Ankerdine by the Pros

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 12 Sep 2007 15:05

OK, so let's have a little quiz to see who can guess most accurately the time it took the breakaway group of the Tour of Britain to climb Ankerdine today:

- John and I timed them exactly the same as for our Little Mountain.
- Dan Soltys (Wrekinsport CC), who holds the record for the combined climbs in our event, rode up Ankderdine in 3.24 this year.
- Stuart Dangerfield did it in 3.22 in 2004.
- Everyone reported that they seemed to be taking it easy up there today.

So, what is your guess for the time they did today? Who's going to go first?

Between Peaks · Post by **Between Peaks** » 12 Sep 2007 15:09

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 12 Sep 2007 15:09

I am going to hazard a guess at around 3.30ish

Neil Compton · Post by **Neil Compton** » 12 Sep 2007 15:15

ok, as you said they seemed to be taking it easy and i really couldn't tell as i was taking photos i'll have a guess at 3.10. My thinking is that riding up that hill solo is harder than a bunch. Also they are professional cyclists who ride for a living and they had a big crowd cheering them on. They should really have gone up quicker than 3.22 but i wouldn't be suprised if you say they were slower.

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 12 Sep 2007 15:27

I'm not having 'ishes' Phil! What's your guess?!

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 12 Sep 2007 15:29

ps. I'll think up a prize for the winner eventually............ maybe a free entry to the 2008 LMTT???!!

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 12 Sep 2007 15:45

Missiles wrote:I'm not having 'ishes' Phil! What's your guess?!

3.35

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 12 Sep 2007 15:47

3 minutes flat. ish

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 12 Sep 2007 15:53

No, it wasn't flat, Adrian, it was a great big hill!

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 12 Sep 2007 15:59

actually i'd like to change my guess. the break away group looked like they were going up at quite a pace so i'll now say 2.30. ish

Stats · Post by **Stats** » 12 Sep 2007 16:03

I reckon about 3.10 for the lead group

Post by **CakeStop** » 12 Sep 2007 16:12

2:48

I reserve the right to decline any prize involving 39 miles of pain in the highly unlikely event that I'm closest.

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 12 Sep 2007 16:50

2.57...few pics from Wolverhampton

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 12 Sep 2007 17:03

John Hitchcock would like to offer 4-06

Garfield el Pirata · Post by **Garfield el Pirata** » 12 Sep 2007 17:42

Nice shots Ed.Were they twins

2.59

dicvic · Post by **dicvic** » 12 Sep 2007 18:18

George · Post by **George** » 12 Sep 2007 18:34

I thought the bunch came up fairly steady (they certainly seemed to have time to call and wave to me), but the break were doing a fair lick. Hammond definitely looked as though he was hurting. And I'd guess that not only are these guys a notch or two above the likes of Soltys, but he was riding a TT, where he's presumably pacing himself a bit in the interests of a good overall time. Today, I'd think the pros in the break kicked on the hill to try and shake one or two off. So I'm guessing that they went up in less than 3 minutes. If a precise time is needed, I'd say 2.57.

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 12 Sep 2007 19:19

Garfield el Pirata wrote:Nice shots Ed.Were they twins 2.59

Edney keep your mind on Saturday

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 14 Sep 2007 19:16

So what time did they do or are we still trying to get a signal on Ankerdine

George · Post by **George** » 15 Sep 2007 08:47

Yes, I've just come in search of the answer to the very same question ... which, incidentally, has also been posed as far afield as Australia.

So, spill the beans, Ruth: how swift was Swift?

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 18 Sep 2007 12:56

Right, well let's just check on everyone's bids and make sure nobody wants to change their mind...........

(Oh, and I should add that I've spotted that Dangerfield climbed Ankerdine in 3.12 in 2000, so I think that's the fastest it's been done as part of the LMTT.)

2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.57 Ed
2.59 Colin
3.10 Neil C
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil
4.06 John H

Brian, you can't guess the same time as Neil (3.10) and he got there first so what are you going to go for?

And George, you can't guess the same as Ed (2.57). What's your new bid?

Anyone else want to guess? Anyone want to change their mind?

George · Post by **George** » 18 Sep 2007 13:09

Missiles wrote: And George, you can't guess the same as Ed (2.57). What's your new bid?

Ah, I hadn't noticed that clash ... I thought I was choosing a unique time. Now, if I go for any other time in the just-under-3-minutes range, I can only win if I'm absolutely spot on. But if I go up or down a few seconds, I could be closest without being exactly right. So I'm going to say 3.04. (And, Brian, you just keep out of my 'bracket', alright?)

By the way, what's the prize?

chalkie · Post by **chalkie** » 18 Sep 2007 14:18

i'll have 3.03 thanks.

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 18 Sep 2007 15:28

OK, here's an update:

2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.57 Ed
2.59 Colin
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.10 Neil C
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil
4.06 John H

Any more for any more? I'll donate a free entry to next year's LMTT to the winner.

Between Peaks · Post by **Between Peaks** » 18 Sep 2007 16:20

Missiles wrote:
Any more for any more? I'll donate a free entry to next year's LMTT to the winner.

in which case, can I change my guess to 20 minutes?

Albert Cox · Post by **Albert Cox** » 18 Sep 2007 20:45

2.58 If i may, Ruth

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 18 Sep 2007 21:05

Of course you may, Albert. (Don't tell me, the offer of a free entry for the Little Mountain TT tempted you?

)

2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.57 Ed
2.58 Albert
2.59 Colin
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.10 Neil C
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil
4.06 John H

Any more for any more? Where Hercules? Obviously not in the library!

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 18 Sep 2007 21:06

Between Peaks wrote:
Missiles wrote:
Any more for any more? I'll donate a free entry to next year's LMTT to the winner.
in which case, can I change my guess to 20 minutes?

No.

Rod Goodfellow · Post by **Rod Goodfellow** » 18 Sep 2007 21:22

Albert Cox · Post by **Albert Cox** » 18 Sep 2007 21:25

Too right, Ruth!

I now 'fancy my chance' after watching Steve's excellent 'on- bike video' footage of a climb up..... 'That Swine, Ankerdine'

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 18 Sep 2007 21:31

Thanks Rod - you're after a free ride in the LMTT too eh?

2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.57 Ed
2.58 Albert
2.59 Colin
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.10 Neil C
3.12 Rod
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil
4.06 John H

Roobay · Post by **Roobay** » 18 Sep 2007 22:24

The suspense is killing me

whats thw bloody answer
jr

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 18 Sep 2007 22:37

You haven't guessed yet, John? C'mon, what dya reckon?

Stats · Post by **Stats** » 18 Sep 2007 23:54

my time is not there

rewad the rest now 3.07

Roobay · Post by **Roobay** » 19 Sep 2007 11:55

2.56

jr

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 19 Sep 2007 23:59

The latest bids are:

2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.56 John R
2.57 Ed
2.58 Albert
2.59 Colin
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.07 Brian
3.10 Neil C
3.12 Rod
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil
4.06 John H

This is your final chance to change your mind or put a first bid in if you haven't done so yet...............

Phil The Furious · Post by **Phil The Furious** » 20 Sep 2007 10:37

Im gonna guess 3:00.

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 20 Sep 2007 10:55

Thanks Phil.

2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.56 John R
2.57 Ed
2.58 Albert
2.59 Colin
3.00 Phil F
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.07 Brian
3.10 Neil C
3.12 Rod
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil W
4.06 John H

There are still a few out there who haven't bid yet...............

Metal Fatigue · Post by **Metal Fatigue** » 20 Sep 2007 12:40

Roobay · Post by **Roobay** » 20 Sep 2007 12:41

Metal Fatigue wrote:1:07

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 20 Sep 2007 13:23

Metal Fatigue wrote:1:07

Mixed your turps a bit strong this morning ?

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 20 Sep 2007 13:41

Ed Moss wrote:
Metal Fatigue wrote:1:07
Mixed your turps a bit strong this morning ?

LOL!

Hissing Sid · Post by **Hissing Sid** » 20 Sep 2007 13:50

3.05

Jock

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 20 Sep 2007 14:02

Thanks Jock.

1.07 Hercules
2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve
2.55 Neil H
2.56 John R
2.57 Ed
2.58 Albert
2.59 Colin
3.00 Phil F
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.05 Jock
3.07 Brian
3.10 Neil C
3.12 Rod
3.13 Richard
3.35 Phil W
4.06 John H

Metal Fatigue · Post by **Metal Fatigue** » 20 Sep 2007 19:59

I just wanted to be top of the list.

Steve Halman · Post by **Steve Halman** » 21 Sep 2007 16:32

3.18

fdj francaise des jeux · Post by **fdj francaise des jeux** » 21 Sep 2007 18:02

3:28

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 21 Sep 2007 20:56

Missiles · Post by **Missiles** » 21 Sep 2007 23:13

Thanks Steve and Stuart.

Andy, Brian got to 3.07 before you. You could go for 3.06 or 3.08 though?

1.07 Hercules
2.30 Adrian
2.48 Steve S
2.55 Neil H
2.56 John R
2.57 Ed
2.58 Albert
2.59 Colin
3.00 Phil F
3.03 Charles
3.04 George
3.05 Jock
3.07 Brian
3.10 Neil C
3.12 Rod
3.13 Richard
3.18 Steve H
3.28 Stuart
3.35 Phil W
4.06 John H[/quote]

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 22 Sep 2007 00:05

I'll have 2:40 instead, please.