Manchester and District Time Trial Association
10m TT 4th March 2006

Our very first TT started and finished in style! Our first challenge involved understanding that whilst the mens prize money stood at £20 and Ladies only came to the grand figuare of £5 (providing at least two ladies were riding.) As it was International Women's Week and the issue of equal pay is once again having a good amount of air space, we agreed to make our point by donating a further £20 to the prize money for Ladies. We are led to believe that Harry will raise the issue of inequality at the next committee meeting. Thank you Harry.

Jude (I'm off skiing next week) did a fabulous ride in 30:26 and came 3rd. I came 5th with 31:38 and Liz (I've just come back from skiing and not been on a bike for two weeks) also did a stonking ride and came 6th with 33:32.

The team photographer captured the moment with style.

I then had the misfortune of my own 'skiing' experience on the A34 in Goostrey, resulting in me coming off my bike, fracturing my arm and dislocating my shoulder! The Gods have grounded me for a reason - yet to truly be revealed.