By Colin Meikle
The weather seems to be a common theme in resent posts and this one is no different. 4 St Chris riders (Andy W, Colin G, Colin M and Derek) took part in the 25 mile TT held at Uplawmoor on Wednesday 25th May. The course started just outside of Ulawmoor and went straight down the A736 to Irvine and back so there was no chance of going off course.
The weather had been changeable most of the day but half an hour before the start it settled down to cold, pouring rain and stiff cross wind. I attempted a quick warm up under a sheet of tarpaulin stretched between my boot lid and a fence but the pretty ineffective, the only way to warm up was to stay in the car with the heaters on.
Once underway the route it'self was OK, the standing water and strong winds made me a little nervous particularly in the first half which was fast (pretty much down hill all the way). The strong gusting wind made it difficult to stay in any predictable position on the road, which was not great as there was a reasonable amount of traffic. The return leg was hard with some long uphill drags, however the slower speed made it feel safer. I can imagine this would be a very good course on a quiet sunny morning and I look forward to trying it again in better conditions. This night I was just glad to get of the bike, I don't think I've ever been so wet and cold on a "summer's" evening. The conditions didn't slow everyone the fastest time was a very fast 55.19!
Full results:
45 Robin Wilkins Velo Ecosse 00.55.19
47 Iain Grant Dooleys Cycles 00.56.34
40 Eddie Addis Velo Ecosse 00.57.21
51 Jim Cusick Glasgow Couriers CC 00.57.25
43 Jamie Kennedy Glasgow Couriers CC 00.57.39
49 Tam Gordon Dooleys Cycles 00.57.48
36 Matt Hennon Inverclyde Velo 00.59.05
38 Paul Friel Glasgow Couriers CC 00.59.48
21 Peter Collins Team Icarus 01.00.21
7 Gareth Barnes Walkers Cycling Club 01.00.58
34 Scott Hawkins Glasgow Couriers CC 01.01.07
41 Sean Gray Dooleys Cycles 01.01.13
33 Mark SkillingAyr Roads/Harry 01.01.23
20 William Aiton East Kilbride RC 01.01.44
31 Scott Newman Inverclyde Velo 01.01.48
37 Kenny Kentley Equipe Velo Ecosse 01.02.29
14 Neil CampbellAyr Roads/ Harry 01.02.43
12 Alex McPhee Dales CRT 01.02.47
6 Robert Kelly Ayr Roads/ Harry 01.02.51
22 Kenneth ChristieJohnstone Wheelers 01.03.42
23 John AndersonGlasgow Couriers CC 01.04.03
16 Colin GillespieSt Christophers CC 01.04.08
8 Derek McMillanSt Christophers CC 01.04.29
32 Gary Maher Dales CRT 01.05.11
11 Richard MacPhersonGlasgow United CC 01.05.52
5 Colin Meikle St Christophers CC 01.06.25
2 Patricia Baird Inverclyde Velo 01.06.42
29 Bob Taylor Dooleys Cycles 01.06.49
25 Mike FergusonJohnstone Wheelers 01.07.05
24 Fred Connor VC Glasgow South 01.07.53
10 Martin Shields Dales CRT 01.08.05
3 Charles Adams VC Glasgow South 01.09.01
4 Val Martin Dales CRT 01.09.15
17 Paul Hornby Glasgow Ivy CC 01.09.18
27 Jocky Johnstone Team Icarus 01.10.32
26 Frazer Grant Dales CRT M/V 01.11.32
15 Peter Forsyth Walkers Cycling Club 01.12.07
9 Grant Thomson Stirling Bike Club 01.12.54
18 Tommy Gribbon Walkers Cycling Club 01.14.04
13 Isobel FletcherGlasgow Wheelers CC 01.14.45
1 Andrew Wilson St Christophers CC 01.17.08
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