Time Trial results

[SteveR]

Although cold, the time trials went on as planned. About 25 riders, of which 11 who rode the time trials, enjoyed a fish fry at the Pate trailhead.
The red loop was a little more challenging with the standing water and mud.
The cold air burning the lungs was also a factor in today's event.
A big thanks to Eric G for being the official time keeper, Chris for supplying the fish and cooking, Marty for the cooker and equipment, Sean for bringing the leftovers from the Epic, Steve R for the oil, and Mark for trail head maintenance.
The event also was a send off for Marty who will leave tomorrow for an overseas work trip.
We all wish him a safe journey and good fortune.

The results of the time trial were as follows:

Steve R 52.48
Jeff Powell 53.18
Mike E (Meco) 57.50
Robert ? 58.15
John Powell 59.21
Sean (Grumpy) 1:00.36
Jim (Redline 29) 1:02.10
Felix 1:07.05
Mike Hitchcock 1:11.08

Two riders missed a turn and did a shortened red loop
Bud Lawrence 53.32
Pedro 56.45

[Grumpy]

For those who chose to come out and enjoy todays events, in light of the cold weather, it was a great day at the trails. With those who wanted to take a lap for time, it was hard earned today with all the conditions, but it was nice to make it back to the Trailhead and enjoy the freah fried fish, and conversing with others. To everyone, Thanks, it made for a nice day at the trails.

Marty, best of luck to ya and I hope you enjoy your venture in China.

[Maloney]

Definately a great time! Marty, we'll miss you dude. Hurry back! Good job to everyone who rode for a time and thanks to everyone else for coming out. Definately a team effort for putting on this event.

A couple of notes.
* A few of us are planning on making a trip to Oak Mountain the weekend of December 19th. I'll make a thread and post details within the next few days once we get our plans set.
* Sometime in February we will be doing another cookout at the trailhead. Possibly the weekend of the 13th.

[ScottR]

Wish I could of made it; I didnt get off work until 700 am. :mad:

Good Luck Marty! China will have to step up its beer production/importation.

[egordon]

Keep in mind FEB 13 weekend has Valentines, and is also the weekend leading up to Martigras the following Tuesday..

[Ryan]

I hate that I missed it. I had a work thing pop up unexpectedly. Marty, see you soon. Safe trip.

[VT Scott]

Good Time! Thanks to all who contributed. Marty, go make a mint.

[carl]

dang. i didn't realize marty was leaving. good luck.

[scratchndent]

Thanks to everyone that came and to those of you that couldnt make it and are supporting my move to Asia. I will be using the forum to keep in touch and I will post pictures as I take them. I am missing the community already, but thanks to all. It feels nice to know that I will be riding with all of you in spirit, and body when I get back. Marty

[NoName2]

How long are ya gonna be gone?

[Barfly0421]

Had a great time; it was good geting back on the bike after being out of commision for a few months.

[deweybarnes]

sorry i couldnt make it like i said i would, girl came down really sick. Good luck on your trip.......