Had a good weekend at Lancelin for the Coastal Clash. Its good to get out of your pond and have a swim in the Ocean now and then. The event was well run, with about 8 discreet events over the weekend. To compete for the King of the Coast (or queen) title you had to do 5 events which they nominated. Saturday night was a criterium around a block in the centre of town. These blokes battled it out, with one bloke being knocked out every 2nd lap. It came down to the last two and they disappeared down the back straight on the last lap.... and never emerged. They pranged into each other, took a fair bit of bark off, and it was called a draw!
Sunday, was a 37km time trial, which was one of the nominated events for the king of the coast. A loop down to Ledge Point and return. Being a Wiese, and the participants setting off at 30 second intervals in alphabetical order, Sarah and I were next to last to start, and I swear to god, the sea breeze came in when they were up to the L's, and we ended up with headwind, whereas the A's got blown both ways. Thats my story anyway.
Sarah picked up a handy 3rd in the ladies for a bit of silverwear. I was very much an also ran, coming in 6th out of the blokes. Keep your eyes out for it next year. Also keep your eyes open for the Anaconda Adventure race entries opening in April. Google it for details.
I can see that you were held back, only 6th out of 59 or so men in the time trial! And Sarah was 3rd out of 15. Congratulations to both, in what must have been a very serious field. (http://results.racetectiming.com/default.aspx?CId=11&RId=115).
ReplyDeleteTo start earlier next time, how about telling them that you are Awiese instead of a Wiese!!