CL 2014 R17 - Road Race Champs 24/7

What's the format for tonight's race? Is it a handicap or are we all let off together?

And if it is handicapped, will the rest of the scratch bunch be given a small advantage before Pat is allowed to set off? :P

open race as far as I know - all in together

devil take the hindmost then :-)

Well done all, and thanks to the organisers. Very deserving winner, soloing in ahead of some very good candidates.

Medals were Brian Mc, Darragh Long and Brian Ahern, with Aideen Keenan taking the women's trophy.

Congrats Brian. I think it was the tale of the Postman that inspired you.

Thanks to the organisers for a great night on the bike. My first time in Mondello and it was a novelty for a club race.

Brian McArdle you are a beast. That was a really wonderful long effort. Not quite sure how you dig so so deep but you deserve gold, silver and bronze for that effort.

Brian Ahern you are some bike handler - it's fair to say that you took the last corner at double the speed of those around you. Could you give me some lessons please? :-)

Pat O'Brien, my sincere apologies for nearly taking you out as we entered the last lap. Two riders came on my inside unexpectedly which caused me to change my line mid-turn. Not sure how it didn't end up worse as I had some contact on my inside and then tangled with you. Again, sorry as I know that cost you some momentum and some positions.

Liam.

Well done Brian, a deserved trophy winner. All I had to do was sign on it would seem! :)

Here are some photos from the Club Champs last Thursday night in Mondello Park

John

www.flickr.com/photos/125784463@N07/sets/72157645934931556/

I know I'm a bit late to the party here but when a fella puts in an absolutely epic performance I think it should be acknowledged!
When BMcA made his move I thought it was too early to be going solo. You can fool yourself into thinking you're sitting comfortably in the bunch but it's only when you try to pop off the front you realise how hard it is. It's great to see an aggressive performance like that winning any race, but especially a championship race. We tried to get him back but he was just too strong on the night.
There have been suggestions that there was a gentleman's agreement not to chase Brian down because of all of the hard work he does as PRO but there's no truth on that theory!
We now have a hot favourite for the hill climb title too. I need to go on a diet.
Well done Brian, you could have been a PRO.