RR Kew crit 14/3

My first ride in A-grade, with the sole objective to last as long as I
could with the bunch. With no racing at Sandown tue night, A-grade
numbers swelled to 35, which is alot for a midweek crit at Kew. 31
riders in B-grade meant the circuit would be a bit crowded, so any
rider that was more than 1/2 a lap down would be pulled out.

45min +3 laps

Started at the back as I always do, (yeah I know not a good place to
be, but it's a bad habit I've developed) and just tried to get a handle
of the pace. The hammer was put down on lap 2, I was wondering what I'd
got myself into.

With 22min gone the bunch slowed coming around the sweeper, a perfect
chance to see what life was like at the front. Two guys jump away, and
foolishly I decide to bridge the gap, this lasted for 3 laps, with HR
not dropping below 185. From here it was a case of hanging on, and
hoping I was still there at the end.

Passing B-grade for the second time got a bit tricky, as the leading
girls refused to back off, I reckon it took almost 3 laps to complete
the pass.

With 3 laps to go I tried to move up, but I was really starting to
struggle, made up a bit of ground with 2 to go, but gave it up on the
bell lap.
The encouragement I was getting around the circuit really helped, and
made me even more determined to hang on. Really proud of my effort,
and even though I found it bloody hard, I still enjoyed myself.

The Average speed was 40.6, quickest B-grade race I'd done was 37.8!

Legs are feeling the pinch today...well actually they're
it was well worth it


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essendon93

Well done ess, just help me chase down peter next week would ya?


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Jono L

Jono L Wrote:
Well done ess, just help me chase down peter next week would ya?If by some miracle I've got something left in the tank, then yeah sure..
I don't mind sacrificing myself to get you off the front....now back to
reality


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essendon93

On Mar 15, 8:24 pm, essendon93 essendon93.2nh...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote:
My first ride in A-grade, with the sole objective to last as long as I
could with the bunch. With no racing at Sandown tue night, A-grade
numbers swelled to 35, which is alot for a midweek crit at Kew. 31
riders in B-grade meant the circuit would be a bit crowded, so any
rider that was more than 1/2 a lap down would be pulled out.

45min +3 laps

Started at the back as I always do, (yeah I know not a good place to
be, but it's a bad habit I've developed) and just tried to get a handle
of the pace. The hammer was put down on lap 2, I was wondering what I'd
got myself into.

With 22min gone the bunch slowed coming around the sweeper, a perfect
chance to see what life was like at the front. Two guys jump away, and
foolishly I decide to bridge the gap, this lasted for 3 laps, with HR
not dropping below 185. From here it was a case of hanging on, and
hoping I was still there at the end.

Passing B-grade for the second time got a bit tricky, as the leading
girls refused to back off, I reckon it took almost 3 laps to complete
the pass.

With 3 laps to go I tried to move up, but I was really starting to
struggle, made up a bit of ground with 2 to go, but gave it up on the
bell lap.
The encouragement I was getting around the circuit really helped, and
made me even more determined to hang on. Really proud of my effort,
and even though I found it bloody hard, I still enjoyed myself.

The Average speed was 40.6, quickest B-grade race I'd done was 37.8!

Legs are feeling the pinch today...well actually they're
it was well worth it

--
essendon93

Wow Ess!

Well Done. I feel better about the fact I could not keep up with you
guys on the last BR.

It good to see that some of the old BRs are kicking arse.

Well done guys.

Dave A wrote:
It good to see that some of the old BRs are kicking arse.


And some are just getting old.

Dave"about to hit one of those x0 ages"B

essendon93 Wrote:
My first ride in A-grade, with the sole objective to last as long as I
could with the bunch. With no racing at Sandown tue night, A-grade
numbers swelled to 35, which is alot for a midweek crit at Kew. 31
riders in B-grade meant the circuit would be a bit crowded, so any
rider that was more than 1/2 a lap down would be pulled out.

45min +3 laps

Started at the back as I always do, (yeah I know not a good place to
be, but it's a bad habit I've developed) and just tried to get a handle
of the pace. The hammer was put down on lap 2, I was wondering what I'd
got myself into.

With 22min gone the bunch slowed coming around the sweeper, a perfect
chance to see what life was like at the front. Two guys jump away, and
foolishly I decide to bridge the gap, this lasted for 3 laps, with HR
not dropping below 185. From here it was a case of hanging on, and
hoping I was still there at the end.

Passing B-grade for the second time got a bit tricky, as the leading
girls refused to back off, I reckon it took almost 3 laps to complete
the pass.

With 3 laps to go I tried to move up, but I was really starting to
struggle, made up a bit of ground with 2 to go, but gave it up on the
bell lap.
The encouragement I was getting around the circuit really helped, and
made me even more determined to hang on. Really proud of my effort,
and even though I found it bloody hard, I still enjoyed myself.

The Average speed was 40.6, quickest B-grade race I'd done was 37.8!

Legs are feeling the pinch today...well actually they're
it was well worth it
Well done, the pace was on Wednesday due to the inflated numbers.
Usually, with only about 15 riders the lackey band breaks after 2-3
tough laps and the pace will drop off for the main group but with 35 it
kept on stretching.

That course always rips me a new one and being 90kgs i find it hard to
keep up with the little whippets.

What kit were you wearing?


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byron27

Uhhh,

Ess would have been wearing his red lotto gear with red helmet

I was wearing black BikeNow gear...


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Jono L

Jono L Wrote:
Uhhh,

Ess would have been wearing his red lotto gear with red helmet

I was wearing black BikeNow gear...
i met you Jono.

Dont remember the red lotto gear though...


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byron27

byron27 Wrote:
Well done, the pace was on Wednesday due to the inflated numbers.
Usually, with only about 15 riders the lackey band breaks after 2-3
tough laps and the pace will drop off for the main group but with 35 it
kept on stretching.

That course always rips me a new one and being 90kgs i find it hard to
keep up with the little whippets.

What kit were you wearing?Yep I had the Davitamon-Lotto on, riding that sexy Cervelo


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essendon93

byron27 Wrote:
i met you Jono.

Dont remember the red lotto gear though...
Yeh thought so..

Thing is Ess has nothing but red lotto tops, you'd think he's sponsored
by them or something!


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Jono L