Clarion 50-mile TT

Well done to Chris Draper for a 2:04:10 in the Nottm Clarion 50 on the Granby course.

This makes him Club 50-mile Champion and winner of the Judge Trophy.

A pity more don't have a go at a 50 - it is not a long way!

4 comments

Chris Draper

Jun 04, 2018

Thanks Ed, the last 50 I did was on the Etwall course back in July/August 2001 with Neil and Nigel just before we headed off to the Alps for a week. I did a 1:58:something back then, but was more used to riding for longer periods of time. This year I’ve only done 4 rides in excess of 2 hours and one of those was on the turbo trainer so to ride a 50 was always going to be challenging. I probably went out a little too hard covering the first half in around 58 mins, as a result, I started to struggle from the 30 mile mark onward. Having said that, I got all the way around and recorded a time which was my main objective. Next time I ride a 50 I’ll have to do a few more longer rides beforehand.

p.hollands456

Jun 04, 2018

good ride well done good to see some results from events other than club TTs. wing nut

Chris Draper

Jun 05, 2018

There are some pictures on Kimroy's website now

http://www.kimroy-photography.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=800250

roger.widdowson

Jun 05, 2018

Great ride for that course. Yes. 58 seems way too fast for a first lap especially on that course!!!