2009 Fassifern Round 1
Bright sunshine and zero wind produced great cycling conditions for the Wheeler’s first race of the Winter League at Fassfern. Mike Thouless had set a testing course, long steady climbs combined with sketchy descents giving all riders equal amounts of fun and lung-busting pain. Gavin Maclean proved to be a worthy winner, coming in over 90 seconds clear of Gregor Muir and Hendry McNicol. KT Tuer was the first lady home, also claiming a few scalps in an overall top 10 finish. Graeme Corner, freshly back from a high-altitude training camp in the Alps, earned a highly creditable 10th position. One name to watch is Ben Miller, a mere 13 years of age, who left many more experienced riders toiling in his wake as he finished 13th. Thanks to Stuart Wilkie of Fassfern Estates, Mike T, Jim, Andrew and Colleen for providing an excellent introduction to the new season. Next race returns to the legendary Lochaline loop on the 23rd November.
1 Gavin Maclean 34.17
2 Gregor Muir 35.47
3 Hendry McNicol 36.48
4 Alastair Maclennan 37.22
5 Davy Gunn 38.39
6 Graham Brooks 39.17
7 Mike Thouless 39.32
8 Andrew Foggo 41.45
9 Kate Tuer 42.48 1st Lady
10 Graeme Corner 43.33
11 Graham Anderson 44
12 Allan Macpherson 44.57
13 Jim Melvin 45.58
14 Ben Miller 45.59 1st Junior
15 Nicola Forster 46.33 2nd Lady
16 Gary MacMahon 46.58
17 Nigel Bailey 47.06
18 Gavin Linfield 47.29
19 Roddy Wells 47.53
20 Andy Slater 48
21 Keith Maclure 48.12
22 Doug Little 48.28
23 Andy Rogers 48.5
24 Sara Byrne 49.05
25 Steve Bradley 49.56
26 Gordon Watosn 50.54
27 Helen Karlsson 51.58
28 Rory Stewart 52.14
29 Marian Austin 55.56
30 Phillipe De Billot 57.23
31 Gavin Queen 57.23
32 Nigel Miller 59.03
33 Fiona Gunn 60.46
34 David Mee 62.54
35 Ninian Christie 68.54
Short course
1 Tom MacMahon 46.05
2 Katherine Landsborough 56.37
Tandem John and Olga Shirley 57.57