JOK Chasing Sprint, Newborough, Sat 12 Oct

[Roger]

Final details are now posted.

[JK]

So, controls are being put out as we speak ...

So how about some predictions:

• Who will win each class?
• What will the winningt time be for this technical "Sprint" event and will they be as advertised?
• How many will be happier with (allegedly) short course lengths for Sunday when they have the JOK Chasing Sprint in their legs?
• How many minutes will it take to enter Newborough to get through the turnstile?

[JK]

For anyone wondering about seashore route choices (or even a stroll out to Llanddwyn Island), here are the tide tables for this weekend (don't forget to adjust for daylight saving):
http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/Ea ... onLength=7

While I am at it, here is the weather forecast:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2641706

Looking good for the Chases!

JK

[Roger]

So, controls are being put out as we speak ...

So how about some predictions:

• Who will win each class?
• What will the winning time be for this technical "Sprint" event and will they be as advertised?
  ...

The Results show that the answers to the first two questions are:

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M16-  Michael Hallett  BOK   M16  24:40(1)  34:01(1) =  58:41
MOpen Sander Vaher     SBOC  M21  19:44(2)  21:38(1) =  41:22
M40+  Martin Bagness   WAROC M50  20:15(1)  26:35(1) =  46:50
M55+  James Crawford   GO    M55  24:24(7)  26:09(1) =  50:33
W16-  Elen Norris      ERYRI W14  34:55(1)  38:26(1) =  73:21
WOpen Heather Burrows  LOC   W21  24:44(3)  27:47(2) =  52:31
W40+  Jackie Hallett   BOK   W55  26:46(2)  32:35(1) =  59:21
W55+  Linda Pakuls     GO    W55  26:41(1)  36:48(1) =  63:29

Sander Vaher and Heather Burrows came from behind to win when the young Prologue leaders Dane and Julie lost time in the Chase. Bilbo had a huge ten-minute win and Jackie impressed, running up and showing the youngsters how to do it.

But the best race of the day was on M55+, where James Crawford led home a sprinting pack of five, after glorious confusion in the gaffled section, carnage in the mid-green area and the lead changing hands several times on the last loop as the pressure told.

Congratulations to all the winners!