Aodho wrote: » Don't think so fella.. majority who have aired their opinion on the timing issue have also strongly qualified their (reasoanble) complaint w/ both compliments & congratulations to Michael & WW for the otherwise outstanding event they produced.
boege wrote: » If you were not in contention I can understand how people feel that this was a well run event and that the timing issues are overhyped. However, anyone with experience of stage racing would expect to see a GC lists before each stage so that they could identify their position together with numbers and times of other leading riders. We found out on the morning of stage 2 that had two riders in contention in the A2/A3 event. We did not know the time gaps or the numbers of the other leading riders. When asked, the commisaire was unable to provide any GC rider information and accepted that this was not normal. As a result riders rode the final stage blind of who was leading and by how much, and I do wonder if it affected the outcome of the race. In short the absence of GC information before stage 2 meant it was two seperate days of racing ran blind. It was not stage racing. I would define this as a critical failure and not something that can be dismissed. Whats done is done and the club can only repair some of the damage by putting out accurate final results. There is no doubting all the positives that people spoke about and that this event has enormous potential.
smurphy29 wrote: » The only difference between the two was that the second placed rider was last in GC because he had missed a lap on the first stage and been given a time penalty, which I only found out through talking to the guy.
Morrisseeee wrote: » Yes, I was talking to him aswell, he actually took it very well, he had a mechanical at the start line on Stage 1 and had to take a lap out. I think I would have packed it in at that stage, .........remember the weather! He then did a great TT, and then...........gave it some welly on Stage 3. If there was a prize for most aggressive rider, he would have won it easily.
maloner wrote: »
Slo_Rida wrote: » Is this the TT where some guy saw another guy having a mechanical and so gave him his own bike to finish? Quality bit of comeradory #spiritoftheweekend
dedocdude wrote: » are the comms enforcing the rule on pro kit being worn in races? Thought it was strictly club or plain kit only -
michael196 wrote: » looks like ur bursting out if the kit Fondry.....any comment ?
maloner wrote: » Yup. Loads more on Amy Norah Farrell's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/amynorah
Morrisseeee wrote: » I'm not seeing any pics, are they hidden or something?
Arthurdaly wrote: » Its such a shame about the timing issue, otherwise that was the best event of the year. IMO Charleville is the best race on the calendar, aside from the timing issues Wexford 2 day is right up there. High quality field made for sublime racing. Thanks Wexford Wheelers.
Plastik wrote: » Black Umbrella highlights are online now too.
buffalo wrote: » Have you been to the Rás Dhún na nGall? Buzzing through Ardara with half the village out to cheer you on takes some beating!
fondriest wrote: » That's me getting pushed and pro team kit was never mentioned to me anyway . I always wear my club gear but that's the only skinsuit I have . Glad to see you didn't miss the point of the picture
dedocdude wrote: » Team Sky riders in A4 races around the country.
Platform Web wrote: » Saw a guy almost refused a start in Dungarvan last year for that, he was on his way out of the start and I told him to turn his 1984 Renault Elf jersey inside out. He did and raced but the CI Commissaire was adamant! Anyways, prob need to cut guys slack on a day when we all got soaked on stage 1!
