2009 Leanachan A Round 3
Below freezing conditions led to a fast but surprisingly grippy course for the Wheelers at Leanachan Forest. A battle royal between the 2 Gavins led to Gavin Shirley pipping Gavin Maclean by just 6 seconds for first place. Gavin’s brother, James just failed to catch a tiring Gregor Muir for third spot. Many other riders enjoyed their own personal competitions down the field with Steve Bradley being particularly pleased by some of the scalps taken on his climb up the rankings. Nix Forster took line honours for the ladies in front of Marian Austin. Callum Fraser and Michael Lawrie stuck at it on the long road back to the finish whereas the unluckiest man of the day was David Mee. After an overnight repair session on his bike failed to get that back wheel to run true, a spare bike from Off Beat Bikes and a quick pedal-switch reinvigorated his challenge, only to be outdone by a puncture. Thanks to the Forestry Commission and all the helpers – next race is Invergarry on the 18th Jan.
1. Gavin Shirley 46:43
2. Gavin Maclean 46:49
3. Gregor Muir 50:47
4. James Shirley 50:58
5. Alistair Maclennan 51:33
6. Graham Brooks 52:02
7. Davy Gunn 55:18
8. Mike Thouless 55:33
9. Fos 57:21
10. Rory Robinson 57:28
11. Roddy Wells 57:29
12. Doug Little 58:17
13. Phil Gardiner 60:13
14. Steve Bradley 60:25
15. Jim Melvin 60:31
16. Nigel Bailey 61:10
17. Andy Rogers 61:12
18. Nix Forster 61:52
19. Andy Slater 62:19
20. John/Olga Shirley 62:27
21. Gavin Linfield 63:38
22. Gordon Watson 67:40
23. Marian Austin 69:44
24. Callum Fraser 77:17
25. Michael Lawrie 77:23
26. Fiona Gunn 78:24
27. John Anderson 69:25
28. Phil Kyle 83:55
29. David Mee 105:00
30. Rory Stewart DNF
Short Course
1. Katherine Landsborough 35:19
2. Fergus Fraser 68:26
3. Alasdair Fraser 68:27