2nd Overall & 2nd on Standard (National Silver)
“Nationals” coming thick and fast, this time without the youngsters, unless one counts 40 somethings
Great new course (15 miler) on smooth tarmac, between Catterick and Bedale, Norf Yaaawksha, on a gorgeous Autumn morning - but attritional with numerous climbs....proving perfect for me with 2nd place overall in 31-28 and equalling the National Age Record...just 18 secs behind race winner Steve Ayres and 5 secs ahead of 3rd place Keith Murray.
On a slight downside, the actual National Championship jersey is awarded based on age weighting...pre race I had no expectation in closing the 12m30sec ish gap advantage the amazing 89 year old Ron Hallam (YES, 89 
) had on me, and so it proved, although I got within 8 seconds....the boy must have a dedicated wardrobe for his yearly collection. Well done that man. 🏆🙌
Celebrations commenced with a couple of Yorkshire Blondes meeting my pal Dave at nearby Scorton-on-Swale, delectable I must say, and heck they went down well - and still the sun shone
[if honest, annoyed at the HQ, one of my best performances of the season...to beat the likes of Keith Murray (at my age) and so close to winning the race overall, and also there was a 'swell' of "you deserve it" in the HQ and carpark, and to learn I still did not win the National was very disappointing. Did not stay for the presentation, but genuinely was meeting a pal for a beer who had arrived early...so had an excuse...😎😡]
“Nationals” coming thick and fast, this time without the youngsters, unless one counts 40 somethings
Great new course (15 miler) on smooth tarmac, between Catterick and Bedale, Norf Yaaawksha, on a gorgeous Autumn morning - but attritional with numerous climbs....proving perfect for me with 2nd place overall in 31-28 and equalling the National Age Record...just 18 secs behind race winner Steve Ayres and 5 secs ahead of 3rd place Keith Murray.
On a slight downside, the actual National Championship jersey is awarded based on age weighting...pre race I had no expectation in closing the 12m30sec ish gap advantage the amazing 89 year old Ron Hallam (YES, 89 ) had on me, and so it proved, although I got within 8 seconds....the boy must have a dedicated wardrobe for his yearly collection. Well done that man. 🏆🙌Celebrations commenced with a couple of Yorkshire Blondes meeting my pal Dave at nearby Scorton-on-Swale, delectable I must say, and heck they went down well - and still the sun shone
[if honest, annoyed at the HQ, one of my best performances of the season...to beat the likes of Keith Murray (at my age) and so close to winning the race overall, and also there was a 'swell' of "you deserve it" in the HQ and carpark, and to learn I still did not win the National was very disappointing. Did not stay for the presentation, but genuinely was meeting a pal for a beer who had arrived early...so had an excuse...😎😡]
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