Those of you who were at the XRV National in Norfolk a couple of years back will remember the slow race we had there, run by Nick from the Thetford Safari and ATR Forum. I have taken this idea on and ran a competition at the BMF last weekend using an AJP 125 supplied by Moto Gymkhana on a Z-shaped course.
It proved too tough a challenge for many (many of whom had said how easy it would be). Only one in four riders (25%) actually got round the course without crossing the perimeter line or putting their feet down. But many who did achieve it had to have more than one go so only 22% of attempts were successful. And that was with me letting them off if they failed in the first leg and not counting it.
The best time at the end of Saturday was 57 seconds. This remained unbeaten until a chap called James Fisher came along and smashed it, clocking up 1 minute 21 seconds. Later on, people could not believe it so I invited James back and he did it again taking even longer (1min 22secs). Just as we were clearing away he suggested he have an attempt at 2 minutes and only just failed (1m 55s).
The idea is to have these races around the country using whatever bikes you have that can get round the course, not only for the local competitive fun but to see who has the best time nationally for each type of bike. I will organise one at the National meet in September.
http://the-zebra.com/james-fisher-wins- ... slow-race/
It proved too tough a challenge for many (many of whom had said how easy it would be). Only one in four riders (25%) actually got round the course without crossing the perimeter line or putting their feet down. But many who did achieve it had to have more than one go so only 22% of attempts were successful. And that was with me letting them off if they failed in the first leg and not counting it.
The best time at the end of Saturday was 57 seconds. This remained unbeaten until a chap called James Fisher came along and smashed it, clocking up 1 minute 21 seconds. Later on, people could not believe it so I invited James back and he did it again taking even longer (1min 22secs). Just as we were clearing away he suggested he have an attempt at 2 minutes and only just failed (1m 55s).
The idea is to have these races around the country using whatever bikes you have that can get round the course, not only for the local competitive fun but to see who has the best time nationally for each type of bike. I will organise one at the National meet in September.
http://the-zebra.com/james-fisher-wins- ... slow-race/
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