Mini DH

13 Responses to “FoD Results Dec 09”

1. 
   

   jamesbarclay
   

   3 months ago

   the way they staggered the race was so crap i was held up by two people! i reckon i could have gone at least 15 seconds faster!
2. 
   

   Jimmy
   

   3 months ago

   What a shambles – watched first 4 female riders go then stood on top of the hill for 90 minutes waiting for the timing to get fixed – there was never a chance of 2nd run after this delay.
   The weekend and all rider preparation for this race was ruined by the timing cock-up. Why not have two timing systems ready to go in case of this sort of thing happening?
   The event was excellent in every other way thanks to the organisers and marshals – but such a shame. When you pay so much to enter a race, and the cost of travel and accomodation for some, only getting one run sucks.
3. 
   

   Isaac
   

   3 months ago

   My run was unbelievably bad, but mainly due to the fact that 20 second gaps are not long enough! Being stuck behind someone sucks so bad. Plus you could have told us second runs weren’t happening before our first runs because I talked to loads of people who crashed and gave up (including me) thinking “never mind I’ve got next run” instead of running to get back on our bikes.
4. 
   

   Bobby
   

   3 months ago

   Was there any official photographer? Can someone post a link if so please.

   I have seen some pics here http://mrg.photium.com , but wondered if there were any more as couldnt find a pic i liked.

   thanks!
5. 
   

   Beth
   

   3 months ago

   Bobby, have a look on http://www.englishbayphotography.co.uk/group7528.html
6. 
   

   ryan
   

   3 months ago

   does any one else know were any other photos are posted ?
   thanks
7. 
   

   Tim
   

   3 months ago

   This was my first attempt at DH racing and it showed! I really must get some mud tyres…

   Like others, I was very disappointed to only get one timed run and felt it was an expensive day out (though fortunately I live relatively nearby and didn’t have accommodation costs too). However, having been involved in a variety of different sports over the years, this is not the first time something like this has happened to me. Do remember that the organisers don’t set out to mess up your day and they put in a lot of effort, giving up their own time to try and make sure the competitors have fun. I for one wouldn’t have fancied taping the course out in the pouring rain on Saturday. I’m assuming that they’re not in it for profit, but I could be wrong.

   That’s not to say that they did everything right and Andy’s experience shows that there are some issues that need to be addressed before the next event. It’s a shame when the actions of one or two can cast a shadow over all the others who are working hard on your behalf.

   Anyway, disappointed as I was (mostly in my own performance!), I would still like to say thanks to all those who organised the event and who tried to keep everything running. I have already entered the next round, in the hopes of something a bit better.
8. 
   

   Duncan Anderson
   

   3 months ago

   This is a message to Jack and Andy Tennyson,

   500 miles that’s along way! I suspect that you drove home very dissappointed. Downhill racing is not usually like last Sunday.

   My son Joel was riding the same make and model bike as Jack.

   I was choked to see so many ‘little’ racers having a go. It can only benefit the sport in the long term.

   A very popular race in the middle of winter is always going to be difficult to organise.

   I watched Jack train on Saturday and race on Sunday. Don’t lose heart Jack, you have a great future. It won’t be long before you are whipping the ass off us southern folk just like your fellow scottish countrymen.
9. 
   

   Andy Tennyson
   

   3 months ago

   As promised, here is my update having spoken to the race organiser, Chris.

   Chris couldn’t have been more apologetic or reasonable. He returned my call straight away, and passed on an apology from the starter who shouted at Jack. Thank you.

   Chris also recognised many of the areas I had suggested for improvement in my post (before he had read it). He also said that at the next race in January there is to be a land cable laid as a back-up for the timing system.

   I appreciated his honesty and apology, and along with some of the comments above (thanks Duncan)Jack has convinced me to enter him into the next race. I must be a sucker for punishment.

   I would like to apologise to anyone who stood near me on Sunday and heard me rant

   As a family we are all looking forward to becoming part of the DH scene.

   Good luck to everyone for the next race. Andy
10. 
    

    ed.s
    

    3 months ago

    Id just like to say how i thoroughly enjoyed the race, a superb track which clearly had alot of hard work put into it. By far the best track on the hill now.

    Chris, i entered this race as a youth and the next to also in youth categorie however il be 17 in april 2010 and so think i need to change my entrance categorie, do you have an email i could send my entry details to for it to be changed.
    Many thanks,
11. 
    

    james barclay
    

    3 months ago

    i was wondering does any one know if they will be a race vid put up.
    and i did hear you rant and i found it very entertaining, and they guy behind the table was crapping himself.
12. 
    

    Ant
    

    2 months ago

    there is a video of the race up on pinkbike, here’s the link

    http://www.pinkbike.com/video/112635/
13. 
    

    Damian
    

    2 months ago

    Hi All, just a note to say that we have now posted all our pictures from the event on Sunday on the web site. We had a great time and hope to see you all there at the next run! http://www.TheMightyRayGun.co.uk for great pics in time for Christmas!