WILLCOCKS WINS DAVIDSTOW

Rob Willcocks to-day won the Davidstow 2.3.4 race after getting in an early break which stayed away. Willcocks/Adam Holmes and Julius Jennings managed to get a three minute break which stayed until the last 400 metres. Willcocks just stayed away and Holmes got second. Jennings was caught and later DNF'd due to cramp.

Results-

Willcocks Team Certini 1st

Adam Holmes MDCC 2nd

Kairn Stone Team Certini 3rd

CERTINI JUST MISS OUT

PZ Wheelers crit no2.

PZ Wheelers hosted their second crit at Portreath at the weekend. 5 Certini riders again controlled the bunch keeping all breakaways under the minute mark on what is famously known as a terrifically difficult circuit with 30 laps. Eventually Rob Willcocks attacked and took James Williams Kona and James Smith Team Certini with him in what turned out to be the winning break.

James S and Rob both attacked Williams but to no avail. Williams eventually attacked leaving only James Smith strong enough to chase down whilst Willcocks sat on his wheel unable to offer assistance after being dropped several times on the hill.

Smith was unable to close the last 15 metres and Willcocks came out from his wheel to steal second.

Keith Lilley and J Flooks came 4th and 5th. This gave Certini an amazing 2,3,4,5 and 7th but no win.

FRANK SPRY MEMORIAL NEEDS ENTRIES

Frank Spry Memorial Race
Event Details:
CompetitiveDiscipline: RoadClassification: Date: 27.05.2007Closing date for entries: 27.05.2007Cheques Payable To: Plymouth Corinthian CCEntries on the day: No
Location:
North Brent Tor Village HallLocation Map: (Google Map)
Organization:
Promoted By:Plymouth Corinthian CCRace Organiser:Mr Brian Jude4 Courtland CrescentPlymptonPLYMOUTHDevonPL7 4HT
Race Details:
Classification
Rider Cat
Band
Name
Km/M
Starts
Fee
National B
Elite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Band 3
EL/1/2/3
80/50
10:15
£12.00
Regional B
3rd, 4th
Band 4
3/4
80/50
10:30
£12.00

TEAM CERTINI BREAK IN TO TOP 20

www.team-certini.co.uk have now broken in to the top twenty teams in the country. A newly strengthned squad and strict training guidleines have brought the team in to the cream of British cycling. Places on the team are highly sought after.

Jason Flooks team manager is understandably thrilled with his two new signings this year - Keith Lilley and Kairn Stone. The real team approach guarantees results in almost every race.

Currently two riders down Certini will only gain by their return.

picture of James Smith www.team-certini.co.uk riding to second place in Totnes-Vire time Trial

The BetaBlocker crushes all before him!!

Marcin Bialoblocki took every stage in the Totnes two day this weekend in a super show of form and strength.

Stage one was a very techinical and a Paris-Roubaix style 60 mile course leaving over 20 DNF's due to punctures and fatigue.

Stage 2 was on the same course and Bialoblocki took over 40 seconds out of his nearest rival ( James Smith Team Certini) on time over 12 minutes.

Stage three was on the Aylsebeare course and again Bialoblocki pulled away from the field in the last mile. The only rider in sight was Kairn Stone Team Certini.

Team Certini took away the team prize and bag full of national points.

Local Time Trial Legend Julius Jennings commented " I am really sorry to have wasted the last few years doing that old man sport when I could have been racing against riders the likes of James Smith". He didn't really but it's my blog!!!!

photos courtesy of Ann Owens www.csdynamo.org.uk

TOTNES VIRE STAGE RACE AWAITS FAVOURITES

The 2007 promotion is the 35th edition of this stage race promoted by the club. The race origins go back to 1973 when the Mid-Devon Road Club first promoted a two-day event to mark the twinning of Totnes and Vire in Normandy. It has had many formats over the years and this year sees yet another one. The Saturday racing is now centered on Bradnich and on Sunday moves to the Aylesbeare Circuit. The club believes that the circuits being used in 2007 will be just as demanding as previous year’s and look forward to an exciting weekend of racing.

This year’s race is using the same format as for the last few years’ promotion – the time trial follows the first of the 2 stages “en ligne” that are 100km +. It will be interesting to see how riders cope with a time trial on tired legs.

Marcin Bialoblocki thwarted last weekend will be looking for revenge but has 5 time winner and ex pro Ben Luckwell Team GWR to contend against. Team tactics will play a huge part this year with the South west blessed with some of the top teams in the country. Team Tor will attempt to close the gap on Team Certini who are sat 21st nationally at the moment.

CHAIN GANG

Tuesday (Apr - Aug)
6:15pm prompt
Meeting at Elburton Hotel
Route: Brixton, Yealmpton, Ermington, Ugborough, Kitterford Cross, Ivybridge (first left at leisure centre roundabout) to Ermington and then back to Elburton.
Distance: 30 miles non-stop
Expected average speed: 20 m.p.h. , arriving back in Elburton at 7:45pm
Everybody welcome
Chain Gang

TEAM TOR LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

LILLEY THIRD IN HAM HILL

Keith Lilley to-day led home the bunch sprint for third place with Rob Willcocks just missing out to take 5th. Jason Flooks was also proving his return of form with a place just outside the top ten with a well timed sprint. The 60 mile Road Race averaged 27.5 miles per hour for 60 miles including th eclimb up Ham Hill.

This point scoring bonanza for Team Certini take them up to 21st in the national rankings above SIS.com.

Winner was Grant Bayton of GWR and in second was Marcin Bialoblocki.

Pittards N Hudson crashed early reciving stitches but will be back on her bike soon.

Thanks to Ann Owens for the photos www.csdynamo.org.uk

PCCC 50 SECURES MORE SPONSORSHIP

Plymouth Corinthian Cycling Club - Bob Wilson Memorial ‘50’South West District ‘50’ ChampionshipsSunday 1st July 2007£1000 worth of prizes!!!!!1st Prize – Spiuk TT Crono Aero Helmet
A dedicated website has been set-up for the event please click on the website for more details – http://pccc50.plymouthcorinthiancc.com

HAM HILL PREVIEW

Can anyone stop the BETABLOCKER?!?!

All the local e 1 2 favourites in the road racing scene line up tomorrow for the first real test of the season.

Pre-race favourites - Marcin Bialoblocki who has already amassed an amazing 300 points this season.

Greg Sandy - Elite rider but does not perform so well when there is a hill involved

Dave Bentley - Elite

Team favourites - Tor 2000 - Greg Sandy - Kona - James Williams - MDCC Andy Parker

Not forgetting the Team Certini and Keith Lilley

SATURDAY TRAINING

Ever thought who is out there training? Well tomorrow 14 April 2007 at 0700 at the Novotel in Plymouth. Team Certini will be riding out for their Saturday team training. Join us for a very easy two hour ride.

Team Certini will manage a route that will allow people to turn back early but no one will be left behind.

Any questions - chiefdocster@gmail.com

CERTINI LEAD SOUTH WEST IN NATIONAL RANKINGS

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/Rankings/RankingsClubs.asp

Although only a marginally succesful weekend. www.team-certini.co.uk can take away some comfort that they are leading the national rankings for South West Teams. Certini sit at 51st place.

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PLYMOUTH CORINTHIAN 50

Plymouth Corinthian Cycling Club - Bob Wilson Memorial ‘50’
South West District ‘50’ Championships
Sunday 1st July 2007

£1000 worth of prizes!!!!!
1st Prize – Spiuk TT Crono Aero Helmet

Come and ride the Plymouth Corinthian Cycling Club’s annual open ‘50’ mile time trial on the S4/50 near Buckfastleigh. The course has been modified since 2006 such that the start and finish will now be as per the S4/10. It has been changed for safety reasons. This year we are hoping to attract as many riders as possible from all over the country. The event has gained more sponsorship than last year. The main sponsors of the event are Spiuk, GT85, Schwalbe, Cube Bikes, Continental, Allsports International, Fisher outdoor leisure plus another ten cycling related sponsors.

Every rider who enters will be entitled to have a free sports massage from Plymouth’s leading sports masseur Paul Thorpe who is a qualified sports therapist.

The Bob Wilson Memorial trophy will go to the team with the fastest 3rd team member (Bidlake principle). There will be prizes for the top 10 overall, top three teams, spot prizes, lantern rouge, veteran’s categories, ladies and juniors.

A dedicated website has been set-up for the event please click on the website for more details – http://pccc50.plymouthcorinthiancc.com

The closing date for entries is Tuesday 19th June 2007

TOM HAWKINS - CERTINI DENIED IN THE LAST MILE!!

Kairn Stone and Certini dominated to-days race with Kairn being in a breakaway for almost 40 miles. To be caught at mile 49 in a 50 mile race. Certini controlled the bunch throughout the day but did not have the big guns fresh at the line to finish the job.

Winner - Guy Wilkins

JENNINGS JUST PIPS SMITH

Julius Jennings takes victory in CVCTC 10 07 April 2007

A very exciting race was decided in the second half on Saturday... Jennings managed to pull away after the turn point.


1
22.08
Julius Jennings
Gillingham & District Wheelers
Vet
+4.10
1st Place 1st Vet On Std
2
22.15
James Smith
www.team-certini.co.uk
Snr

2nd Place
3
22.38
Martin Bawden
www.cyclelogic.co.uk
Snr

3rd Place 1st Team
4
23.44
Matt Lewis
Tri Logic
Snr


5
23.48
Stuart Pickering
www.cyclelogic.co.uk
Vet
+2.06
1st Team
6
23.57
Robert Willcocks
www.team-certini.co.uk
Snr


7
24.28
Andrew Ellis
www.cyclelogic.co.uk
Snr

1st Team

Stuart Hall - Popular local athlete!!

Thanks to Ann Owens CS Dynamo

COMMENTARY ON THE MDCC 23

CHILDS WINS AGAIN!!! ( Stuart Hall surprises all!!!

Although predictably Childs wins again the main story is Stuart Hall ex Commonwealth Marathon runner makes massive inroads this season.

Jon Ellis and his first time on the track

CHAIN GANG 17 APRIL 2007

CHAIN GANG - MARKS THE START OF LIGHTER EVENINGS!!


The weekly chain gang will start on Tuesday 17th April the Elburton Hotel at 1815 hrs. The usual route will be: Ermington, Wrangaton, Ivybridge, Ermington to the Elburton Hotel for 2000 hrs. The record number of riders in one evening was 17 in 2006, let’s see if we can do better this year!

Williams Charges Away - taken from PZ wheelers website

PZW Crit 1 RAF Portreath 31/03/07

A chill and blustery northerly wind greeted the riders on Saturday afternoon, meaning high speeds along the bottom of the circuit and a long slog along the exposed back straight. A more than usual amount of grit on the surface resulted in more punctures than I can remember before. It was heartening to see so many newcomers lining up at the start and battling through to the end of the race.
In the E/1/2 category race, an early escape by Mark Haynes and James Smith was eventually reeled in, leaving them unable to respond when James Williams and John Vennis powered away with about 10 laps to go. Keith Lilley survived a puncture and wheel change to make a late escape for 3rd, leaving Mark Haynes, James Smith unable to match Dave Bentley's sprint power at the end.
The 3/4 category race saw some text books team riding from PZW. A couple of early digs by Tony Farnell provided the launch pad for Jeff Houghton and and Matt Ewings to jump off the front after a handful of laps. For a long time they hovered 30 seconds off the front, but good policing by Paul Friday (what a pun!) and Tony Farnell ensured that the chasing group of five riders couldn't bridge the gap. Jeff and Matt worked well together and stretched their lead to a comfortable margin in the final one third of the race. Tony Farnell punctured just before the bell, so thankfully didn't have to face the final sprint, powerfully won by Mark Millergill, despite us making him do lots of work early in the race and suffering an earlier puncture and wheel change. Congratulations to Ed for valiantly finishing his first road race and young Pendle for surviving as long as he did.
Many thanks to Matt Southam, Len Pascoe, Tristan Harris, Phil Walker and Jon Pullen who so ably organised and officiated the race and endured the cold wind throughout the afternoon. [2/04/07]