2019 WECC RIDERS IN OPEN TIME TRIALS
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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 |
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+8:58 |
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Nolan Heather |
58:42 |
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+7:58 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
58:54 |
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+9:32 |
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Trevor Leeding |
1:00:09 |
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+8:29 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:00:23 |
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+7:40 |
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Colin Toppin |
1:00:23 |
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+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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...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 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
DNS |
Race report from Simon:
A cooler start in blustery conditions for the Hampshire Road Club 25. The first Worthing man home was Nolan Heather with a PB of 55:15, Simon Steeles shaved 5 seconds of his PB with a 56:03 and Trev Leading completed the proceedings with a 57:46.
A cooler start in blustery conditions for the Hampshire Road Club 25. The first Worthing man home was Nolan Heather with a PB of 55:15, Simon Steeles shaved 5 seconds of his PB with a 56:03 and Trev Leading completed the proceedings with a 57:46.
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...a3crg 15
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P884B/15
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Wednesday 26 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
32:00 |
10 |
+8:05 |
14 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
35:52 |
39 |
+7:07 |
19 |
For the first Wednesday in a while rain did not cause the cancellation of the event. It wasn't all good news though as a savage gusting NE wind made things 'interesting' and leg from the bottom turn to the top one was a real grind.
Nik produced another quality and Mike fell just 6 seconds short of his PB (although he did have the consolation of beating his previous VTTA age plus (which was + 6:52).
Nik produced another quality and Mike fell just 6 seconds short of his PB (although he did have the consolation of beating his previous VTTA age plus (which was + 6:52).
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Blazing Saddles 50
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P885/50
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Sunday 23 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Trevor Leeding |
1:55:39 |
44 |
+25:01 |
28 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:55:54 |
47 |
+23:33 |
34 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
1:57:47 |
50 |
+22:04 |
38 |
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Colin Toppin |
2:01:18 |
63 |
+16:31 |
46 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
2:03:27 |
67 |
+24:59 |
29 |
A NEW CLUB RECORD!!!
Trevor, Cheesy and Spencer's combined time of 5:49:20 beats the 1992 mark of 5:53:32 (set by Paul Toppin / Richard Shipton / Jeremy Wootton).
Trevor set a new LTS (his PB of 1:55:27 was in 2015). Cheesy and Colin both got PBs, albeit Cheesy had ridden considerably faster in this event last season only to have it nullified due to the course being short. Well done to Spencer on his first ever 50.
Trevor set a new LTS (his PB of 1:55:27 was in 2015). Cheesy and Colin both got PBs, albeit Cheesy had ridden considerably faster in this event last season only to have it nullified due to the course being short. Well done to Spencer on his first ever 50.
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...a3crg Summer 25
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P884B/25
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Wednesday 19 June 2019
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The event was clearly misnamed as the interminable bad weather continues and this event was called off. Mike O'Gorman was particularly disappointed to miss a chance at his favourite 25 course. Four of his last scheduled five TTs have now been cancelled due to the prevailing conditions.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 15
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G15/92
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Saturday 15 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
32:14 |
1 |
+7:14 |
2 |
+7:51 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
35:16 |
16 |
+5:23 |
13 |
+5:16 |
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Nolan Heather |
35:22 |
18 |
+2:58 |
29 |
+4:15 |
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Simon Steeles |
36:19 |
22 |
+3:27 |
26 |
+3:53 |
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Huw Williams |
36:42 |
25 |
+3:57 |
23 |
+3:50 |
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Ian Cheesman |
36:46 |
26 |
+3:35 |
25 |
+3:40 |
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Colin Toppin |
36:56 |
28 |
+2:15 |
36 |
+3:03 |
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Rick Hughes |
39:16 |
36 |
+2:54 |
30 |
+1:52 |
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Paul Townsley |
39:36 |
37 |
+7:07 |
5 |
+4:06 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
40:01 |
38 |
+5:41 |
12 |
+2:58 |
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Karen McGrath |
40:04 |
39 |
+4:58 |
17 |
+7:10 |
TWO NEW CLUB RECORDS!!!
Nik Allen, Spencer Kirkham and Nolan Heather set a new WECC 15 mile time team time trial record of 1:42:52 (beating the 2017 mark of 1:44:49 set by Nik Allen, Dom Maxwell and Nolan Heather).
Karen McGrath set a new WECC ladies 15 mile time trial record of 40:04 (beating her 2016 mark of 41:23)
Karen McGrath set a new WECC ladies 15 mile time trial record of 40:04 (beating her 2016 mark of 41:23)
Due to roadworks this event was held on a decidedly SPOCO emergency course created for the occasion. Somewhat frustratingly the roadworks were removed just before the event but it was too late to switch back.
Nik Allen completed an impressive double by winning the SCA Championship 15 (as well as the WECC Club Championship therein). Nik was also second in the Vets rankings, and Paul Townsley did extremely well to be in 5th place in the Vets rankings. Karen McGrath took first place in the SCA womens event (helped a bit by being the only female starter).
Nik Allen completed an impressive double by winning the SCA Championship 15 (as well as the WECC Club Championship therein). Nik was also second in the Vets rankings, and Paul Townsley did extremely well to be in 5th place in the Vets rankings. Karen McGrath took first place in the SCA womens event (helped a bit by being the only female starter).
KAREN & NIK WITH WINNING BUBBLY
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...a3crg Summer Ten
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P881/10
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Wednesday 12 June 2019
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The weather strikes again with heavy rain causing a cancellation. Nik Allen and Mike O'Gorman were due to ride.
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NATIONAL VTTA 25
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E2/25
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Sunday 9 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
54:05 |
35 |
+13:23 |
50 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
56:59 |
68 |
+11:16 |
85 |
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Trevor Leeding |
58:12 |
77 |
+10:26 |
96 |
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Paul Townsley |
1:03:41 |
116 |
+10:01 |
102 |
Race report from Nik:
Saturday 8th of June and the WECC TT boys are off on their jollies to Suffolk. Due to the distance and a 6am start, it seemed a good idea to stay over locally and save time in the morning. A cold 8 deg SW wind greeted us as we started our warm ups. Sadly the rolling opening few miles with stronger than forecast wind sapped strength and speed all the way to the turn.
Paul went off first for WECC and had a great ride leaving everything on the course. Bringing a smile to his face (after a quart of Red Bull) upon his return to the sanctuary of Team WECC base camp in 1:03:41
Trev was off next. Fully warmed up and ready to go, had a few minutes spare and proceeded to break 2 skin suit zips in quick succession...... Grabbing pins (possibly some flesh) Nik and Spencer pinned him up from navel to chin. “Whomever the rider” that's gonna unsettle you and flying home in 58:12 was just reward indeed.
Nik went off next and had ‘one of those days’. No rhyme or reason, just flat and disappointing. (54:05).
Spencer was our last rider off. Warmed up and enduring the worst weather conditions (😂😂😂😂😂😂) . He set off into the course with a frenzy and came home in 56:59 (probably best WECC ride of the day) mentioning ‘that headwind’ as we all had upon finishing.
Whilst the results we went for weren’t forthcoming it was a very well organised event and enjoyable none the less.
Saturday 8th of June and the WECC TT boys are off on their jollies to Suffolk. Due to the distance and a 6am start, it seemed a good idea to stay over locally and save time in the morning. A cold 8 deg SW wind greeted us as we started our warm ups. Sadly the rolling opening few miles with stronger than forecast wind sapped strength and speed all the way to the turn.
Paul went off first for WECC and had a great ride leaving everything on the course. Bringing a smile to his face (after a quart of Red Bull) upon his return to the sanctuary of Team WECC base camp in 1:03:41
Trev was off next. Fully warmed up and ready to go, had a few minutes spare and proceeded to break 2 skin suit zips in quick succession...... Grabbing pins (possibly some flesh) Nik and Spencer pinned him up from navel to chin. “Whomever the rider” that's gonna unsettle you and flying home in 58:12 was just reward indeed.
Nik went off next and had ‘one of those days’. No rhyme or reason, just flat and disappointing. (54:05).
Spencer was our last rider off. Warmed up and enduring the worst weather conditions (😂😂😂😂😂😂) . He set off into the course with a frenzy and came home in 56:59 (probably best WECC ride of the day) mentioning ‘that headwind’ as we all had upon finishing.
Whilst the results we went for weren’t forthcoming it was a very well organised event and enjoyable none the less.
NB Trevor doubled the WECC 2019 zip failure count (adding to Nik and Mike's experiences earlier in the season).
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Fareham Wheelers 10
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P881R/10
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Saturday 8 June 2019
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Colin Barton and Mike O'Gorman were due to have a crack at this popular fast course on the A3 - but the event was rightly cancelled due to the weather conditions.
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Portsmouth North End 25
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P881/25
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Sunday 2 June 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
51:42 |
11 |
+15:46 |
4 |
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Simon Steeles |
56:08 |
53 |
+11:32 |
38 |
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Trevor Leeding |
56:32 |
57 |
+12:06 |
35 |
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Ian Cheesman |
57:09 |
60 |
+10:54 |
44 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
59:37 |
75 |
+12:50 |
30 |
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Colin Toppin |
59:39 |
76 |
+7:37 |
65 |
A NEW CLUB RECORD!!!
Big congratulations to Nik Allen (51:42), Simon Steeles (56:08), Trevor Leeding (56:32) at the Portsmouth North End 25 this morning. They have set a new club team record of 2:44:22, beating by 20 seconds the time set by Nik, Trevor and Neil Crowther on the same course last season. Nik equals his PB, and Simon sets an impressive PB in only his third 25 mile time trial.
Cheesy was happy with his time, and Mike was relieved to be inside the hour and 90 seconds quicker than this time last year. Colin felt that he would have been quicker had he ridden the course previously.
Cheesy was happy with his time, and Mike was relieved to be inside the hour and 90 seconds quicker than this time last year. Colin felt that he would have been quicker had he ridden the course previously.
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Brighton Mitre CC 10
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G10/97
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Monday 27 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
21:11 |
5 |
+5:25 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
24:23 |
27 |
+4:07 |
Nik was a bit disappointed with the quality of his ride. However he did finish in an excellent fifth place behind some top quality riders. Mike, too, was disappointed as his power was well below par and his time was virtually identical to earlier this year on this course in the SCA 10. Mike did have the consolation of a bottle of wine for an age group win.
Nolan Heather had intended to ride this event but made the mistake of entering the road bike version instead.
Nolan Heather had intended to ride this event but made the mistake of entering the road bike version instead.
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VC St Raphael Middle Markers 10
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P881R/10
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Saturday 25 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Trevor Leeding |
21:36 |
16 |
+5:27 |
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Nolan Heather |
21:47 |
22 |
+4:30 |
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Colin Barton |
22:35 |
45 |
+4:53 |
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Simon Steeles |
22:45 |
49 |
+3:55 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:50 |
51 |
+5:40 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
DNF |
Our riders were looking for quick times on this popular 'reverse' course but the gusting wind proved to be more problematic than anticipated with the outward leg being particularly challenging.
Trevor made light of this though with a superb ride that was only 5 seconds short of his all time PB. Nolan also produced his quickest time of the season so far, being just 12 seconds off his PB.
Colin added to a succession of similar times with his four Open 10's this season now being 22:44, 22:28, 22:43, 22:35.
Simon and Mike were closely grouped with Colin.
Spencer suffered the disappointment of a mechanical due to the free hub on his disk seizing solid.
Trevor made light of this though with a superb ride that was only 5 seconds short of his all time PB. Nolan also produced his quickest time of the season so far, being just 12 seconds off his PB.
Colin added to a succession of similar times with his four Open 10's this season now being 22:44, 22:28, 22:43, 22:35.
Simon and Mike were closely grouped with Colin.
Spencer suffered the disappointment of a mechanical due to the free hub on his disk seizing solid.
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Farnham Road Club 10
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H10/8
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Saturday 18 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nolan Heather |
22:03 |
25 |
+4:14 |
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Colin Barton |
22:43 |
30 |
+4:45 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
DNF |
The weather was a huge improvement on what has been experienced so far this season. The virtual absence of wind plus warmish temperatures provided much cause for optimism. And rightly so (mostly).
Nolan recorded a course best. His previous 2 rides (both in 2018) were 22:14 and 22:41.
Colin was delighted with his course best, albeit it is a while since he has ridden here. His 2016 times were 23:08, 22:54, 22:55. His 2015 times were 22:58 and 23:11.
This was Mike's 18th ride on this course with his best being 21:31 in 2015. Today's ride was a strong one and although not going to be close to that personal course best he was well on the way to being 3 minutes quicker than here 2 months ago. But with the fast 2.5 mile downhill stretch looming up a complete puncture wrecked it all.
Nolan recorded a course best. His previous 2 rides (both in 2018) were 22:14 and 22:41.
Colin was delighted with his course best, albeit it is a while since he has ridden here. His 2016 times were 23:08, 22:54, 22:55. His 2015 times were 22:58 and 23:11.
This was Mike's 18th ride on this course with his best being 21:31 in 2015. Today's ride was a strong one and although not going to be close to that personal course best he was well on the way to being 3 minutes quicker than here 2 months ago. But with the fast 2.5 mile downhill stretch looming up a complete puncture wrecked it all.
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...a3crg Summer Ten
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P881/10
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Wednesday 15 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Colin Barton |
22:28 |
42 |
+5:00 |
36 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:30 |
43 |
+6:00 |
14 |
A close thing, and season's bests for our two riders.
Mike at the start line
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Worthing Excelsior CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 12 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Simon Steeles |
59:21 |
6 |
+8:19 |
8 |
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Nolan Heather |
59:43 |
8 |
+6:57 |
13 |
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Trevor Leeding |
1:01:12 |
15 |
+7:26 |
12 |
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Colin Toppin |
1:01:58 |
18 |
+5:18 |
19 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
1:03:23 |
21 |
+9:04 |
5 |
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Rick Hughes |
1:05:28 |
23 |
+3:48 |
20 |
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Phil Frean |
1:08:04 |
25 |
+3:20 |
22 |
Better conditions led to a series of improvements over the times on this course last week. Simon improved by 1:24 for an excellent sub-hour performance; this being the first time that he has done so. Nolan was the other sub-hour rider. Trevor's effort was his first 25 of the season. Colin improved by 2:34 and Mike improved by 1:34 from last week. Phil's ride was his first 25 since 2017.
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Hampshire Road Club 10
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P881/10
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Saturday 11 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
20:09 |
8 |
+6:27 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
22:11 |
51 |
+4:43 |
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Colin Barton |
22:44 |
61 |
+4:44 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:53 |
68 |
+5:37 |
A warmish evening, certainly by recent experiences, albeit with a tricky stiffish northerly wind. One again there was a classy ride by Nik. Spencer had the problem of having forgotten his shoes and then borrowing Nik's pedals and shoes for his ride. Colin produced a good time in his first open 10 of the season. Mike was pleased that, before the race, he had spotted the flaw in his front tub. He switched to a clincher for his fastest 10 of the season so far, plus £10 prize for 1st in age group. In fact all four riders achieved season's best times.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 5 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
55:12 |
8 |
+10:35 |
10 |
+12:16 |
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John McGrath |
58:47 |
18 |
+10:58 |
8 |
+10:16 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
59:34 |
20 |
+10:48 |
9 |
+8:41 |
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Simon Steeles |
1:01:45 |
30 |
+4:31 |
32 |
+5:55 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:01:49 |
32 |
+5:26 |
27 |
+6:14 |
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Colin Toppin |
1:04:32 |
37 |
+0:46 |
40 |
+2:44 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
1:04:57 |
38 |
+11:13 |
6 |
+7:30 |
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Nolan Heather |
DNS |
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Trevor Leeding |
DNS |
Bitterly cold conditions greeted the riders with it being 2C at the start.
Both Mike and Trevor suffered punctures before the start. Trevor's was the more traditional tub failure resulting in a DNS. Mike's however was to his car and it had to be left out on the road. Nolan opted to miss the arctic conditions.
The results were largely as expected with some impressive times. Simon did well in his first ever 25 and Cheesy was delighted to have recovered his form after yesterday's 10.
The Club's 25 Championship was held within this event and so Nik retains his title. And - just for something to do - he won the Handicap classification once again and so retains the John Clapshaw Trophy.
Both Mike and Trevor suffered punctures before the start. Trevor's was the more traditional tub failure resulting in a DNS. Mike's however was to his car and it had to be left out on the road. Nolan opted to miss the arctic conditions.
The results were largely as expected with some impressive times. Simon did well in his first ever 25 and Cheesy was delighted to have recovered his form after yesterday's 10.
The Club's 25 Championship was held within this event and so Nik retains his title. And - just for something to do - he won the Handicap classification once again and so retains the John Clapshaw Trophy.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 10
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G10/97
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Saturday 4 May 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Nik Allen |
21:32 |
8 |
+4:47 |
11 |
+5:04 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
23:07 |
23 |
+3:59 |
19 |
+3:47 |
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Nolan Heather |
23:28 |
27 |
+2:05 |
38 |
+2:49 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
24:22 |
36 |
+6:06 |
2 |
+4:08 |
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Ian Cheesman |
24:25 |
37 |
+2:29 |
37 |
+2:24 |
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Karen McGrath |
27:19 |
58 |
+2:42 |
32 |
+2:24 |
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John McGrath |
DNF |
In keeping with the weather for most of this season damp cold conditions with a tricky northerly wind awaited our competitors today. It was not going to be an easy ride and so it proved.
Nik rode very well, being 10 seconds faster and 7 places better than last season's effort. Nolan also put in a good effort despite having arrived at the start line only to spot a worrying bulge in his front tyre. Mike's mind was clearly elsewhere as he was stopped from setting off to the start by Mark Smith who kindly pointed out that Mike had forgotten to put on his helmet! Mike's time, fractionally quicker than last season in good conditions, was enough to secure him £20 for second place in the Veterans competition.
Cheesy was hugely disappointed with his ride saying that "I had good power but couldn't seem to keep the average speed up this morning and my cadence was very low at average 79! It's normally 85 to 90."
Karen improved her placing from last season. John unfortunately punctured and became the third WECC rider to DNF in as many races. Let's hope that this run of bad luck stops right now.
Nik rode very well, being 10 seconds faster and 7 places better than last season's effort. Nolan also put in a good effort despite having arrived at the start line only to spot a worrying bulge in his front tyre. Mike's mind was clearly elsewhere as he was stopped from setting off to the start by Mark Smith who kindly pointed out that Mike had forgotten to put on his helmet! Mike's time, fractionally quicker than last season in good conditions, was enough to secure him £20 for second place in the Veterans competition.
Cheesy was hugely disappointed with his ride saying that "I had good power but couldn't seem to keep the average speed up this morning and my cadence was very low at average 79! It's normally 85 to 90."
Karen improved her placing from last season. John unfortunately punctured and became the third WECC rider to DNF in as many races. Let's hope that this run of bad luck stops right now.
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VTTA National 10
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G10/41
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Sunday 28 April 2019
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
21:45 |
5 |
+4:51 |
6 |
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Spencer Kirkham |
23:45 |
22 |
+3:09 |
28 |
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Nolan Heather |
24:09 |
31 |
+2:08 |
39 |
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Paul Townsley |
DNF |
Race report from Nik:
The first VTTA national in the county for a while was graced with a chilly NW wind to test the skin suit clad warriors. The pile of clothes at the start showed how chilly the wind felt for most. G10/41 is a rolling course on the Surrey border with several small punchy ramps and a gradual climb up the eastern side of the course. Then with a 2.5 mile rolling downhill finish aiding a fast finishing time.
WECC had a good showing of entrants and positive thoughts were resonating before the off. This was soon sadly jinxed; Spencer threw caution to the wind off the start line and sadly his Garmin mount couldn’t handle his ‘ferocious’ power and off fell the Garmin. Unperturbed he carried on and finished well whilst riding ‘technically’ blind. Then the race to find his Garmin unit started...
Paul set off strongly and was making great strides when a puncture ended his solid ride and forced him into a much unneeded 2.5 mile walk home.
Nolan had a good ride and featured well in the ‘winning team’ for Sussex/Surrey district.
Nik rode well after a faulty valve had put doubts in his mind over a possible puncture after warming up. That said he was very pleased with his ride, finishing strongly on the ‘forgiving’ finishing 2 miles.
WECC grouped together well and won the Sussex/Surrey region Team award and claimed the ‘ Wilf How’ cup.
The first VTTA national in the county for a while was graced with a chilly NW wind to test the skin suit clad warriors. The pile of clothes at the start showed how chilly the wind felt for most. G10/41 is a rolling course on the Surrey border with several small punchy ramps and a gradual climb up the eastern side of the course. Then with a 2.5 mile rolling downhill finish aiding a fast finishing time.
WECC had a good showing of entrants and positive thoughts were resonating before the off. This was soon sadly jinxed; Spencer threw caution to the wind off the start line and sadly his Garmin mount couldn’t handle his ‘ferocious’ power and off fell the Garmin. Unperturbed he carried on and finished well whilst riding ‘technically’ blind. Then the race to find his Garmin unit started...
Paul set off strongly and was making great strides when a puncture ended his solid ride and forced him into a much unneeded 2.5 mile walk home.
Nolan had a good ride and featured well in the ‘winning team’ for Sussex/Surrey district.
Nik rode well after a faulty valve had put doubts in his mind over a possible puncture after warming up. That said he was very pleased with his ride, finishing strongly on the ‘forgiving’ finishing 2 miles.
WECC grouped together well and won the Sussex/Surrey region Team award and claimed the ‘ Wilf How’ cup.
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Charlotteville CC 50
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H50/8
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Sunday 28 April 2019
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