Fair to say that things were a little bit wet and windy for this year’s Xmas Handicap! However, despite the amber weather warning, 19  riders braved the conditions. Congratulations to Liam on taking the win! Special mention has to go to Gregor and Cory for toughing it out on the tandem despite being somewhat hungover! Congratulations also to Foss for winning the Civic Community Award for helping Marian out with her puncture and to Doug/Eileen for winning the best decorated Xmas bike ( Elf and Safety may however have something to say about the Christmas tree helmet decoration coming loose and blocking Doug’s line of vision on the singletrack descent!).

Many thanks to Andy for organising the event, to Marian for helping with course marking and to Jacqui and Dave for organising the much needed refreshments. The next race is Vince’s Winter League Memorial race at Nevis Range on Saturday the 30th of December.

XMAS HANDICAP 2023
Finish Time                                                    True Time
1 John Anderson (E-bike) 32:10:00           1 Liam Moynihan 27:17:00
2 Liam Moynihan 45:17:00                          2 James Shirley 28:30:00
3 James Tedham 45:27:00                          3 James Tedham 31:27:00
4 Gregor & Cory Muir 45:56:00                   4 Leon Sims (E-bike) 32:00:00
5 Oli Warlaw 46:05:00                                  5 Oli Warlaw 32:05:00
6 James Shirley 46:30:00                            6 John Anderson (E-bike) 32:10:00
7 Ailsa Pooleman 47:16:00                         7 Ben Miller 34:04:00
8 Robbie Cant 48:24:00                              8 Robbie Cant 34:24:00
9 Ben Miller 49:04:00                                  9 Fos (E-bike & repairman) 34:50:00
10 Ian Pooleman 49:05:00                        10 Ian Pooleman 36:05:00
11 Gill Barnes 49:09:00                              11 Ailsa Pooleman 40:16:00
12 Jess Acheson 50:34:00                       12 Gregor & Cory Muir 40:56:00
13 Leon Sims (E-bike) 52:00:00               13 Jess Acheson 41:34:00
14 Fos (E-bike) 54:50:00                           14 Gill Barnes 45:09:00
15 Marian Austin 56:27:00                       15 Marian Austin (puncture) 55:27:00
16 Donald P & Sophie 60:47:00               16 Donald P & Sophie 58:47:00
17 Doug Little 63:30:00                             17 Doug Little (puncture) 60:30:0