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F.I.S. World Masters Criterium 2013, Megeve. March 18 - 23

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I have just returned from this event where myself and Fattes13 were the first racers from Ireland to compete in a Masters World Championships. From the moment we arrived until we left we were treated like absolute kings by the organisers, fellow racers, race officials and the people of Megeve. We were made especially welcome by the British Masters Ski Team who treated us as their own and we were encouraged to take advantage of every facility they could offer. All of Team G.B. had raced in Megeve before and the depth of their experience was amazing. For all the pre-race muscle rubs, boot cleaning, course reports and the roar out of the start gate as well as the hospitality shown to us I would like to say a massive thank you.
To Eric, Gilles, Wilfred and all the officials congratulations on the hosting and running of a fabulous event, no matter what problems cropped up ( like the 60cm of powder on the race piste the day before the Super G ) you dealt with it promptly and professionally and all athletes I spoke to commented on how well the town of Megeve treated all the racers (480 + ), supporters and coaches. We were treated to daily finish area lunch buffets of the highest standard, cocktails and a magnificent gala dinner throughout the week. Piste preperation, slip crews and course marshalling were of the highest order and from a start bib of around 150 in my races this was something I was especially grateful for.
All in all a fantastic weeks racing and socialising with my fellow masters from all over the world, Megeve will be a hard act to follow and the Irish Masters Ski Team are looking forward to next season already.
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Sounds like a great event Toofy Grin
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Scarpa, C'est fantastique mon ami ! The standard of all the racers and especially of the big nations was mind blowing but what was especially humbling was watching 3 ladies from the Japanese team racing down the finish shuss in the womens Super G, the youngest of the three was 80 yrs old and boy was she moving !
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briand6868, sounds terrific. How old are "masters"? Or "mistresses"? I remember meeting a group doing a Masters event somewhere a couple of years ago. Racking my brains to remember where.
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pam w, 30 + Age brackets go up in 5 year groupings
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pam w, Oldest were in their mid 80s, and were bloody good skiers, the best men overall were in the 50-55 group, one just had to stand back and admire because the speed these boys were travelling at was just awesome ! Very Happy
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briand6868, I have really enjoyed following you and Fattes13, during this event!!
It was such a pleasure to see your dedication and love (for an extremely tough sport) shine through! You are an example of just how satisfying it can be to follow your dream, even when people say it can´t be done.

Very many congratulations to you both and looking forward to next years Masters Very Happy


p.s I am loving the lycra pictures wink
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kooky, Thanks kooky, it was an amazing experience ! Any chance that we'll see your lycra clad bod next season, ( racing of course ) Madeye-Smiley Madeye-Smiley Madeye-Smiley
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kooky, I was there for race practice and booze, oh and powder lots of powder
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briand6868, I only do Latex wink
I have done some of the local races but I was always sick with nerves so I packed it in!! The first one I ever did was on Maria Alm and I threw up on myself riding the t bar after the race Shocked Not a good look Skullie
Fettes13...I saw the photos!!! Going green
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kooky, Latex you say NehNeh NehNeh NehNeh

It was a great week you are not the only one that suffers with nerves briand6868, was a bit pale in the start gate for the super G Skullie Skullie Skullie Skullie Skullie Skullie Skullie Skullie Skullie Althouhg the back of his catsuit was a darker brown ha ha
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Fattes13, Laughing Laughing Laughing I will remember to send him some Imodiums for next years races!!!
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Fattes13, Good nerves though !!! I think the blood curdling roar that I gave when I went out of the gate settled me down ! Noticed a few in the G.S. following my lead.

kooky, Is the little green man you puking at the sight of Fattes 13 in lycra.........lol or the sight of the well honed athlete on his right.

kooky, Mmmmm laytex, I'm on the next plane out !!!!!!!!!! Madeye-Smiley Madeye-Smiley Madeye-Smiley
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briand6868,
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the well honed athlete on his right.


Would the well honed athlete like to compare times? Laughing Laughing Laughing Being fat aids my gravitational pull Twisted Evil
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Fattes13, My friend you are, without doubt the best Irish skier I've had the pleasure of sliding with ! Pound for pound ( and I'm not being a smart back bottom) I would say you're probably the best all-rounder in the country, lots are good at one thing or another but you set the standard in racing, instruction, coaching, free-style , all mountain and free advice. Respect to you my man, you've worked bloody hard to get this good. Very Happy
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briand6868, Why thank you I think that statement should be enough to finally have you certified, banged in a straight jacket and sent to the looney bin!! Ha Ha get your arss to the Gym next season is a coming!
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