Speedy Kev Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 SARACEN RC AUDAX 19/4/2015 , jULIE'S CAFE IN DROITWICH, THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM... Audax, from the Latin, meaning "bold, daring or brave" so appropriate for cycling. 81 Audaxers, listening to the ride instructions, waiting for the start... I have to hold my hands up, within the first mile, I had led everyone the wrong way!! a quick U-turn, and we where off for real. A fairly large group had formed, and we steam rollered our way through Bishampton and Fladbury, so far, so good. We all got our Brevet cards stamped at Raphael's in Evesham, but didn't hang around, this is where the nucleus of 5 started, all Saracen RC riders. O. Hazlewood steel (abit coldy) M. Hazlewood carbon (strangely quite) L. D. Grey aluminium (coiled spring) K.Young carbon (1st navigator) K. Sargent aluminium (2nd navigator) The road between Evesham and Charlcote turn into a drag race, with all riders contributing to a fast run in to the second check point, special mention must go to L.D.Grey he powered us along, stringing out the group, no one was coming through, red zone etc... Second check point- Charlecote. feeding time at the zoo.... the final leg beckoned, all fuelled up we set off, just as the next group riders are coming in. we settle in quickly, K. Young sets a high pace, all do turns, for some reason, I'm off the front, it's not an attacking move, just I'm off the front, I keep going!! Owen rides across, " is there a gap?" "yep" "come through" "nope" the highest point at Cookhill is crested, we are on the Saltway, Lee opens up with the big guns, we all tuck in behind, If anyone is going to attack, we are running out of road, rapidly!! We all roll into Droitwich, traffic, traffic lights, pot holes etc negate an actual sprint finish, which I think is the right result, as we all finish together. Garmin Stats 71 miles, 877m ascent, av cadence 91, av HR 163, max HR 197 Thanks to all involved in organising and helping out, and congrats fellow Audaxers!! Bonus photos. selfy..... pro food... man of the match... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Great report as usual Kevin. You guys are clearly showing the benefit of the warm weather training and your race training programme. On a personal note I'm really looking forward to following you throughout the summer season. Also great to be able to say that all of today's starters finished safely and inside the time limit, that is to say no one too fast or too slow Well done everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Oh my God Kevin your ride reports get better and better!!! Absolutely love this report! You guys rode very well today! O especially, given the sorry state he was in last night/this morning! Gutted that I did't have it in the legs to got h distance with you guys, but had a fab ride nonetheless! Was sorry not to see you and LDG at the cafe when I got in but will catch up with you Tuesday! Take it easy tomorrow dude and once again fab report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks to Sean and the ladies at Julies. Plus Brian and Ann for freezing at Evsham. Dave, Judy, Mavis and Eddie in the warm at Charlecote. A great day was had by all and all starter returned safely to Julies for a well earned meal, cuppa plus the usual after ride chat. Good report from Speedy Kev regard their groups activities. Thanks to Hannah for her report on the days event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 A steadier group of about 14 riders formed after leaving Driotwich. Mainly Saracen riders with a few Stafford CC members brought down by our man in Stafford John Burton of Henry Burton cycles. An old friend of mine from Dorset successfully completed the run having only just returned to cycling after a 30 year lay of we raced together along with John Shelley and Mike McClure when in our teens. Our pace wasn't quite as brisk as Speedy's but we managed. Av speed 16.3mph Cadence variable 0-120 my HR max 140 Av 108 senior moment out on the road forgot to get the camera out of pocket but have some pic's before and after as follows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 This is the way for old school friends kept together by many years of cycling to finish of a great day out. A few beers a glass or two of wine a Chinese take away and a bloody good laugh about what we used to do. Tha'ts what friends are for!!! I'm afraid it was a little past John & Ann's bed time when we left. John had very rosy cheeks and Ann a little giggly and wobbly on her legs. May be it was that last bottle of red that was over the edge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Some further photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 And here is the official results on the Audax UK web site http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listevent/?Ride=15-542 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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