Masters Games 2

 A quick change then on foot, first a wander through the Original Gypsy Fair..their travels usually coincide with the masters games.

A massive of happy people, playing, dancing, music, things to buy.. beautiful work. I fancied a couple of items as presents...but glass might not survive the journey and metal was too heavy.

Then a walk back along the other bank of the River to the Saturday market to see how a Team Arrow club mate was doing..she makes and sells cushions..and a Mezze bowl for lunch in the Mud Ducks..where else!

Before the track competition at the velodrome where , despite the low numbers, there was good competitive racing...and our team member did brilliantly!!

Blogger didn't want to.put this one of the fair in the middle..but here it is anyway!

Masters Games

 Things are getting busy now the games have started!

I'm not competing... although the road time trial and track were tempting...if I competed anywhere it would be here...but I am just not fit enough. I'm working on it!

Friday afternoon was the road time trial.

You couldn't ride on the course, but there is a good cycle and foot path, 3 metres wide that you can watch from.

Then late afternoon then opening and Powhiri ( a welcome from the community) which didn't seem as accessible as usual..they have changed the set up of where it is held. I think I may have posted a video I made in 2019 ...will have to check.

However just before that there was a drumming group in a square just by the main street...

This morning started with a ride out to Okoia for the hill climb...I didn't ride any further than the start, but it was interesting seeing all the different starting styles!...and again, as as the time trial, talking to friends and acquaintances, people who remember Pirate too.

The oldest lady rider...over ten years older than me..and her car registration is OMA !!