WEEKEND RACE REPORT 14th SEPTEMBER 09

TIME TRIALS:

On Saturday both Gareth Batson and Adam Topham braved the windy conditions to ride the Weyhill weekend on the P613 course at Andover. The cross head out and cross tail back didn’t slow either of them down too much, both producing outstanding PB’s. Gareth came in with a 21.43 whilst Adam, although hoping to break 20 did an awesome time of 20.05. The event was won by Alan Cook in 19.36.

On Sunday Adam rode the same course this time it was a 25TT. If it wasn’t for an 8 minute late start and then his chain coming off he would have done about 53:20.

Also on Sunday, Chris Greig, Greg Lewis and Anna Holder were at the Ickneild Road Club Compomotive Wheels. Chris produced a PB by 4 seconds with a very good time of 22.15. Greg Lewis did a time of 23.18 and Anna flying the flag for the HWCC ladies in a commendable time of 25.15.

ROAD RACE:

James Norris represented Wycombe on Sunday in the John and Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Race. This was meant to be on the road but the Hertfordshire police wouldn’t permit it so the event was re-located to Hillingdon Circuit making it an hour plus 5 lap race.

From the gun, three riders were off the front and managed to keep the peleton at bay for about 20 minutes. James along with some help from the Gregario’s worked together to catch a break and half an hour into the race James attacked, staying away for a lap until the bunch swallowed him up.

He managed to position himself at the front and stayed there and, with two other riders made yet another break with 10 minutes to go. James turned himself inside out to keep the three of them away from the main bunch, knowing this was his last race of the season and wanting to put in a good performance.

With 6 laps to go they were still away working together in through and off style. 3 laps to go and another rider joined the break and 2 laps to go saw another rider join making them a strong group of five!

In the final lap things were hotting up when one of the riders kicked on the back straight. James chased him down and caught him on the finishing straight. Adrenaline was pumping as the two riders battled against each other for the win. With only metres to the line James put down full gas to a very exciting photo finish!

After the video was assessed James was placed 2nd by only a rim depth in what was his best race and best result of the season.

SPORTIVE:

Richard Wise and Ken Powell completed the Ronde Picardie Senior sportive in France. This was a 137km route which on the day was very windy making it tougher than they would have liked. They both achieved silver medals, Keith Powell in 4.35 and Richard Wise in 4.59. Kev Holloway did the Master 180km event but I don’t have any results for him.

MTB:

No news

TRACK:

No news

Tracy Jaquest

Press Secretary

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