2019 WECC RIDERS IN OPEN TIME TRIALS
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Southdown Velo : The Goodwood Classic
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P911/28
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Sunday 13 October 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Ian Newbold |
DNS |
Ian wisely opted not to start and here's his report:
I went out on the course Saturday and rode it, frankly a mess, potholes, gravel, tractor mud and a couple of junctions full of standing water. Not sure I’d call it a TT course more early season hardriders!
I went out on the course Saturday and rode it, frankly a mess, potholes, gravel, tractor mud and a couple of junctions full of standing water. Not sure I’d call it a TT course more early season hardriders!
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ESCA Hill Climb
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GH/84
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Saturday 12 October 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Gavin Ash |
4:54.3 |
14 |
A rare non-road race outing for Gavin. A tough course and a strong field awaited him.
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Lewes Wanderers CC 2 Up TTT
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GS/838A
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Sunday 6 October 2019
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Riders |
+/- |
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Pos |
Time |
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Pos |
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Dominic Maxwell & Paul Townsley |
+ 10:00 |
1 |
42:52 |
6 |
A fine performance by Paul and Dom as they take first place and the winners cheques.
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SCA Championship Hill Climb
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GH/92
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Saturday 28 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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John McGrath |
5:05.4 |
4 |
+ 0:31.6 |
4 |
+ 0:19.6 |
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Nik Allen |
DNS |
Just the one rider so we were unable to defend the team title that we had taken in the previous three years.
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...a3crg 50
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P881/50
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Saturday 28 Sept 2019
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Disappointment for Cheesy here as per his report:
Easiest report of the season and continuing in the theme of 2019, i.e. weather affected. The event was cancelled due to forecast gusting winds for safety reasons.
Easiest report of the season and continuing in the theme of 2019, i.e. weather affected. The event was cancelled due to forecast gusting winds for safety reasons.
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Clonmore Inter-Club 10
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P901/10
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Sunday 22 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
21:16 |
1 |
+5:24 |
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Nolan Heather |
22:08 |
3 |
+4:09 |
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Colin Toppin |
23:33 |
8 |
+2:58 |
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Ian Cheesman |
23:34 |
9 |
+3:15 |
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Paul Townsley |
23:59 |
11 |
+4:59 |
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Karen McGrath |
24:42 |
14 |
+5:01 |
Race report from Cheesy:
Early on Sunday 22nd September 2019 riders from Bognor Road Club, Worthing Excelsior, Hampshire Road Club and South Down Velo met to contest the Annual Clonmore Trophy albeit this year’s version was re-scheduled and over 10 miles rather than the usual 25 on the P901 course.
All riders were hoping to finish before the forecast heavy rain. Conditions were good with reasonable temperatures and a light SE breeze and Worthing fielded seven riders in Nik Allen, Colin Toppin, Phil Frean, Paul Townsley, Karen McGrath, Nolan Heather and Cheesy.
All riders completed the ride, apart from Phil who mistakenly went to the 25 mile course start at Denman’s Lane and therefore recorded a DNS, but secretly I think he was hoping to get on the club run so as not to miss out on points for the trophy! Worthing riders won the event by just shy of 6 minutes and retained the trophy for another year. Especially impressive was that Nik won the event overall with a 21.16, despite having ridden the VTTA National 30 Mile Championship the day before in windy conditions. Worthing gave a great account of itself with four of our six riders placing in the top 10 of the field with Nolan rounding out the podium.
Next year we will aim to retain the trophy again especially as we are due to host it in 2020.
Early on Sunday 22nd September 2019 riders from Bognor Road Club, Worthing Excelsior, Hampshire Road Club and South Down Velo met to contest the Annual Clonmore Trophy albeit this year’s version was re-scheduled and over 10 miles rather than the usual 25 on the P901 course.
All riders were hoping to finish before the forecast heavy rain. Conditions were good with reasonable temperatures and a light SE breeze and Worthing fielded seven riders in Nik Allen, Colin Toppin, Phil Frean, Paul Townsley, Karen McGrath, Nolan Heather and Cheesy.
All riders completed the ride, apart from Phil who mistakenly went to the 25 mile course start at Denman’s Lane and therefore recorded a DNS, but secretly I think he was hoping to get on the club run so as not to miss out on points for the trophy! Worthing riders won the event by just shy of 6 minutes and retained the trophy for another year. Especially impressive was that Nik won the event overall with a 21.16, despite having ridden the VTTA National 30 Mile Championship the day before in windy conditions. Worthing gave a great account of itself with four of our six riders placing in the top 10 of the field with Nolan rounding out the podium.
Next year we will aim to retain the trophy again especially as we are due to host it in 2020.
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Leo 30
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E2/30C
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Saturday 21 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
1:04:12 |
29 |
+17:24 |
27 |
NIK HOOVERS UP YET ANOTHER CLUB RECORD
Nik has claimed one of the club records that he didn't previously hold. His time of 1:04:12 means that Richard Shipton's very long-standing 1991 record of 1:06:09 has finally been broken.
Race report from Nik:
With the possibility of a fast time in mind I made the long trip up to Cambridge area for LEO 30 TT. The weather was gonna be warm and sunny. The downside was a stiff SE wind on a SW to NE return course.
All prepared I headed off and within 2 miles, got blown across white line several times including a brief flirtation with the grass verge. Not 100% sure of finishing at that moment and erring on the side of caution. Too far to come without a time i thought and soldiered on. Making the turn in 32 mins, good time was still possible and I pushed on, legs tiring with every little rise. I was happy to see the last mile to the finish and emptied the tank. Elated to finish and set a new PB for 30 miles.
Even the 3 miles back to HQ was tough. A cup of tea softened the pain and set me up for long drive home.
With the possibility of a fast time in mind I made the long trip up to Cambridge area for LEO 30 TT. The weather was gonna be warm and sunny. The downside was a stiff SE wind on a SW to NE return course.
All prepared I headed off and within 2 miles, got blown across white line several times including a brief flirtation with the grass verge. Not 100% sure of finishing at that moment and erring on the side of caution. Too far to come without a time i thought and soldiered on. Making the turn in 32 mins, good time was still possible and I pushed on, legs tiring with every little rise. I was happy to see the last mile to the finish and emptied the tank. Elated to finish and set a new PB for 30 miles.
Even the 3 miles back to HQ was tough. A cup of tea softened the pain and set me up for long drive home.
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Paceline RT 10
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P881R/10
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Saturday 14 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
19:46 |
23 |
+6:54 |
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Nolan Heather |
21:14 |
67 |
+5:03 |
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Colin Barton |
22:15 |
81 |
+5:13 |
ANOTHER NEW CLUB RECORD FOR NIK!!!
Race report from Nik:
Lovely day again, blazing sun in the sky and ESE light breeze was forecast. Learning from last week, pacing was thought about and plans put in place. Heading out, breeze had swung round and was now slightly against. Easing back was the plan to save some energy for the middle 5 and smash it home.
Going well at turn (25 secs slower than last week) I pushed harder to Ham Barn roundabout and rode hill as hard as possible. Legs still felt good, with a brief shift down to regain a little breath and energy. Last two miles were flatter and fast with wind assist. ‘Top gear with everything thing i had left’ was plan and it worked well. As flag appeared in the distance, i gave it all and flew across the line.
Looking down at the Garmin to see 19:46 and new PB. 6 weeks in the making and great to benefit from all the hard work.
Lovely day again, blazing sun in the sky and ESE light breeze was forecast. Learning from last week, pacing was thought about and plans put in place. Heading out, breeze had swung round and was now slightly against. Easing back was the plan to save some energy for the middle 5 and smash it home.
Going well at turn (25 secs slower than last week) I pushed harder to Ham Barn roundabout and rode hill as hard as possible. Legs still felt good, with a brief shift down to regain a little breath and energy. Last two miles were flatter and fast with wind assist. ‘Top gear with everything thing i had left’ was plan and it worked well. As flag appeared in the distance, i gave it all and flew across the line.
Looking down at the Garmin to see 19:46 and new PB. 6 weeks in the making and great to benefit from all the hard work.
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ESCA 10
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G10/89
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Saturday 14 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Newbold |
26:27 |
22 |
+0:04 |
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Utag 10
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P881R/10
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Saturday 7 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
20:06 |
24 |
+6:34 |
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Nolan Heather |
21:47 |
67 |
+4:30 |
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Colin Barton |
22:25 |
79 |
+5:03 |
Race report from Nik:
1st of two consecutive weeks on P881R saw a NE breeze on course with lovely sunshine. Late afternoon start was busy with traffic and Ham roundabout became a lottery for riders. Heading out strong on downhill first half became an issue as pushing too hard was costly on return leg and time ebbed away even with strong final mile.
20:06 was fastest time of season but not what 6 week plan was aiming for.
1st of two consecutive weeks on P881R saw a NE breeze on course with lovely sunshine. Late afternoon start was busy with traffic and Ham roundabout became a lottery for riders. Heading out strong on downhill first half became an issue as pushing too hard was costly on return leg and time ebbed away even with strong final mile.
20:06 was fastest time of season but not what 6 week plan was aiming for.
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Eastbourne Rovers CC 10
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G10/89
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Saturday 7 Sept 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Newbold |
26:01 |
24 |
+0:30 |
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SCA Sporting 25
(incorporating WECC SPOCO event) |
G25/49
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Monday 26 August 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:03:23 |
18 |
+3:52 |
13 |
+4:40 |
13 |
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Nik Allen |
DNS |
Race report from Cheesy:
Monday 26th August saw the SCA 25 mile Sporting TT where Cheesy and Nik were the only two WECC riders entered. On what appears to have been one of the hottest days this year it was going to be a tough one. Nik, partly due to working night shifts but I suspect knowing that he had already wrapped up the 2019 WECC SPOCO competition decided not to race. Cheesy raced and set a time of 1.03.23 and was pleased on this course with two ascents of the short but biting climb at the top of the course. Nik's lack of attendance meant that Cheesy scored a full 20 SPOCO points putting him in 2nd place one point behind Nik and one point ahead of John McGrath.
The event was won by Simon McNamara with an amazing time of 53.35 with Howard Bayley second with a time of 56.09 and Matt Smith completing the podium with a 56.29.
Monday 26th August saw the SCA 25 mile Sporting TT where Cheesy and Nik were the only two WECC riders entered. On what appears to have been one of the hottest days this year it was going to be a tough one. Nik, partly due to working night shifts but I suspect knowing that he had already wrapped up the 2019 WECC SPOCO competition decided not to race. Cheesy raced and set a time of 1.03.23 and was pleased on this course with two ascents of the short but biting climb at the top of the course. Nik's lack of attendance meant that Cheesy scored a full 20 SPOCO points putting him in 2nd place one point behind Nik and one point ahead of John McGrath.
The event was won by Simon McNamara with an amazing time of 53.35 with Howard Bayley second with a time of 56.09 and Matt Smith completing the podium with a 56.29.
WECC 2019 SPOCO COMPETITION - FINAL PLACINGS
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Southdown Velo 25
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P901/25
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Sunday 25 August 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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John McGrath |
54:41 |
10 |
+14:35 |
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Ian Cheesman |
59:12 |
37 |
+8:51 |
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Karen McGrath |
1:03:24 |
58 |
+12:04 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
DNS |
Race report from Cheesy:
Sunday 25th August was the setting of the SDV 25 mile TT and as it incorporated the District Championships there was expected to be a number of class and fast riders. Up to the night before WECC had four riders entered for the event, being John McGrath, Karen McGrath, Spencer Kirkham and Cheesy.
On the morning Spencer was a DNS(A) citing being "too lardy" having been on holiday in Wales and sampling lots of the local cuisine! The weather was good, albeit the ESE breeze was stiffer than expected making the return from Chichester to Arundel quite sapping but as some of the road has recently been resurfaced good times were expected. Both John and Karen were delighted to set new course and distance PB's by well over three minutes and Karen has set a new women's 25 mile club record. Cheesy was about 40 seconds short of his course PB but relatively pleased to do a sub hour 25.
The event was won by Sam Wadsley with a time of 51.48. Sadly the event was tainted by the news that Nick Dwyer appears to have been knocked off his bike by a motorist but thankfully he has sustained cuts, bruises and concussion and we hope that he makes a speedy recovery.
Sunday 25th August was the setting of the SDV 25 mile TT and as it incorporated the District Championships there was expected to be a number of class and fast riders. Up to the night before WECC had four riders entered for the event, being John McGrath, Karen McGrath, Spencer Kirkham and Cheesy.
On the morning Spencer was a DNS(A) citing being "too lardy" having been on holiday in Wales and sampling lots of the local cuisine! The weather was good, albeit the ESE breeze was stiffer than expected making the return from Chichester to Arundel quite sapping but as some of the road has recently been resurfaced good times were expected. Both John and Karen were delighted to set new course and distance PB's by well over three minutes and Karen has set a new women's 25 mile club record. Cheesy was about 40 seconds short of his course PB but relatively pleased to do a sub hour 25.
The event was won by Sam Wadsley with a time of 51.48. Sadly the event was tainted by the news that Nick Dwyer appears to have been knocked off his bike by a motorist but thankfully he has sustained cuts, bruises and concussion and we hope that he makes a speedy recovery.
YET ANOTHER NEW CLUB RECORD!!!
Karen's time of 1:03:24 beats her previous best of 1:06:43, set last year, by over 3 minutes for yet another new ladies club record.
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SCA Sporting 10
(incorporating WECC SPOCO event) |
G10/45
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Saturday 24 August 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
23:16 |
8 |
+3:15 |
10 |
+3:24 |
7 |
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Ian Cheesman |
25:10 |
21 |
+1:44 |
17 |
+1:39 |
17 |
Race report from Cheesy:
Today only two WECC were entered in the SCA Sporting 10 (incorporating WECC SPOCO points qualifying race), being Nik Allen and Cheesy. The weather conditions were all but perfect with almost no breeze and warm temperatures. Sadly the impact of the road surface for much of the route would nullify most of any advantage. Both riders were debutantes at this event so provided they both finished it would be a course PB for both!!
Nik took club honours (unsurprisingly) with a 23.16 placing him 8th overall and Cheesy was pleased to be within 2 minutes of Nik posting a 25.10. The event was won by James Boyman with a 20.51, followed by Simon McNamara with a 21.29 and the podium rounded off by Kevin Tye with a time of 22.06.
Nik and Cheesy are also entered in the 25 mile edition of this event on Monday so are looking forward to 2.5 laps of the same!!
Today only two WECC were entered in the SCA Sporting 10 (incorporating WECC SPOCO points qualifying race), being Nik Allen and Cheesy. The weather conditions were all but perfect with almost no breeze and warm temperatures. Sadly the impact of the road surface for much of the route would nullify most of any advantage. Both riders were debutantes at this event so provided they both finished it would be a course PB for both!!
Nik took club honours (unsurprisingly) with a 23.16 placing him 8th overall and Cheesy was pleased to be within 2 minutes of Nik posting a 25.10. The event was won by James Boyman with a 20.51, followed by Simon McNamara with a 21.29 and the podium rounded off by Kevin Tye with a time of 22.06.
Nik and Cheesy are also entered in the 25 mile edition of this event on Monday so are looking forward to 2.5 laps of the same!!
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Bec CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 18 August 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:01:43 |
11 |
+6:20 |
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Trevor Leeding |
1:02:41 |
12 |
+5:57 |
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Ian Newbold |
1:08:51 |
18 |
-1:35 |
Race report from Cheesy:
Sunday 18th August saw the running of the BEC CC 25 Mile open time trial on the G25/93 grippy course. A low number of entrants (28) was reduced further overnight by 8 riders being DNS, probably due to the heavy rain in the early hours and wet conditions. That said, Cheesy, Trevor Leeding and Ian Newbold took to the start line in reasonable conditions apart from the afore-mentioned wet roads and some surface water.
Cheesy took club honours with a 1.00.43, followed by Trevor with a 1.02.41 and Ian rounding out the WECC trio with a 1.08.51. Trevor continues to be out of sorts and has decided to call time on the 2019 season and Ian learnt a valuable lesson having picked up a glute injury due to adjusting his bike position the night before a race but took some consolation in receiving a £10 lucky dip prize! Cheesy was relatively pleased with his ride and had his best power for some time.
The event was deservedly won by the very popular Kevin Plummer with a 56.03, albeit a minute off his course PB.
Sunday 18th August saw the running of the BEC CC 25 Mile open time trial on the G25/93 grippy course. A low number of entrants (28) was reduced further overnight by 8 riders being DNS, probably due to the heavy rain in the early hours and wet conditions. That said, Cheesy, Trevor Leeding and Ian Newbold took to the start line in reasonable conditions apart from the afore-mentioned wet roads and some surface water.
Cheesy took club honours with a 1.00.43, followed by Trevor with a 1.02.41 and Ian rounding out the WECC trio with a 1.08.51. Trevor continues to be out of sorts and has decided to call time on the 2019 season and Ian learnt a valuable lesson having picked up a glute injury due to adjusting his bike position the night before a race but took some consolation in receiving a £10 lucky dip prize! Cheesy was relatively pleased with his ride and had his best power for some time.
The event was deservedly won by the very popular Kevin Plummer with a 56.03, albeit a minute off his course PB.
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North Hampshire Road Club 25
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H25/8
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Saturday 17 August 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nolan Heather |
58:41 |
15 |
+7:59 |
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Colin Toppin |
1:00:57 |
22 |
+6:19 |
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Colin Barton |
1:01:37 |
28 |
+8:07 |
Race report from Colin:
Any hopes of super fast times were dashed yet again this year by blustery weather conditions on the H25/8 course near Farnham
A stiff head wind on the westbound leg of the course was enough to turn off a number of the 65 entrants, there being 16 DNS’s and a further 5 DNF’s
Still, all 3 of our WECC entrants braved the wind and all finished safely with Nolan Heather leading the way with 58:41, backed up by Colin Toppin with 1:00:57 and Colin Barton with 1:01:37
The event was won by Gareth Williams from Twickenham CC with a very credible 53:25.
Any hopes of super fast times were dashed yet again this year by blustery weather conditions on the H25/8 course near Farnham
A stiff head wind on the westbound leg of the course was enough to turn off a number of the 65 entrants, there being 16 DNS’s and a further 5 DNF’s
Still, all 3 of our WECC entrants braved the wind and all finished safely with Nolan Heather leading the way with 58:41, backed up by Colin Toppin with 1:00:57 and Colin Barton with 1:01:37
The event was won by Gareth Williams from Twickenham CC with a very credible 53:25.
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Charlotteville CC 25
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P885/25
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Sunday 11 August 2019
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Strong winds caused the cancellation of this event and dashed the hopes of Simon Steeles, Trevor Leeding, Ian Cheesman and Colin Toppin. All were hoping for good times on this fast course.
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South Eastern Road Club 10
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G10/42
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Saturday 3 August 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Newbold |
25:53 |
44 |
+0:38 |
A rare appearance by Ian in an open event this season.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 30
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G30/91
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Sunday 28 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
1:06:53 |
3 |
+12:39 |
7 |
+14:43 |
5 |
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John McGrath |
1:11:04 |
8 |
+12:38 |
8 |
+12:14 |
8 |
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Huw Williams |
1:15:18 |
12 |
+5:59 |
20 |
+7:00 |
14 |
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Karen McGrath |
1:21:11 |
17 |
+8:53 |
14 |
+9:51 |
11 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
1:24:00 |
20 |
+7:24 |
16 |
+3:26 |
20 |
Nik took third place overall in the SCA Championship and first place in his age group. Karen took the SCA ladies title. The aggregate times of Nik, John and Huw won them the SCA mens team title.
As the fastest WECC rider Nik wins the 2019 WECC 30 Championship. His time beats the WECC course record that he already held.
Mike (as it turned out just a couple of hours after finishing) was struggling with an illness and that has ended his season.
As the fastest WECC rider Nik wins the 2019 WECC 30 Championship. His time beats the WECC course record that he already held.
Mike (as it turned out just a couple of hours after finishing) was struggling with an illness and that has ended his season.
A NEW CLUB RECORD!!!
Karen's time of 1:21:11 beats her old 2016 mark of 1:23:34 comprehensively for a new ladies club record.
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Addiscombe CC 10
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G10/42
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Saturday 27 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nolan Heather |
22:56 |
18 |
+3:21 |
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Colin Barton |
23:00 |
19 |
+4:28 |
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...a3crg 15
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P884B/15
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Wednesday 24 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
34:52 |
52 |
+8:07 |
32 |
Mike was delighted to hit his goal of a new PB. He was exactly one minute quicker than on this course four weeks ago (when he was 6 seconds short of his then PB of 35:46)
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Southdown Velo 50
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P901/50
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Sunday 21 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Colin Toppin |
2:01:58 |
17 |
+15:51 |
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Trevor Leeding |
2:02:14 |
18 |
+18:26 |
Race report from Colin:
After the previous days strong winds, today was much improved with just a gentle westerly on the Fontwell/Chichester A27 course
A small field of 49 riders was reduced further by 9 DNS’s. We had only 2 WECC riders in Trevor & Colin...with our ally Martin Booker (Southdown Bikes) too
Trev felt the best in a 50 for a while and recorded 2-2-14 as first man off, Colin set 2-1-58, with Martin a on 2-5-22
Chris McNamara produced another storming first place ride to set a new course record with 1-42-12....how does he do it ?
After the previous days strong winds, today was much improved with just a gentle westerly on the Fontwell/Chichester A27 course
A small field of 49 riders was reduced further by 9 DNS’s. We had only 2 WECC riders in Trevor & Colin...with our ally Martin Booker (Southdown Bikes) too
Trev felt the best in a 50 for a while and recorded 2-2-14 as first man off, Colin set 2-1-58, with Martin a on 2-5-22
Chris McNamara produced another storming first place ride to set a new course record with 1-42-12....how does he do it ?
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Brighton Excelsior CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 14 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Simon Steeles |
58:42 |
14 |
+8:58 |
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Nolan Heather |
58:42 |
14 |
+7:58 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
58:54 |
18 |
+9:32 |
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Trevor Leeding |
1:00:09 |
22 |
+8:29 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:00:23 |
23 |
+7:40 |
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Colin Toppin |
1:00:23 |
23 |
+6:53 |
Race report from Cheesy:
Today saw the BECC 25 mile TT event on the lumpy G25/93 course. Conditions were good with the temperature being like Goldilocks porridge (not too hot and not too cold!) and winds were light albeit the usual lottery with the Wiston steam fayre and a car boot sale which could affect rides. WECC had six entrants with our second claim cousin, Martin Booker (1:00:42) also entering and sporting a foot injury which has prevented recent competition or any meaningful training of late. All riders were fairly pleased with their ride, especially Trevor who has also been suffering from severe toothache and wasn't sure if he would ride at all. Unusually, there were a pair of time twins in Simon and Nolan as well as Cheesy and Colin! Spencer, Nolan and Simon recorded course PB's but all were disappointed with the meagre cake selection at HQ afterwards!
Today saw the BECC 25 mile TT event on the lumpy G25/93 course. Conditions were good with the temperature being like Goldilocks porridge (not too hot and not too cold!) and winds were light albeit the usual lottery with the Wiston steam fayre and a car boot sale which could affect rides. WECC had six entrants with our second claim cousin, Martin Booker (1:00:42) also entering and sporting a foot injury which has prevented recent competition or any meaningful training of late. All riders were fairly pleased with their ride, especially Trevor who has also been suffering from severe toothache and wasn't sure if he would ride at all. Unusually, there were a pair of time twins in Simon and Nolan as well as Cheesy and Colin! Spencer, Nolan and Simon recorded course PB's but all were disappointed with the meagre cake selection at HQ afterwards!
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...a3crg 30
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P884/30
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Saturday 13 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
1:11:37 |
26 |
+15:49 |
18 |
With a opportunity to ride on a favourable course and in good conditions Mike was looking to improve on his 2015 PB of 1:11:21 but he fell just a bit short of his target. He did have the consolation of beating his previous VTTA age plus (which was + 14:42).
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Brighton Excelsior CC 10
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G10/97
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Saturday 13 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
21:00 |
6 |
+5:40 |
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Huw Williams |
23:47 |
12 |
+3:07 |
A surprisingly tiny field for an open 10. Just 22 starters (incl. one DNF).
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...a3crg 10
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P881/10
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Wednesday 10 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
23:29 |
61 |
+5:01 |
41 |
A disappointing post-holiday ride for Mike as he recorded his slowest ever 10 on the A3.
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Crawley Wheelers CC 10
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G10/97
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Saturday 6 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nolan Heather |
22:04 |
13 |
+4:13 |
Due to weather and it being the longer distance part of the season Nolan is the first WECC rider to compete in an Open 10 since late May. He produced a very good time and final placing; this despite the frustration of having a car turn in front of him and causing him to stop at the cement works (on the fast part of the course).
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...a3crg Middle Markers 25 (>57 mins)
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P884B/25
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Wednesday 3 July 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Colin Barton |
59:23 |
17 |
+10:21 |
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Paul Townsley |
1:01:44 |
27 |
+11:58 |
Colin and Paul took advantage of there being a middle markers event on this popular course. Paul took full advantage and lopped 2:30 off his previous PB. Not bad at 70 years old!
(There was an overflow event for spare places. Just 10 got in and Nick Dwyer came last with 52:45. Could be a record time for finishing last!)
(There was an overflow event for spare places. Just 10 got in and Nick Dwyer came last with 52:45. Could be a record time for finishing last!)
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 50
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G50/10
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Sunday 30 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
2:04:23 |
11 |
+10:03 |
11 |
+15:04 |
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Colin Toppin |
2:11:31 |
18 |
-0:51 |
20 |
+6:18 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
2:13:36 |
20 |
+18:46 |
3 |
+14:50 |
After last season’s disaster in this event Ian Cheesman was delighted to remain upright. Even more so as he was the fastest WECC rider and took the club’s 50 title for the first time.
The aggregate time for our three riders gained them second placed team in the SCA event and the legendary Robin’s wine as a prize.
Mike's third place in the SCA Vets category (on CTT target time) was sufficient for him to regain the SCA Vets Middle Distance BAR title (10, 25, 50 miles) that he held in 2014/5/6/7.
The aggregate time for our three riders gained them second placed team in the SCA event and the legendary Robin’s wine as a prize.
Mike's third place in the SCA Vets category (on CTT target time) was sufficient for him to regain the SCA Vets Middle Distance BAR title (10, 25, 50 miles) that he held in 2014/5/6/7.
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Hampshire Road Club 25
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P881/25
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Sunday 30 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nolan Heather |
55:15 |
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+11:25 |
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Simon Steeles |
56:03 |
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+11:37 |
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Trevor Leeding |
57:46 |
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+10:52 |