Old Photo and a Proposal

http://www.cheesyking.co.uk/forum/p/clubRun.png

The picture at this address is believed to be a pre war Hounslow clubrun, the date and place are unknown, but there are no variable gears to be seen.
The rider sixth from the left with neatly parted hair and gauntlet gloves is, we think, Albert Derbyshire - the same A.E.G. Derbyshire who, riding for the Calleva R.C., won the British Best All Rounder competition in 1944,1946 & 1947.

This brings me to my modest proposal: that the LFGSS might have a Best All Rounder competition.
That is to say, a season long competition based on performances in different events which are brought together at the end of the year by some means of comparison, perhaps average speed, or possibly by points.

Just what form it would take is entirely for you to discuss, but I suggest it should cover at least three different events so as to justify the 'all rounder' name.
As an old style, unreconstructed time triallist I would naturally favour a time trial competition, perhaps based on rides at 25, 50 and 100 miles ( although two 10's and a 25 would be possible). This would have the advantage that the races are already out there, organised for you, just waiting to be entered; and after the actual riding it is simple to compare the figures and decide the winner.
However other formulae must be possible - 1 lap of Herne Hill (or 100 laps), 1 Lap of Richmond Park, plus Bow to Bayswater and back (or London - Oxford and return). If you go away from rides where time is the main consideration to events where finishing order is the criterion, you will have to establish some sort of points system, and comparison between different events becomes more difficult. Of course I do realise that nothing really compares with the excitment of being first over the finishing line; the time triallist is forced to enjoy his successes in a more abstract way.

I've said enough for now, and I leave this for anyone who thinks the idea is worth discussing, but if you enjoyed the photo, remember the only name we know is the man who won the BBAR.

it's a big photo! taking ages to load.

Sounds decidedly competitive to me....

Can't wait to see the picture!!!

(sounds like a fun idea if relaxed)

What's the route for Bow to Bayswater? Just out of interest, like.

maybe you can post a smaller photo?

And that picture is taking forever to download. Stop downloading it all of you. You're slowing it down! :)

i don't think a bow-bayswater timed run is suitable for those who don't RLJ

Only winners are remembered ... bleuch! I'd rather be forgotten.

1 hours, 14 minutes to download the photo (I right click and press 'save as' instead of letting it load on the browser).

Oh it's now 32 minutes left to download a 15MB files.

Bit better!

What a fantastic shot.

Is that the A40 they're on? Looks busy.

Why do some people need to make eveything so competitive?

I'm less competitive than you Object.

You win, okay!!!

I can see a fatal flaw in this proposal. There has been no mention of drinking capacities...

If it's for this forum, I'd say it should be, fastest rolla 500m, fastest night ride to brighton, fastest alleycat and most beer (or units of alcohol) drunk in one night visiting all the compass point "drinks"?

that's pretty all round isn't it?

Having said that I'd only be interested in the drinks one... I'm the least competative... so nah! object.

damn it, forgot trackstanding and plat beat me to the beers coment...

How about Longest Seat Tube?

Thud

I win.

All-rounder? I can open the bowling and batting. Not so hot behind the stumps, but reliable in the field. Handy with the scoring, too. Am I in with a shout?

ALSO I'm loving the massive gauntlets the guy on left is wearing. Shouldn't he have a sword and a eye patch to go with them?

@Crispin Glover

No-one in the world beats Flickwg at that game my friend.

Edit: LONGEST SEATPOST

How about Longest Seat Tube?

Thud

I win.
Flickwg wins that one. Always. No questions. His seatpost is still visible in the London skyline despite the fact he moved to Brighton.

The bars on those bikes are beautiful, they remind me of the mine! Swooping Moustache bars. That is such a fucking good name. Swooping Moustache.

Having a "Best of London" all rounder would be amazing. Sprint, Endurance and One handed holding beer barspin wheelie whilst kicking a taxi door in.

@Object

BEAT YOU TO IT!!

I win something................hopefully.

I'm less competitive than you Object.

You win, okay!!!

Having said that I'd only be interested in the drinks one... I'm the least competative... so nah! object.
Both of you care about winning, I'd say that's quite competitive. I don't care either way, so you can win or lose, based on however you want to pigeon hole things, you bourgeoisie cunts.

Is there a prize for the slowest, or heaviest?

I can eat more you know.