Week 189 - The Lakes Means Winter

[Andy]

Well, winter has arrived! How do I know that?

[toeneybow]

well think the lack of replies says much of how it must of been more to peoples liking this year, and its no coincidence that being easier is the answer, end of.....

and for all those selfish individuals that say at times that trials arent hard enough, study the information below and see how similar the results are, whilst the severity was very different....

2010 National - 6 dropped and first into 100s is 33rd Clubman - 14 dropped and first into 100s is 51st

2009 National - 14 dropped and first into 100s is 26th Clubman - 32 dropped and first into 100s is 36th

2009 2010

Dabill Dabill

Brown Brown

Haslam Haslam

Richardson Danby

Wigg Wiggins

Danby Thorpe

Thorpe Phillipson

Brice Morphet

Fry Austermule

Challoner Brice

Baker Chilton

Ludgate Richardson

Austermule Baker

Pearson Sadler

Farrer Pearson

Shirt Carr

Chilton Ludgate

will let you draw your own parallels from the above, but the trial overal is not as healthy as it has been, but the easing of the route will only help this in my beleif. having not been for a few years, i was surprised by the lack of crowd/hangers on this year, with it being almost ghostly beyond the riders. there was little to no crack in the start area both at the beginning and end of the day. there was always a buzz at the start area and this was very lacking. i didnt stop over to judge what the pubs were like, but do hope it was better after a few drinks was had by those attending. hopefully the trend will be to keep the sections sensible and hope that the buzz will return.... keep up the good work!

Edited October 20, 2010 by toeneybow

[rockyrider]

You guys are so lucky for the enthusiasm and participation you have on a near weekly basis. Hang on to it and promote it as long as you can. rockyrider