren't in it - it'll come back when it's time !

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  8. Red Bike5 October 2009 at 08:49

    Oh no Trio. The last time I heard from you, you were on your way there!

    I very nearly came to watch the CX. I would have been shocked to have seen you there!

    As Kate said. More fun 'Trio' rides and less racing.

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  9. trio5 October 2009 at 16:54

    Jo: I loved cross last year so hope I learn to love it again!

    Dave: Going to just do work miles and night rides for a while I think. Promised Ali a ride once I get a weekend as well, which might be a while as working the next couple!

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  10. rooleymoor7 October 2009 at 17:03

    fit some sidewinder missiles to your bike, they'll think twice about barging you in the future!! Hope you recover quickly.

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  11. Pink Orange 57 October 2009 at 17:36

    Aw thats sad, but if you don't enjoy it don't do it. You are probably all raced out x

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