World Champs: McEvoy’s best Brit junior for years, Jebb justifies selection

In the best British result in a Junior world cyclocross championships for a long, long time, the North West’s Jonny McEvoy (Kinesis UK) placed a fantastic 13th in today’s race in Hooglede Gits.

My initial start wasn’t good; I went round the outside on the first corner and gained some places. That put me in the front 25, then I held my position round the first technical section, where all the mud was. I couldn’t see, it just came at you like a wave. An Italian went off the front, but by the first drop off I was in second spot. However I lost a few places and was down in 9th the 2nd lap. After a few sections on the road where I didn’t have a wheel to follow, that took a lot of effort and took a lot out of me.? I was satisfied with how the race went overall, I felt I had a real go, and played a part.

Click here to read more about the junior event.

In a nail biting Senior race, Wheelbase’s Rob Jebb justified his selection with a gutsy ride against the full time professionals from the Low Countries.? Jebb finished in 37th position, on the same lap as winner Erwin Vervecken, and three places behind new British champion Phil Dixon.? According to Jebb on the British Cycling website,

I knew it were gonna be hard on first couple of laps being at the back, as whoever crashes is just going to be right by you. After 2 laps I got into my own rhythm and just kept going, passing and passing and passing! I did as best as I could, I enjoyed it, it were brilliant.?

Add comment January 27th, 2007

2006 07 League final standings

Final places now on the League page, here.? Congratulations to all those who took part and especially to all the category winners.

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National Trophy round 5: Derby College

Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) saw a second podium finish at the top level cyclocross in a week as he finished third in the final round of the National Trophy on a muddy but exciting course in the grounds of Derby College.

In a repeat of the National Championships podium, Rob fought valiantly but wasn’t there at the final sprint between Nick Craig and Phil Dixon in what turned out to be a war of attrition.

Paul Oldham (Hope) topped the NW riders in the overall of the series (5th) followed by Lewis Craven (Wheelbase) (6th), Ian Bibby, (Science in Sport/Trek) (7th) and Jebb (8th), making our region the strongest in the UK !

In the other events, Duncan Stuart (www.keswickbikes.co.uk) finished 13th in the Veterans event, and Roy Hunt, (Science in Sport./Trek) finished second but took the series overall.? Marie Stuart (J), Raleigh/ERV finished 7th in the women’s race.

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Beacon Cross / NW league final

Craig Denning (Sports Coaching) rode a solid race to take the final round of the NWCCA league at Beacon Park by 1:37 over David Brailsford. Denning, who was riding at the Derby National Trophy the next day, lapped all but six riders.

Amongst those who stayed on the same lap were Rob Pugh (4th overall and first U23 @ 3 min 35) and new League Champion Adrian Dalgliesh (5th overall).
Carolyn Wright was first Lady, and Ray Pugh first Veteran.

Beacon Park Results (word documet)

For Photos of the prizegiving, click here

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National Championships – Hunt again and Jebb’s going to the worlds

In a weekend of mudbath racing at the national championships in Southampton, Roy Hunt (SIS) again took the over 50s championship, and Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) rode to an excellent 3rd place behind Phil Dixon (SIS) and Nick Craig (Scott UK). Jebb’s position was enough to secure him a ride in the World Championships in Belgium later this month.

Click Rob’s image for some photos of the senior race by Adrian Holmes.

Click on Roy, below, to read report on Saturday’s veteran race.

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Macclesfield Supacross: Dixon in top form

Phil Dixon (Science in Sport) took his second consecutive win at Macclesfield’s South Park – this time in more challenging company. Dixon won by a comfortable margin over Liam Killeen (Specialized) and Rob Jebb (Wheelbase).

Full result here, and some photos from Jon Williams.

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Madison ‘Cross: Oldham and Denning cruise to the win

In the inaugural NW Christmas Madison Cyclocross, on a testing and exciting course at Clayton Vale in Manchester, Hope Factory Team’s Paul Oldham was a cut abovce the rest, propelling himself and Craig Denning (Sports Coaching) to a comfortable win. Dave Haygarth (Wheelbase) and Simon Watts (Unattached) paired up and were the only couple to finish on the same lap. Will’s Wheels pair Nick Shaugnesy and John Shaw finished in third place.

The U12s race was won by Drew FItton (mopssley CRC) and Jack Sadler (Gill Cycles), whilst the battle in the Youth race was taken by flying Eastlands Velo pair Jack Bowyer and Lewis Burke.
For full results, and photos from Nigel Bowyer, click ‘more’ below.

Please use the comments section below or the forum to give feedback on the course.

Under 12?s

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Sherdley Park Cross –

The senior event was won by Recycling.co.uk’s Ben Greenwood on a faster, more modern course than in the past.

Full result here (excel format)
Some photos from Martin Parry here (Thanks Martin!)

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Jebb flies NW flag high in Bradford

Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) took the sweetest of victories today in his native Bradford in the fourth round of the British Cycling National Trophy.? Conditions were muddy and tough, and the course was very demanding for most of its length.
Jebb’s success was backed up by Lewis Craven (Wheelbase), who took 6th position a mere 41 seconds down, and Paul Oldham (Hope), 8th @ 1:09.? Craven now stands 7th in the overall series with a round remaining.
The results in the senior race made up for disappointment in other events where series leaders Roy (vets over 50) and Amy Hunt (womens) both didn’t start due to injuries.
Report on the BC website here

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North of England Championships

Another great day for NW riders – who took the first three places in the senior event and the team prize, third year running, for Wheelbase.

Ian Bibby (SIS) rode a strong and confident race, waiting until the race on a muddy, challenging course at Bishops Burton college had settled down before riding away from Colne’s Paul Oldham (Hope). Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) stayed in close contact but couldn’t close the gap on Oldham.

Cumbrian Marie Stuart was the second woman, whilst NW riders took 1st places in U12 boys, U12 girls, and U10 boys. Martin Woffindin was best NW rider in the youth race, having to settle for the scraps left by a Team Marie Curie 1-2-3. Jack Bowyer took 1st place for the U14 boys and Melissa Bury finished 2nd for the U14 girls. Dan Wheelan also just missed out on 3rd place in the U14 boys, taking 4th place.

For full results click here.

Six images courtesy of Peter Davison below

17 futher images from Len Woffindin here

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Otterspool win for Reid

Stuart Reid (Wheelbase, pictured left) dealt with disappointment from the previous weekend in Mallory Park in the best style possible, by taking a satisfying win at the Mersey Roads CC ‘cross at Otterspool Park.

Recycling.co.uk’s Ben Greenwood picked up one place on his previous effot on the Otterspool course, but was no match for Reid’s cyclocross experience.

Martin Woffindin was again the fastest in the youth race, and Christian Braybrooke took the U12s event.
Click ‘more’ for results

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Bibby leads national trophy

After a stunning ride at the Mallory Park circuit in Leicestershire, NW rider Ian Bibby took third place behind two international riders to take 50 national trophy points and go into the next round at Bradford’s Peel Park wearing both the green jersey as U23 series leader and the yellow overall series leader.

Bibby sprinted for the position from a group of four riders, and easily took the uphill sprint after the disappointment of missing out on the big sprint in the previous round at Ipswich.

Wheelbase’s Lewis Craven again put in a storming ride to finish in 10th spot, ahead of notable big names like Nick Craig and Dan Alexander.

In the other age categories, Junior series leader Jonny McEvoy was absent after taking up a great offer to race for a while in Belgium, but the NW was again brilliantly represented by the talented Hunt family, where Roy took the over 50s and Amy took the women’s race, both repeating their performances in Ipswich.

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Visitor from the East pillages at Stadt Moers

Whilst the top NW riders battled it out at Mallory Park in the National Trophy (see separate story), Matlock CC visitor Lee Shunburne made off with first place in the Liverpool Mercury ‘cross at Stadt Moers. Short of a Notts and Derby League race to ride with the National Trophy race in nearby Leicestershire, Shunburne took an early lead and made his trip worthwhile.

The best of the NW riders was Will’s Wheels’ John Shaw, whilst Stuart Green enjoyed a welcome return to the podium.

In the Youth race, Ribble Valley’s Lewis Balickyi upset Martin Woffindin’s run of form, whilst Ribble Valley team mate Sam Turton again took the U12 race. Tom Armstron was first U14.

Photos from Jon Williams here.

Results

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Liverpool Century Cross – Otterspool Park

Strong winds didn’t deter a total of 91 riders at Otterspool Park on Saturday.

The senior race saw an eventful battle between Dave Haygarth (Wheelbase) and Nathan Millar (Ipswich BC), who both forged ahead early in the race. Millar failed to take full advantage of a 40 second lead gained when Haygarth punctured mid way through the race, and punctured himself just as the Wheelbase rider had fought back just before the bell. After a tough chase, Haygarth enjoyed an easier final lap and crossed the line 55 seconds ahead of Millar.

Under 23 road racing hero Ben Greenwood (Recycling.co.uk) made his ‘cross debut and finished a healthy third after picking his way through the field in the latter half of the race. Ben’s a second claim member of Lune CC, whose Adrian Dalgleish leads the NW league, helped along by a sturdy 5th place.

In the Youth race, Martin Woffindin (Eastlands Velo) again edged out Hamish Fletcher-Cooney (Gill Cycles) by just ten seconds. First U14 was Jack Humphries (Red Rose Olympic).

Best Under 12 after almost eleven minutes of racing was Ribble Valley’s Sam Turton.

Click on ‘more’ for full results.