2014 Carl Roach 25TT

[Rob Jones]

Hi I lost a little black phone sized wallet at the event. Either dropped in Jason s car or left in a hi vis jacket. Please let me know if you stumble across it as valuable contents. Ta Rob

[Steven]

Many Congratulations for all involved today - another well coordinated event.  The 'Curse of Carl' struck again when cones appeared on the course just before the start.  The course had to be shortened to approx 22.5miles. Just to rub it in, they were removed again mid-event!  Conditions were tough, but it did not stop Matt Bottrill posting an amazing time.  Good ride too from Keiron, just over a minute behind.

Mark Nott also deserves a mention for beating me for the first ( and I suspect, not the last time!).  Grasshopper, you can now walk the rice paper!

[ron b]

The spies at the turn did witness a rider trying to go down the old road, despite the fact there were two marshals with their arms outstretched and some arrows pointing the riders in the right direction, back up the dual carriage way. A "Red Shorts" moment? One point on behalf of the Honourable Association of Sign erectors, can we source longer cable ties, Ebay maybe and we seem to have more left hand arrow signs than right ? But at least the weather was fine, but the wind picked up quite a bit at 10.30. More Oggies will receive their C&G in sign putting up, dodging traffic and the use of snips. Thanks for the help gents.

[marknott]

Hi All.

Just wanted to take a moment to say "A Big Thank You" to all who helped out today, which allowed us riders to represent such a fantastic club !!!

Steven, "Big Ups" to you for coaching and mentoring me, much appreciated !!! "Still got loads to learn, Master"LOL

I over heard several riders saying what a well organised event,so thanks again to Steve Landeg and all the team.!!!!

Cheers,

Mark N.

[Rob Jones]

Yeah poor Steve, felt for you today mate. Anyone brave enough to take on this cursed event deserves the top qualification in event organisation!
SWTRA are off my Xmas list - We really should let them know the situation they put us in today (possibly they were not even aware of the fleeting visit made by the tree fellers). Once the cones were down we could not have been in a more dangerous place for the start in my view. We'd have positioned ourselves well down the layby had we known. Some riders were understandably frustrated at the start but not towards Ogmore. At least they wouldn't of had a good time today anyway, given the conditions.

[Jason S]

Great result today - this ranges from good organisation to ride times to Lynne's corn beef pie!
 Well done Mr Landeg, you deserve a huge glass of red tonight.

(Rob - your phone case in question is not in my car)

[Rob Jones]

Thanks Jason, its not a phone case as such. Its a black synthetic thing with a zip. Card is now cancelled but the cash in it would be useful! Its either in a hi vis jacket pocket (back in the bin bag) or I've drooped it in layby or car park. Clumsy fool!

[stevelandeg]

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Yesterday, there were a few of you that I didn't say much to, didn't say anything and didn't even see you at all. Obviously the day didn't start too well with 2Km of cones sprouting up out of nowhere and I the inside of my head turning into mush but I think we made the better decision with the information we had at the time to shorten the race. If, and if, we had known that cone removal would have commenced before 10:00, postponing the start could have been the best except for creating a timekeeper's nightmare.

Apart from a few dissapointed competitors who didn't get to race the full distance, the various forum comments, emails and texts I have seen since close of play have been positive and asking me to pass on their thanks for providing them with some sport.

If there are any workable suggestions on how to improve on yesterday's efforts, let me know.
There's still a little admin to do which I am slowly progressing with today as well as search for Rob's piggy bank in the mountain of stuff still in the back of my car.

Does anyone know who has the race sign on sheets?

Oh, an here's a gentle reminder for the Ogmore competitor who is yet to provide a race fee. I have your entry form so I know where you live....and I'll tell Mary.

Thanks for contributing to the effort.

[stevelandeg]

Great result today - this ranges from good organisation to ride times to Lynne's corn beef pie!
 Well done Mr Landeg, you deserve a huge glass of red tonight.

(Rob - your phone case in question is not in my car)

Sorry matey, it wasn't glass, it was a bottle.

[xrayspecs]

I heard many positive comments and everyone I spoke to was just happy to ride and understood why the course needed to be shortened.
Don't worry i'll get a cheque in the post if someone PM's me an address to send it to.

[traine]

Steve
You have received great comments and you we'll deserve them. We all appreciate the time and trouble you have taken and I add my congratulations for a star event. We need heroes in the club !
Tim

[Rob Jones]

Steve
You have received great comments and you we'll deserve them. We all appreciate the time and trouble you have taken and I add my congratulations for a star event. We need heroes in the club !
Tim

Tim now joins the elite list of heroes in the club, as he found my wallet/ purse (in a hi vis jacket). Well done Tim, I know where my vote for club person of the year is going!