2007-08
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)
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.
Full Results
December 31st, 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
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)
October 15th, 2007
On what many people politely described as a ‘traditional’ course, a total of exactly 100 riders raced hard and heartily in Outwood Park, Radcliffe today.
On a senior course that featured three dismounts per 1.25 mile lap, a clear winner emerged in the shape of Ipswich’s Nathan Miller (53-12 Multisports). Miller’s early rival was the fast starting Dave Brailsford (Horwich CC), who led until the third of the hard, wet, muddy laps. Third placed rider was Liverpool Century’s Rob Pugh who, despite an early front wheel puncture, battled hard to be the first U23.
Steve Jolley enjoyed the tough course, finishing first veteran ahead of many riders to his junior. First woman was Marie Stuart, whilst Joe Allen claimed top U18 spot.
In the Youth event, Lewis Burke (Macclesfield Wheelers) proved untouchable and romped away to a comfortable victory ahead of Jack Bowyer.
Top under 12 on a slightly longer than usual 20 minute race was Sam Turton (Ribble Valley Juniors).
Prizes to a value of over £500 were very generously donated by Wheelbase.co.uk, as well as the shop directors and staff helping out on the day, displaying some dream-bikes, including one of Rob Jebb’s prototype Litespeed titanium bikes. The bikeathon was met with such a huge successs, with organizers already drawing plans this early for next year’s event after getting sponsorship tips from the newsletter of financial website Motley Fool
A video here
Results here: Wheelbase Gore Bike Wear cyclocross 2007 results
Photos here on Flickr
October 13th, 2007
Lee Shunburne, Matlock CC took top honours in the first NWCCA event of the new season.
Shunburne overhauled long time leader Dave Brailsford, of the promoting club Horwich CC, in the final lap. Brailsford had led for most of the race, while Shunburne was part of a strong chasing group which also included Rob Pugh (Liverpool Century), and Mark Cotton (VC Lincoln).
U12 Results
Senior Results
Couple of images here from Jon Williams.
More here on the British Cycling site
September 17th, 2007
