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.