The SW breeze did arrive after a fairly calm start and probably kept the PB list fairly short. But it was a relaxed Spring day all the same even though there was obviously plenty of effort made out on the course.

The 'stand-out' man of the day was, clearly, Patrick but only just clear of Matt Illingworth who, of course had the adjusted Standards time in his keeping; just as he did last week. But Colin Rose was not far off, sandwiched between two U19 juniors, Ollie Bleddyn and Jay Lindorff. Ollie kept the timekeeper awake and attentive by keeping his transponder safe and warm in his pocket where it didn't have to do much work at all. Abi Smeaton was well clear of the other girls but only just behind Christian Lo who had a point to prove after missing the 'Gents' ride - so he recovered his pride with a PB. The last rider around the course, Jenny Sammons had left her 'go-fast' shoes at home and had to wait for Pete to finish his ride and change into his slippers before she could start at the end of the field. But she wasn't intending to, and didn't, keep us waiting long - in fact she was one of the few who negatively split the two halves of her ride. Well done!

John Healy and Steve had done their job assembling a fine crew of helpers: Steve himself brought the equipment trailer and set up the course, had a quick 4-lapper before taking down his earlier work; John showed that his speed on his come-back ride last week was certainly not the work of his partner. Lorraine was back at home on the start line after spending the past few weeks officiating at events across the range of cycling disciplines over the other side of the continent and was assisted by Michelle Wong. Gwynn Williams managed the desk with the help of Cathi Dixon (and Steve learnt a bit about that task too) while Lachlan Connan did some vicarious training for a come-back ride next Tuesday by calling and recording numbers for the back-up timing. Lenny and Jenny McIntyre managed to keep the track clear of wandering pedestrians (and ducks) at the southern end of the course and Sally Churchill looked after things again at the top-end exit. And for all that ninety-nine riders are probably very grateful. Thank you. And thanks to the mob who just pitched in to help pack things up at the end.

And thanks too to Mater (AnR Coffee) for being there for us again this week. He and his lady are always welcome!