Day 3

Day 3 saw the end of the team's assult in the six days. After an excellent start on the tests by all three of the team, James Yearley had a bad crash on the second test.

James was qucikly transported to Fig. da Foz hospital and within 3 hours was in the operating theatre.

Julian and James Jackman both finished the day mving up positions in their respective classes. It was a tough day today!

Day 2 in pictures

Day 2 - Tuesday

All the team have finished the second day of the ISDE. St George's MCC Team are now in 17th place overall, which is a fantastic result from a total of 91 club teams competing.

James Jackman had a " full on maintenance day" boiling the back brake in the first enduro test it needed bleeding, following that he changed a clutch at the service point, a spoke had to be cut out, finally he finished the day with a front and back tyre change and fixed the spoke.

Julian had another good day apart from crashing twice in the first enduro test.

James had an enjoyable day with the bike running well. James was on the same minute as an American today, after every check James 'high fived' with the American shouting "Another one down man!!"

Day's 1 & 2 terrain was mostly deep sand and it's taken it's toll on clutches on all machines. For Day 3 & 4 there's a change in terrain presenting a new challenge to riders and machines and alike.

These pictures show some action from today at a service check and tyre changing in the final fifteen minutes work period at the end of the day.

Monday - Day 1

Today started with lots of nerves, it never matters how many times you start the 6 Days it never gets any easier. James Yearley has completed three previous 6 Days and James Jackman one, however this was Julian's first.

We are pleased to report that all the boys completed today successfully, without losing any time and some good standings in their classes; Julian 36th, James Y 51st, James J 19th.

Team Manager, Deb Harvey wanted "More of the same!" from her team tomorrow.

James Jackman had a "good day" with "good tests apart from the last one where I dropped it on the beach". James finished over six hours in the saddle by changing a rear tyre and brake pads. He plans to change his clutch in the 10 minutes work allowance in the morning.

Rich and Daisy, James' mechanic and girlfriend also had a good day reporting that the sea was quite clod and that the 2nd test of the day was the best for catching a tan!!

Julian was contented with his first day, and looking forward to tomorrow with "the potential to go faster on a couple of tests". He enjoyed the day apart from the last check. Julian, was however suffering this evening with "arm ache" from eating a massive steak!

James Yearley reported that he "suffered badly from traffic on the tests, one particular one he overtook five riders and caught up a sixth. James was feeling good by the end of the day and on the final super test on the beach "got over excited" and crashed. The bike suffered some damage, but nothing that will hinder the start tomorrow.

James Y and Julian reported enjoying a couple of steep hills on the going, must be their trials skills coming into play.

When the boys finished 'Mums' Chris and Rachael were on hand with pasta to ensure they got some food into them as soon as they finished. The box of sarnies kindly made by Daph went down well too!!

It's 22:30 and we haven't stopped since getting up at 6am, time for bed now . . . zzzzzzz.

Finally Race Day Arrives!!

Sunday - Opening Ceremony

Sunday saw the opening ceremony, with all the teams from all over the world marching through the streets of Fig. da Foz. The ceremony concluded with a fine show from the Purple Helemets and a fantastic firework display.

Friday's Girls Night Out

Good fun was had by all the girls, in fact over 30 of us! Big thanks to Marnie and Kay for getting us all together, however I think we all suffered the effects of the good night out on Saturday!!