Dunlop Wins 'La Course De Vérité'
Time Trial 5 on Wednesday 6th September 2006
Last week, Lakeland Cycle Club held its fifth time trial of the year. In a change to the scheduled five-mile event, a ten-mile trial was to take place, starting from the '5 points' going for five miles towards Gortatole and back. Eleven men and one women assembled and were set off at one minute intervals according to rank, race, colour and creed.
A distinct pattern is emerging at the end of this season in which Ray Dunlop is winning everything. A time of 23 minutes 50 seconds secured him top spot on the night. In the absence of Kenny Boylan, it was left to John McManus to run Ray closest with an excellent ride. No stationary trainer this time, but another professional performance gave Dane Dunlop third place on the podium, which should assure him of the 'white jersey' this year.
In the Raymond Pauley versus Peter Martin battle, which carried over from last week's tie, a pair of wheels decided it; 'zipp' go faster striped wheels gave Pauley the edge.
Ken Dunlop again embarrassed the younger riders and showed that there is no substitute for experience.
The Armstrong/Wilson dual finished with the 'older hand' getting the better of Armstrong again but Eddie Carson showed them both a clean pair of heels.
Julian Dunlop and Cecil Arthur both had improved performances over this same event earlier this year. Joan Flanagan, just back from holiday, would have preferred the scheduled five-mile event but showed the usual strength and determination in her performance. Peter Joyce put in a very creditable time and hopefully he will return for more torture at future events.
Results
| Pos | Cyclist | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond Dunlop | LCC | 0:23:50 |
| 2 | John McManus | LCC | 0:25:49 |
| 3 | Dane Dunlop | LCC | 0:26:15 |
| 4 | Raymond Pauley | LCC | 0:26:20 |
| 5 | Peter Martin | LCC | 0:26:36 |
| 6 | Kenny Dunlop | LCC | 0:26:38 |
| 7 | Eddie Carson | LCC | 0:27:18 |
| 8 | Robert Wilson | LCC | 0:27:33 |
| 9 | Julian Dunlop | LCC | 0:27:52 |
| 10 | Neil Armstrong | LCC | 0:28:30 |
| 11 | Cecil Arthur | LCC | 0:29:14 |
| 12 | Peter Joyce | LCC | 0:29:36 |
| 13 | Joan Flanagan | LCC | 0:30:14 |