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Add comment December 28th, 2009
A grand day out in the mud…
Haslingden’s first ever cyclocross race took part in Victoria Park in mud, glorious mud, but on a dry, cool November day. The second Wheelbase event to be run in the borough of Rossendale in two years, Haslingdon’s historical park saw some top action from the UKs top cyclocross riders. In contrast to the bright sunshine over crisp and frozen snow at last year’s event in Waterfoot, the parcours was wet mud after a full ten days of rain.
Organiser Dave Haygarth had revised the course drastically in advnace of the event when it became clear that the rain had got its way: “The challenge is to make it a race – no-one really minds the mud, but technical parts of the course were just no longer necessary when the simpler bits were going to get so badly cut up”.
So – on the day – a record 118 riders signed on in the Senior event, and you don’t get much bigger names than Paul Oldham, Rob Jebb, Ian Bibby and Jonny McEvoy – all of whom have represented Great Britain in Cyclocross in the last few years. Oldham was always going to be the favourite for the £100 first prize and pulled no punches, leading from the gun and easing away from the field bit by tiny bit on each of the 7 min laps. The fight behind from Bibby and Jebb was never going to allow Oldham to relax for long, and their tough battling in contrasting styles was a joy to watch. Bibby stayed ahead of Jebb in the dying stages and enjoyed day one of his return to ‘cross for 2009 (all three were to do battle the next day in Richmond).
Meanwhile, McEvoy – relying on only one bike – rode with utter guts and determination to destroy the hopes of some riders behind him with full pit crews. Veteran Matt Denby took the top vets prize and 5th position overall. Wheelbase’s Sue Clarke came home the first lady – another pre-race favourite living up to expectations, whilst the top Junior was Sport City Velo’s Martin Woffindin.
In the Under 12s race, Matt Walls of Eastlands Velo won the first boy, whilst the first girl home was team mate Kim Baptista. The following race on a course that was already showing signs of wear and tear was the U16s race, won by long distance visitor Dylan Kerfoot-Robson (Rhos on Sea) and first girl home was Hannah Layland, (VC St Raphael).
Report on the British Cycling website here.
Full Results from all the events here
Photos from Joolze Dymond here to browse or below as a slideshow.
Photos from Dave Haygarth of the U12 and U16s event (slideshow below, browse here):
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Photos from Phil Haygarth of the U12s Event (slideshow below, browse here):
Photos from Cheryl King (slideshow below, browse here):
Add comment November 29th, 2009
No report recieved
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Photos
Photos by JJ Carson
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Add comment November 19th, 2009
Fun day in the mud for all on the shores of Lake Windermere
The organisers would like to apologising for the delay in finalising the results. Unfortunately due to course conditions, riders loosing race numbers during the race and the mud cover the numbers we have had to spend hours scrutinizing the laps, etc.
Many thanks for make a great event.
Also please note that the riders with the non league numbers i.e. 433+ have had to have their numbers changed, due to the programme for the results but hasn’t made any difference to the results.
Donna Loftus
Full results here
A few pics from Phil Haygarth and myself – mainly of the U12 race here
.. and some from Team Wheelbase’s Flickr account here:
Add comment November 11th, 2009
Report by Mick Style, Manchester Wheelers.
Thorough-bred cross-man Lewis Craven (Wheelbase / Cannondale / Gore Bike Wear) returned to Boggart Hole Clough for Manchester Wheelers cyclo-cross on Sunday and looked comfortable cruising to victory, mining a rich vein of form from 12th in the National Trophy last week in Derby and 4th in the Three Peaks.
Lewis established himself with a clear lead on the first lap, rode a controlled race and was never troubled for his arms-aloft win. 2nd and 3rd was a closer fought affair – Paul Bethell (Macclesfield Wheelers) stayed within a couple of bike lengths of Rick Kent (Colnago/Microshift/Skins) for the first 3 laps but Rick gapped him coming onto the grassy section near the start/finish at the top of the course, and increased the gap throughout the remainder of the race.
First Junior home, Lewis Burke (Macclesfield Wheelers) came in 6th overall and wily dog Dave Headon (Horwich CC) won the Vets in 9th place overall, pushing first Under 23 Luke Beswick to 10th. If Luke can match his bike reliability with his form, then he’ll be placing further up the field.
The overall lead in the North West League is shaping up to be a fine battle – talented young pretender Lewis Burke is currently showing us all how it’s done, but old hand Paul Bethell is breathing down his neck and took a few points off Lewis on Sunday. And don’t write off Rick Kent – he clearly has the talent to contend too if he races enough races. I feel a bit of a ‘Book’ being run!
A real highlight of the event was firstly the overall Senior race numbers with 104 starters – over 20 more than last year – and secondly 10 juniors riding the Senior race, double last year.
We had extended the course this year for a second swoop into the trees at the top of the clough, with a few roots, twists and off-camber areas to contend with – well received judging by riders’ comments after the race.
Chris Lawless (Eastlands Velo) tussled with Jack Humphreys (Red Rose Olympic) for a couple of laps before pulling away to win the Youth Race. Christian Braybrook (Sport City Velo) took 5th place overall but was first U14 over the line. Hannah Leyland won the Youth Girls category and Jessica Wilkinson was first U14 girl.
Matthew Wallis from local team Eastlands Velo won the U12’s from visiting Sol Kerfoot Robson (Rhos on Sea) who was first U10. Matthew Baptista kept the Eastlands flag flying for the U8’s. And let’s hear it for Ella Dorrington who is fast learning her dad’s cross skills and Lenny Lomas who stayed focussed on the Haribo waiting for him at the finish for most of the 15 minutes race – they’re both just five!
Meanwhile back in the Senior race, the Boggart, a mischievous imp-like creature who lives in the Clough and who lends his name to the Park, was busy breaking the chains of unsuspecting riders like Jason Ragg (Manchester Wheelers) and local Danny Reilly, both DNF. Sorry lads, I’ll have a word….
Note
Some of the names and clubs in the results below have had top be guessed because of shoddy handwriting on the signing-on sheets – please be aware of this when you sign on!!
Some images orignally posted on the British Cycling website by Luke Webber below
Slideshow by Richard Weltman below – or browse them here
Add comment October 19th, 2009
Full results here
Photos on Flickr here to browse or below as a slideshow
Add comment October 19th, 2009
Sorry for the delay in the results which arrived a bit late…
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Add comment October 18th, 2009
Paul Oldham (Hope) took first place in the Senior race today with a very comfortable margin over Nick Craig (Scott UK) and Martin Woffindin (Sport City Velo).
DRAFT results here (web page), along with this note from the event organiser:
“This result has 3 riders missing at present because I need to go back through the score sheets and work their places out because they don’t appear correct.
The under 12’s will be completed tonight, as will the missing three riders above, two of which are Phil Bibby and Ms Underhill of Weaver Valley as I remember.”
Hundreds of Hi Res photos or the U12s and Senior Races I took below – hope I captured everyone – sorry that I missed the U16 race. Was child-minding! Click here to browse them on Flickr if you can’t be bothered with the slideshow.
Add comment October 4th, 2009
Report & Photos kindly supplied by Donna Loftus, Lakes RC
The Lakes Road Club 1st Borrowdale Show event was held in glorious sunshine on a dry grassy sporting course, surrounded by outstanding scenery and just a few miles from Derwentwater Lake.
Held in conjunction with the Borrowdale Shepherds Meet and Show, and along with other sports including Cumberland wrestling, and Fell running. It proved to be a reasonable success for the first event of its kind in the area.
In the senior race 46 riders lined up at the start next to the sheep dog trials, and were looked upon by around 50 Lakeland Herdwick sheep as the raced away on to a fast and undulating course. Lewis Burke and Paul Bethell Macclesfield Wheelers led after the first lap, and stayed together for another 3 laps, then the speed of Junior Burke told and he increased his lead every lap to the finish, chasing all the way Anthony Morris Evans Cycle sport could just not latch on and eventually finished third.
In with the spectators was a business man from Keswick who offered to sponsor next years race, with the outstanding setting, our own car park, and 80% of the course just for the Cyclo Cross I am sure we will be back next year.
Please can we thank all our helpers, course markers, marshals, lap scorers and signing on, John Gilmore – BC Commissaire, and thank all the riders who attended. Also Biketreks of Ambleside for donating the U12’s prizes.
Full results here: As a web page | XLS | PDF
Add comment September 21st, 2009
A visit from County Durham by Stuart Wearmouth (Picarsso-Pulman RT) paid off and sent Stuart home with some valuable early-season points at trhe Scorton Scramble on Sunday. The North West cyclocross season opener took place in pleasant weather but the expected soggy groundwater made going hard for a September race with a good deal of running. Wheelbase/Gore bike wear’s Lewis Craven took second place some 20 seconds down on Wearmouth in his forst competitive outing since early July, and Zeptnat’s veteran Matt Denby was third.
The sunny day helped the riders, in a small way, to deal with the very muddy conditions but race organisers did have some problems reading the numbers for scoring. It was suggested that next time a hose should be set up at the start / finish line to blast the mud off the riders as they pass.
The youth race produced a great winning performance from Scott Woodhead (West Pennine RC) followed closely by the two Jacks; Jack Bowyer (Sport City) and Jack Humphreys (Red Rose Olympic) finishing 2nd and 3rd. First U16 girl was Becky Preece (Red Rose Olympic). In the under 14’s Jack Sadler (Wheelbase) made a good start with a fine win with Zoe Armstrong (RVJCRC) finishing as first U14 Girl.
A large field of U12’s took to the start line including a number of first time cross riders. A sterling effort from all who tackled a slightly shorter but very challenging course. I counted them all out and I counted them all back. It’s a good job the youngsters like the mud. A good strong win for Robert Armstrong (RVJCRC) followed closely by Fabian Brennan (Cog Set) and Matthew Walls (Eastlands) who was also first under 10. Second under 10 was Sam Hollingworth (Red Rose Olympic) in his first ever competitive cycle race and first U10 girl was Kim Baptista (Eastlands). A big well done to the under 8s who all completed the race.
Finally, thanks goes to all the competitors who supported the race and helped the organisers with the finishing positions. See you all in January for the Scorton Scramble 2.
Here on the British Cycling site
Add comment September 15th, 2008
Results and approx 10 million Photos here … a report below (click ‘more’)
Red Rose Scramble January 2008 – Results (excel)
The League’s also up to date now.
At least it didn’t rain on the day – well not too much. I know you won’t believe me but when we first looked at the course before Christmas it was frosty very hard under foot and fast to ride. I even thought about putting hurdles in to slow things down. I think some of the competitors would have strung me up if I’d put them in, along with the sludge that resulted from consistent rain over the last few weeks.
Lots of interesting comments:
‘One to remember’
‘That will go down in NWCCA history’
‘a good old fashioned cross course’ (from someone who didn’t actually race)
‘Give me the name of the !!#??#! course designer’.
The day got underway with the youth race, a slightly smaller field than usual as some riders were attending the national cross in Derby. Jack Bowyer (Eastland Velo) led from start to finish with a strong ride from Mike Gregg (Liverpool Century) in second followed by Tom Armstrong (Ribble Valley) continuing a good comeback following a long absence through injury. First girl was Becky Preece (Red Rose Olympic) who seems to be improving race by race. Well done to those who managed to dodge the mobile hazard (game keeper on quad bike). I ran after him as he made his way through the wooded section but he was too quick for me.
The under 12’s race was well supported as usual and was probably the toughest test of the season. Sam Turton (Ribble Valley) again came out on top with Robert Armstrong (Ribble Valley) finishing a close second. Bryn Davies coped well with the conditions for a well deserved third place. First girl was Moira Davies (Eastland Velo).
We were very grateful to James Whewell the landowner who stepped up to present the medals for both the youth and under 12’s race just before the main race got underway.
A field of over 60 riders battled against each other and the course for just short of an hour. Steven Ward (VC Azzurri) was the clear winner over 30 seconds ahead of Dave Crawley (Keswick Bikes) in second. Third place went to Alistair Robinson (Keswick Bikes). First Vet was Mick Style (Manchester Wheelers) with Vicky Ware (Keswick Bikes) being the first female adventurer home.
Thanks must go to all the Red Rose members who helped to put the event together especially Peter Fairclough, Louise Cooper, Gail Humphreys, Stuart Blackburn course building and scoring, to Ivor and Matt for providing equipment and commentary, medical support from Mandy Preece, Colin from Leisure Lakes, all the marshals from Red Rose and Salt Ayre and a big, big thank you to James Whewell for allowing us to ride through and around his home and putting up with all the vehicles that converged on the normally sleepy village.
Finally a special thanks to all the competitors who braved the extreme conditions, I only wish I had been able to take part! I’ll just have to be content with taking an average score as one of the organisers.
See you next year?
Colin Humphreys (organiser)
2 comments January 15th, 2008
A great (and strangely not too freezing) day’s racing in South Park this year – with some worthy winners.
Full results below:
1 Liam Killeen (Specialised) 52m. 44 secs
2 Ian Bibby (SiS Trek) @1 sec
3 Nick Craig (Scott UK @1 sec
4 Lewis Craven (Wheelbase/Gore) @2 sec
5 David Fletcher (SiS Trek) @11 sec
6 Geoff Giddings (MI Racing) @ s/t
1st U/23 Ian Bibby (SiS Trek)
1st Jun William Verney (Felt Racing)
1st Woman Heather Dawe (Crosstrax)
1st 40+ Vet Geoff Giddings (MI Racing)
1st 50+ Vet Roy Hunt (Kineses)
1st 60+ Eric Taylor (Horwich)
1st 70+ Ian Small (Zodiac CRC)
Under 12s
1st Sam Turton(RVCRCR) 15m 42s
1st Girl Clare Gore (Red Rose Olympic)
NIMROD Juveniles Event
1st Tom Mosses(SSC Cyclesport) 30mins
1st U/14 John Lomas(Matlock CC)
1st Girl Hannah Shenton (Team Chance)
1st U/14 Girl Malissa Bury (Eastlands Velo)
Images from Jon Williams here.
Add comment December 31st, 2007
199 Photos of the senior race now here
http://www.ukcyclocross.com/north-of-england-cyclocross-chamionships-2007-photos/
Add comment December 3rd, 2007
Lewis Craven (Wheelbase / Gore Bike Wear) romped off to a convincing win in his first North West event of the season at Stadt Moers park in Whiston. Craven’s margin over runner up and first U23 Rob Pugh (Liverpool Century) was a comfortable 3 mins 32 seconds. Dave Brailsford (Horwich) finished third.
Lewis Burke (Macclesfield Wheelers) gained yet another victory in the U16 race, and Sam Turton (Ribble Valley) took the honours in the U12 race.
Full Results here (excel).
Photos here on the Liverpool Mercury site
1 comment November 11th, 2007
On a brand new venue hastily re-arranged within four days, the Lune CC put on a great series of races.
On a short but technical senior circuit, Dave Haygarth (Wheelbase / Gore Bike Wear) enjoyed a realtively trouble-free victory over John Shaw (Ace RT / Impsport) and the unlucky Dave Brailsford (Horwich CC). After a fast start, a broken saddle rail forced Haygarth into an early bike change, letting Brailsford up to join him, but it was Brailsford’s turn for bad luck, with the first of two punctures a lap later. Shaw was the first veteran and Joe Allen took his second junior victory of the weekend.
The Wheelbase rider was pleased to be back on the bike after organising the previous day’s cyclocross in Radcliffe. “It’s a tiring business and a very long day organising the race” said Dave, “but I knew I’d have fresh legs today and I was determined to make the most of it – my wife, daughter, mum and my mother in law were watching today – my family home’s just up the road in Kirkby Lonsdale – so I couldn’t afford to mess up!“.
In the youth race, Martin Woffindin made the most of the fast but slimey grass conditions and dismounts to take a well deserved Victory.
Sam Turton made it two in two days with an impressive victory in the U12s race.
Some photos from Leanne Thompson here:
Photos from Ian McVety here on the Lune website :
Youth >>>
Juniors >>>
Seniors >>>
Some images from Jon Williams below
Results:
Senior Race
1st Dave Haygarth – Wheelbase/Gore
2nd John Shaw – Ace RT/Impsport
3rd Dave Brailsford – Horwich CC
1st U23 Rob Pugh
1st Vet John Shaw
1st Lady Marie Stuart – Team Chance
1st Junior Joe Allen – New Brighton CC
Youth
1. 15 Martin Woffindin Sport City Velo U16
2. 5 Jack Humphreys Red Rose Olympic U14
3. 4 Lewis Burke U16
U12’s
1. 38 Sam Turton Ribble Valley CRC U12
2. 35 Christian Braybrooke Eastlands Velo U12
3. 45 Robert Armstrong Ribble Valley CRC U12
Full results here > Lune Cyclocross Results Hornby 14 10 2007 (Excel workbook)
Add comment October 15th, 2007
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