Frank Spry RR May 2007

r u training gets 2,500 hits!!

This Blog has proved to be so popular that I am looking for others to contribute. It has now recieved nearly 2,500 hits in six months. Not bad for a fat Welsh man and a key board.

If you can contribute and this only takes 5 minutes to put something together then please let me know.

WEEKLY CHAIN GANG TONIGHT!!

Tuesday night is chain gang night...

Tuesday 1815 Elburton Pub Plymstock

check out http://www.plymouthcorinthiancc.com/ for further details


In the sport of cycling, a chain gang refers to a group of cyclists cycling in a close knit formation akin to a road race, normally for the purposes of training.

Unlike a regular group of cyclists, chain gangs normally consist of cyclists in two parallel lines, with the cyclist at the front of one line moving forward so that he may move to the front of the other line. This process repeats so that all cyclists in the chain gang rotate around. This gives all of the cyclists a turn on the front of they chain gang where they are forced to cycle into the wind and do the 'work'. In contrast, cyclists who fall back are given the chance to rest before their next turn.

Chain gangs tend to be characterised by short spells at the front and a high pace, and as such a ride in a chain gang is normally challenging aerobic (or even anaerobic) exercise. Indeed, weaker cyclists may find themself unable to do a turn on the front and may remain at the back to shelter from the wind and rest. Additionally, some cyclists may struggle to keep up with the fast pace and are known to drop off the back. If enough cyclists are dropped they may continue to work together to catch the main gang, or simply work with each other to continue training.

Cyclists will often meet and split into two or three chain gangs of similar ability if there are sufficient riders. This enables cyclists to ride with people of similar strength, but moreover it reduces the size of the group to a more manageable level.

In general the group will cycle at a steady pace (out of cities or urban areas if need be) to warm-up before starting the chain gang. A chain gang may culminate in a sprint finish for a particular target (such as a road side sign) to give cyclists a chance to practice and improve their sprint technique.

KEITH LILLEY ROLLS BACK THE YEARS!

A very wet Brent Tor circuit awaited the brave souls in this E 1 2 3 4 race. www.team-certini.co.uk had again enterd a strong field. Keith Lilley the 47 year old verteran started as one of the favourites along with James Williams Kona and Mark Perry Bournemouth Arrow. In the very first lap John Nye ES Torgini felt his back wheel slip and ended up admiring the grey Dartmoor sky.

Dartmoor is renowned for it's surprises but on this ocassion it was no surprise when a small elite group of six riders broke away from the bunch at the top of the long climb which is covered 11 times.

This climb popped many riders out of the back of the bunch as they tried in vain to bring the breakaway back. The breakaway however continued to increase it's gap at point almost 3.30 over the bunch.

This huge gap gave the security for in the last two laps for James Williams to attack not once but twice both times to be followed by Keith Lilley. The second attack stuck and Williams and Lilley had a 5 second gap over the remaining three riders from the original breakaway. This now included Graeme Lackford Tor 2000, Steve Thomas Bournemouth Arrow and James Smith www.team-certini.co.uk.

James Smith sat at the back of Lackford and Thomas as they desperatly tried to bring Williams and Lilley back. As the leading two reached the final hill Williams may have been a little over confident and led Lilley to the line only to be outsprinted for Lilley to win.

At the turn at the same time Smith, Lackford and Thomas almost came to a standstill as the eyed each other up in track style. Smith was the first to attack and managed to put a small gap in to Lackford to take third.

Lilley 1st
Williams 2nd
Smith 3rd
Lackford 4th
Thomas 5th

TOUR WEEKEND

Cycling weekly screwed up of the prices on their ad - not for want of
telling them! Doh! They say £41.00 per person in fact this is per pitch for
3 nights!!

Would you like to add the following info to the blog and tell your friends?

2 Nights (Friday / Saturday) £28.00 per
pitch

3 nights (Friday – Sunday) £41.00 per pitch

Power hook up £15.00



Saturday Evening Cycling Weekly/Hop Farm BBQ party
£18.80 per adult and £9.00 per child



Shuttle Bus to Paddock Wood (Saturday for Prologue)
£3.00 per person return

Shuttle Bus to Tonbridge Hill Climb Sunday 8th £5.00
per person return



A pitch means one tent + car, one Caravan + car, or a Motor caravan. Any
additional tents or vehicles would be an additional pitch.

Thanks!

Chris Gothard
The Hop Farm

TOUR DE FRANCE WEEKEND

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th July 2007

In association with Cycling Weekly

All eyes will be on Kent in early July when The Tour de France sweeps through the county on Sunday 8th July. The Hop Farm located a stones throw from the route is the perfect base to catch the action, and is the designated campsite for the event.

With excellent facilities and over 400 acres of unspoilt countryside for walking and cycling The Hop Farm offers a great package for race enthusiasts and their families.

Just 45 minuets from central London, a shuttle bus service from the site to our local mainline station on Saturday 7th will enable visitors to enjoy the Prologue time trial stage in the Capital. In the evening a celebration BBQ and party in association with Cycling Weekly has be laid on to add to the fun. Live Race coverage will be relayed to big screens at the venue throughout the event so you don't miss any of the excitement.

On Sunday 8th transportation will be available to the local hill climbs (timings subject to road closures) and viewing advise will be available for those who may wish to make their own way. The Hop Farm visitor attraction will be open all day with tour themed entertainment for all the family.

Bring along your tent, caravan or motor home however please note demand for pitches is expected to be very high so don't miss the opportunity to be part of the worlds greatest cycle race… make your booking now.

Prices are as follows: (Minimum 2 night stay) electrical hook up supply on request: £15 extra for the weekend. Save money and book in advance by clicking on the link below...

www.thehopfarm.co.uk

Greg Sandy leaves Tor 2000

It has become apparent that Greg Sandy is no longer riding for Tor 2000.

Team Supremo Stuart Dodd has confirmed this.

This blog will try and get the full story from old friend and super tester Stuart Dodd

New book to be released - "excuses" by James Smith

Have you ever been short of an excuse before a race? Well now I have it sorted. My new book "Excuses - and how to line them up" by James Smith. Here are some of the best ones.

"My saddle slipped"
"My ball is aching"
"the conditions or the course didn't suit me"
"I had to sit in"
"my gears slipped"

Keith Lilley has also donated to this book -

"I punctured so had to take a lap out"

and finally an epiologue by R Willcocks

"I am sorry I worked with the breakaway but I am retarted and could not see the orange and black train behind me"!!

Childs win Time Trial Shocker!!!

EWCC 25 won by Sean Childs in 51.55 whilst James Smith managed a fairly decent 53.09 even though he could not use his 11 gear. 3rd was Dave Gilbert in 53.50 Good conditions.

CAVENDISH IS FLYIING!!

NEW BLOGGERS WANTED!!

Do you run a cycling club or have any interesting info or even fancy writing articles for this blog? Please drop me a line at chiefdocster@gmail.com

I am looking for anyone willing to post decent articles to this blog.

Stoney takes it to a new level

KAIRN STONE to-day gained 17th place in the Elite (not age group by the way - you know who you are!!!) World Duathlon Champs to-day. A fantastic result which really raises the bar for Kairn and bodes well for the European champs in a few weeks time.








2007 Gyor ITU Duathlon World Championships 2007-05-19
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Results for: Elite Men ( click column headings to sort records )
Position Last Name First Name Country Total Time RUN T1 BIKE T2 RUN2
Amey Paul GBR 01:40:51 00:28:27 00:00:28 00:56:31 00:00:25 00:15:00
Dereere Jurgen BEL 01:40:55 00:28:26 00:00:28 00:56:33 00:00:28 00:15:00
Silva Sergio POR 01:41:00 00:28:27 00:00:27 00:56:33 00:00:21 00:15:13
Garcia Javier ESP 01:41:05 00:28:27 00:00:27 00:56:34 00:00:26 00:15:13
Barruncho Lino POR 01:41:06 00:28:27 00:00:26 00:56:35 00:00:25 00:15:14
Kite Derek USA 01:41:10 00:28:26 00:00:31 00:56:28 00:00:33 00:15:14
Valenti Stéphane FRA 01:41:21 00:28:38 00:00:28 00:56:21 00:00:25 00:15:27
Yakolev Sergey RUS 01:41:30 00:28:27 00:00:28 00:56:33 00:00:26 00:15:37
Vansteelant Benny BEL 01:41:37 00:28:53 00:00:28 00:56:40 00:00:25 00:15:11
Lebrun Nicolas FRA 01:41:49 00:28:53 00:00:32 00:56:36 00:00:27 00:15:22
Woestenborghs Rob BEL 01:41:58 00:28:53 00:00:26 00:56:40 00:00:25 00:15:35
Galinier Laurent FRA 01:42:13 00:28:48 00:00:28 00:56:44 00:00:28 00:15:44
Lowe Thomas GBR 01:42:17 00:28:53 00:00:28 00:56:38 00:00:26 00:15:51
Baugh Raphael AUS 01:42:43 00:28:48 00:00:28 00:56:46 00:00:26 00:16:17
Derobert Damien FRA 01:42:53 00:29:18 00:00:30 00:57:22 00:00:25 00:15:19
Grenetier Benjamin FRA 01:42:59 00:29:22 00:00:28 00:57:22 00:00:26 00:15:22
Stone Kairn GBR 01:43:04 00:29:03 00:00:28 00:57:38 00:00:28 00:15:26

CERTINI TAKE SW CIRCUIT TITLE

Jason Flooks to-day took away the circuit road champs at Porthreath after an amazing tactical race. Flooks said " the plan was to get James or Gary up the road" but as it turned out it ended up being me."

Flooksy got away with two other rider one being Greame Lackford Elite rider and were never seen again whilst James Smith was in a chasing group with Gary Andrews who took 5th and 6th.

Smith "I was confident today especially after the team talk that either myself or Gary would be able to do something but the best laid plans etc. Once Flooksy was up the road I knew we had it (title) he has a wicked sprint. I am not too unhappy after all 2nd in the SW 10 TT champs and now 5th in the SW circuit champs means I am an all round rider rather than just a tester."

Smith commented "We are currently running a strong team in the SW but are still a rider short to be a consistent national team, there are lots of riders in the frame."

Anyone who thinks they may be able to fill this spot are invited to put a comment on the blog.

BIG FISH LITTLE POND? NOT THE MEAN MACHINE

4 Certini Riders will be travelling to Wales for the Tour of Wales in June. They are




James Smith


Gary Andrews


Jason Flooks


Rob Willcocks




Willcocks said " the team is really strong and we are hoping to make an impact."




Willcocks was also confident about the Team Time Trial " I think we can take this stage we are so used to riding together and with good testers like James and Andrews we should do well".




story from www.britishcycling.org.uk



Cyclists from as far away as New Zealand are heading towards Newport to participate in the Lifeforce Ras de Cymru cycle race, which will take place from 27th June – 1st July 2007. The race, which pits riders against some of the toughest roads in South Wales, is being organised by the University of Wales, Newport in partnership with Lifeforce, the world’s first immune system bank.

“This year cycling superstar, Nicole Cooke, who is the World Number One ranked rider, has entered the race with her strong Lifeforce-Creation HB team,” said Simon Bray, Head of Events Services at the University and twice former British National Road Race Champion.

Simon continued, “A string of successes put Nicole (pictured left) top of the UCI World rankings and she won the season long World Cup for the second time last year. On a rare sabbatical from her continental duties, Nicole along with her team is expected to give local cyclists from Cardiff, Abergavenny and Risca a harsh lesson in the tactics of continental bike racing.

Local riders likely to be in the frame for victory are Steve Thomas from Abergavenny and Gareth Pugh from Risca. The race attracts riders from all over the UK, including South East England, Scotland, the Midlands and East Anglia as well as Germany and New Zealand.” The event is open to 20 teams of four riders who will compete in six stages of the race over five days.

“With a total prize fund of £100,000 up for grabs this year entries are flooding in – which is great news for the event, as it enables me to ensure only the best teams are selected for the race,” Simon added.

Most of the riders will be staying at the ‘Race Village’ at the University’s Caerleon Campus for the duration of the event, where they will experience the buzz of living as professional riders would over the five days, whilst enjoying the excellent catering and accommodation facilities at the University.

Stages of the race will be based at Abergavenny, Caerleon, Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil and at the end of the five days of racing the overall winner will be the rider who covers the total race distance in the shortest time. A winning team will also be established and a King of the Hills and Sprints from the riders with the highest number of points gained at intermediate points in each stage.

Former cycle champ Simon Bray promotes several successful cycling events at the University each year - including the annual Duathlon in April - which draws in competitors from all over the UK and a new Cyclosportive which is due to be promoted on 2 September 2007.

The University of Wales, Newport also offers an innovative Sports Studies degree course which enables students to develop an area of expertise in areas such as coaching in order to open the door to an exciting career in the ever-expanding sport and exercise industry.

For further information on the race telephone 01633 432202 or visit the sports centre webpage at the University of Wales, Newport: /displayPage.aspx?object_id=1677&type=PAG

The Ras de Cymru consists of six stages over the five days:

Stage 1 (15:45pm, 27 June 2007) 4.1 miles – Llangybi - Caerleon - Llanhennock - Rolling prologue time trial with climb to finish

Stage 2 (10:00am, 28 June 2007) 46.2 miles – Abergavenny – Newcastle – Rockfield – Abergavenny Hilly road race

Stage 3 (15:30pm, 28 June 2007)15 miles (Abergavenny – Raglan – Abergavenny) Flat team time trial

Stage 4 (10:00am, 29 June 2007) 58 miles (Caerleon – Usk – Raglan – Abergavenny – Usk) Flat road race

Stage 5 (10:30am, 30 June 2007) 68 miles (Storey Arms – Brecon – Dyfennog - Brecon – Dyfennog) Hilly road race

Stage 6 (10:30am, 1 July 2007) 56 miles (Abergavenny – Brecon – Talybont – Llangynidr) Flat road race with mountain top finish

Willcocks wins Tour Of Millburys

Rob Willcocks Team Certini's super sprinter took the overall win at the 2nd annual Tour of the Millburys. The race format is a one day 2 stage race including with the first stage being a 4 mile time trial and then followed by a 70 mile road race.

After the 1st stage TT James Smith was sitting second on GC. This left Smith marked for the road stage. It was decided that either Gary Andrews or Willcocks would try to get in a break. Willcocks was sitting 7th on GC and Andrews at 17th.

Early in the first lap Willcocks chipped off the front on his own and took the next two primes ( bonus seconds) this left Smith and Andrews to play a marshaling role. Willcocks managed to stay away and even took second on the stage after being caught by a second break.

Smith and Andrews finished 14th and 17th respectively after working hard for team leader Willcocks.

PLYMOUTH CORINTHIANS CYCLING CLUB!

Ever felt lonely whilst out training?

Ever felt like racing/Time trialling/Cyclosportives?

Don't know how to get involved?

Well join the Plymouth Corinthians Cycling Club

www.plymouthcorinthiancc.com

What do you get from membership?
Join us on every club run and other rides throughout the year
Club newsletter every month
This website
Pro-team quality cycling kit at subsidised prices
Regular club trips with other members
Cycling weekends away in the UK
The chance to race competitively as part of a team/club
Lift sharing to races and other events
10% discount : The Bike Cellar (Plymstock)
Hours of cycling fun with some really friendly people

Am I good enough to join?Joining a cycling club isn't a competition. If you want to test yourself, join us and start with a few beginners races. Otherwise, don't worry about what level you are at, enthusiasm is the most important thing. The majority of our members don't race, they want to do the Sunday club runs, meet other like-minded people and just talk cycling.
Do I have to be a member to come along for the Sunday Club Run?We welcome all potential new members, so please feel free to come along and as it's a good way to find out more about the Plymouth Corinthian Cycling Club.
What sort of distance and pace can I expect on your Sunday club rides?The distance varies according to the weather and what people feel like doing but 40-50 miles is normal whilst the pace is usually a steady 16-18mph. It's a sporting ride but we're not out for an unofficial race every Sunday: the pace is steady. If you think you're good, join us and take out a racing licence to do some of the local races instead of making the club run into a burn-up. When you come along, introduce yourself to some club members and explain that this is your first ride with the club so we can make sure you don't get dropped or too tired. If you can handle a 40 mile ride, you'll be fine. Remember that riding with others is a lot easier than riding by yourself.
I don't want to race, what can your club offer?Bored of riding alone? We're a social club, not a professional cycling team. Our regular Sunday rides are popular amongst all members and we have a lot of other activities.
I want to race, what can your club offer?A lot of members race in all sorts of different events, from road racing to time trials to cyclo-cross. We're a friendly club so you should find yourself on the starting line with some allies alongside you - you won't 'meet' your clubmates for the first time as they barge past you for the finish line.
Do I have to have a racing bike and all the kit?No. Enthusiasm for cycling is the most important thing. Some members do have flashy bikes but the truth is they don't help you ride that much faster. That said, you'd need talent to do the club run on a shopper bike. For the club run, a road bike is preferable although a mountain bike with slick tyres should be ok too. We recommend you ride with a helmet and bring a spare inner tube in case of a puncture.
What's the age range of members?We have members from 18 to over 70.
What makes you different from other clubs?That's probably more for you to find out, try talking to other clubs. But we like to think we're a club that offers a lot, we're a friendly lot with a good Sunday ride. You'll find we meet socially too, we're not an internet-based club. If you want to race, we've got some talented riders who are down to earth and keen to pass on their knowledge and you'll find a team spirit's that's second to none.
Membership Fees:
Senior / Veteran / Lady - £15
Junior / Juvenile - £7.50
(Please make cheques payable to the Plymouth Corinthian Cycling Club)
Please send membership to the Treasurer:
Ian Scott, 21 Battershall Close, Staddiscombe, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9UU

If you would like a membership form please email me: cyclingrob@hotmail.co.uk

BIG FISH LITTLE POND? NOT THE MEAN MACHINE

4 Certini Riders will be travelling to Wales for the Tour of Wales in June. They are

James Smith

Gary Andrews

Jason Flooks

Rob Willcocks

Willcocks said " the team is really strong and we are hoping to make an impact."

Willcocks was also confident about the Team Time Trial " I think we can take this stage we are so used to riding together and with good testers like James and Andrews we should do well".

story from www.britishcycling.org.uk

Cyclists from as far away as New Zealand are heading towards Newport to participate in the Lifeforce Ras de Cymru cycle race, which will take place from 27th June – 1st July 2007. The race, which pits riders against some of the toughest roads in South Wales, is being organised by the University of Wales, Newport in partnership with Lifeforce, the world’s first immune system bank.

“This year cycling superstar, Nicole Cooke, who is the World Number One ranked rider, has entered the race with her strong Lifeforce-Creation HB team,” said Simon Bray, Head of Events Services at the University and twice former British National Road Race Champion.

Simon continued, “A string of successes put Nicole (pictured left) top of the UCI World rankings and she won the season long World Cup for the second time last year. On a rare sabbatical from her continental duties, Nicole along with her team is expected to give local cyclists from Cardiff, Abergavenny and Risca a harsh lesson in the tactics of continental bike racing.

Local riders likely to be in the frame for victory are Steve Thomas from Abergavenny and Gareth Pugh from Risca. The race attracts riders from all over the UK, including South East England, Scotland, the Midlands and East Anglia as well as Germany and New Zealand.” The event is open to 20 teams of four riders who will compete in six stages of the race over five days.

“With a total prize fund of £100,000 up for grabs this year entries are flooding in – which is great news for the event, as it enables me to ensure only the best teams are selected for the race,” Simon added.

Most of the riders will be staying at the ‘Race Village’ at the University’s Caerleon Campus for the duration of the event, where they will experience the buzz of living as professional riders would over the five days, whilst enjoying the excellent catering and accommodation facilities at the University.

Stages of the race will be based at Abergavenny, Caerleon, Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil and at the end of the five days of racing the overall winner will be the rider who covers the total race distance in the shortest time. A winning team will also be established and a King of the Hills and Sprints from the riders with the highest number of points gained at intermediate points in each stage.

Former cycle champ Simon Bray promotes several successful cycling events at the University each year - including the annual Duathlon in April - which draws in competitors from all over the UK and a new Cyclosportive which is due to be promoted on 2 September 2007.

The University of Wales, Newport also offers an innovative Sports Studies degree course which enables students to develop an area of expertise in areas such as coaching in order to open the door to an exciting career in the ever-expanding sport and exercise industry.

For further information on the race telephone 01633 432202 or visit the sports centre webpage at the University of Wales, Newport: /displayPage.aspx?object_id=1677&type=PAG

The Ras de Cymru consists of six stages over the five days:

Stage 1 (15:45pm, 27 June 2007) 4.1 miles – Llangybi - Caerleon - Llanhennock - Rolling prologue time trial with climb to finish

Stage 2 (10:00am, 28 June 2007) 46.2 miles – Abergavenny – Newcastle – Rockfield – Abergavenny Hilly road race

Stage 3 (15:30pm, 28 June 2007)15 miles (Abergavenny – Raglan – Abergavenny) Flat team time trial

Stage 4 (10:00am, 29 June 2007) 58 miles (Caerleon – Usk – Raglan – Abergavenny – Usk) Flat road race

Stage 5 (10:30am, 30 June 2007) 68 miles (Storey Arms – Brecon – Dyfennog - Brecon – Dyfennog) Hilly road race

Stage 6 (10:30am, 1 July 2007) 56 miles (Abergavenny – Brecon – Talybont – Llangynidr) Flat road race with mountain top finish

STONEY PREPARES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Team Certini - Rider Kairn Stone has been selected for elite Duathlon World Champs.


Great Britain Elite Duathlon Teams Selected
The British Triathlon Federation is pleased to announce the Elite Teams for the ITU World Duathlon Championships to be held in Gyor, Hungary on 20th May 2007 and the ETU Duathlon Championships to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland on the 16th June 2007.It should be noted that the Junior team has a place in both the male and female categories still available for the European Championships. This is for any outstanding results that satisfy the selection criteria from Athletes at the National Junior Triathlon Championships at Blenheim Castle on the 3rd June 2007.The Great Britain Teams were chosen by a selection panel comprising of Heather Williams ( Performance Programme Director), Mike Trees (Duathlon Elite Performance Programme Manager) and Chris Kitchen (Director-Performance Portfolio and chair of the Performance Committee).Chris Kitchen said:"Through some great results in the qualifiers, together with those who pre-qualified, we have managed to select a strong team with excellent medal prospects for the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Gyor. We also thought it important to take as strong and as big a team as possible to Edinburgh to not only have the best chance of medal success, but also to give some new faces a chance to gain valuable competition experience mixing it with some of Europe’s best, especially as it is a Championship race hosted by British Triathlon. I wish both teams the very best in their endeavours."Proposed Great Britain Elite Team for ITU Duathlon World Championships:
Senior Male
Senior Female
Paul Amey
Catriona Morrison
Tom Lowe
Michelle Dillon
Phil Anthony
Michelle Lee
Kairn Stone
Felicity Hart

childs wins again but 2nd is lowly Roadie!!!

Gary Andrews blistering along in the tough conditions

SWDC 10 6 May 2007

Sean Childs takes SWDC 10 champs and RN champs for second time in a row this year in a strong field of 100. Sean completed the 10 miles in 20.23 in what were terrrible conditions. These windy rainy conditions affected all the later riders especially on the tight turning point.

James Smith TEAM CERTINI was the only other rider to go below 21 achieveing 21.59.

The RNRMCA took the SWDC team championships although James Smith is also in the Navy he does not ride for the RNRMCA.

photos courtesy of A Owens please see below

All donations for photos are for Exeter and District Kidney Patients Assoc - for obvious reasons - we (sometimes) make a charge for postage - if riders want A4 versions of the pics - but reserve the right to say whether photos are up to spec needed to get good quality print. If conditions are like last night where I am trying to protect camera from wet - well - quality is lost- We dont print ALL photos - would be too costly but if a rider wants to request that we bring "their" photo to next event we are happy to do that.

SOUTH WEST DISTRICT 10 Organised by Camel Valley C&TC

A large field of testers line up on Sunday for the South West District 10 champs incorporating the RNRM champs. Local favourites Sean Childs and Julius Jennings will be going head to head with riders from further afield including Aran Stanton.

Team Certini Riders Gary Andrews and James Smith are taking a break from their hectic Road schedule to take part in the event. Both riders are curently heading steadily to their Cat 1 licenses??

Bialoblock in secret talks with Certini unfounded!!

Rumours of a transfer of the "betablocker" to the Certini Mean Machine are unfounded says members close to the team.

CERTINI MEAN MACHINE CAUGHT NAPPING!

A hectic fast race around Ilton last night averaging 29mph and hitting peaks of around 40mph, caused mayhem among many of the favourites more used to bigger concerted attacks from major players.

After many attacks a tired bunch did not notice 9 riders slipping away and gaining a 20 second lead in a matter of a half of a lap. Team Certini were the only team willing to chase but it was too late. Although they did manage to get the break down to 8 seconds and one rider in 14th.

Winner James Williams