00:00 - 00:03 | Fletch in accordance with your instructions |
00:04 - 00:05 | The same old training route! |
00:05 - 00:07 | As always we meet at Dave Fergy's |
00:08 - 00:12 | which isn't too far from your house |
00:12 - 00:15 | and then as always Buckden and back |
00:17 - 00:19 | ..It's the only Dales ride I can manage in a group |
00:19 - 00:21 | Though it's not easy! |
00:24 - 00:26 | Luke you tell him |
00:27 - 00:28 | Luke....! |
00:31 - 00:33 | Fletch...the group think you're holding them back |
00:34 - 00:36 | It's true Fletch you're not fast enough |
00:53 - 00:58 | All 2nd 3rd and 4th Cat racers please leave |
01:13 - 01:15 | What the f##k is going on here |
01:15 - 01:17 | The Wednesday rides were my brainchild |
01:18 - 01:23 | The route was specifically decided so I could make it there and back |
01:25 - 01:28 | I invited a few riders on FaceBook |
01:29 - 01:31 | But they were all slower than me |
01:31 - 01:34 | So who the hell told Edward Evans about it? |
01:34 - 01:37 | There are now nearly 20 people in the group |
01:37 - 01:40 | ...and apart from that 70 year old they're all faster than me |
01:40 - 01:42 | Fletch it's about pushing yourself |
01:42 - 01:46 | If I wanted to push myself I'd buy a f##king wheelchair |
01:46 - 01:48 | Fletch what about an electric bike |
01:48 - 01:52 | Don't think I haven't enquired ....f##king Specialized |
01:53 - 01:54 | They don't do them for the English market |
01:56 - 01:57 | Stuart Cowperthwaite managed to get one though |
01:57 - 02:00 | and looking at Fitzy's recent form I think he must have got hold of one too |
02:00 - 02:03 | It's my f##king ride I should be the dominant rider |
02:04 - 02:08 | I think it should be limited to people 10 years older than me |
02:08 - 02:13 | and carbon bikes and wheels banned |
02:14 - 02:16 | Christ I'm even up against Stephen Lloyd who weighs less than my left leg |
02:17 - 02:21 | and he's gone and got one of those ..Bloody Skipton CC Skin suits |
02:27 - 02:29 | I've never been good at any other sports |
02:30 - 02:34 | And I thought this was the one for me |
02:34 - 02:36 | With a bit of canny drafting |
02:41 - 02:42 | But no ...obviously not... |
02:43 - 02:47 | My dreams hi-jacked...once more by middle class wannabes from Skipton |
02:48 - 02:53 | What on earth is left for me to do |
02:54 - 02:56 | I've tried.. I've really tried ... |
02:56 - 02:59 | I've gone out of my way to be friendly with the lads |
03:00 - 03:02 | Even though I can't stand most of them |
03:04 - 03:07 | Don't worry nobody fell for that ruse! |
03:14 - 03:16 | I think the time has come... |
03:19 - 03:23 | There's only one thing for it... |
03:25 - 03:26 | I'm going to have to follow in my car |
03:31 - 03:33 | ... As Directeur Sportif |
03:40 - 03:46 | I hope that I will be able to keep up with the group in my new Volvo ! |
03:46 - 03:49 | You might have to slow down through Threshfield |
03:53 - 03:56 | I'll still keep my Strava on though |