Adrian Clode Sporting CV

Adrian Clode’s Sporting CV

Began cycle racing at 15 with limited success and a very on-off interest until joining the Navy at 21.
Maintained a good fitness level while in the Navy, taking part in running races and partaking in squash, circuit training, etc.
On leaving the Navy took up cycle racing again with the Heron Racing Club. This was a moderately successful period with a few wins in circuit races and a few reasonable time trial performances.

Then got married and had kids so decided running would take less valuable family time. Joined South West Road Runners, ran various races from 1998-2000, including 2 London Marathons. Achieved P.B.’s of 17-49 for 5k, 37-23 for 10k, 1-23-05 Half Marathon and 3-36-51 for the Marathon. Also ran off-road races and cross-country league races.

In 2001 suffered a torn cartilage while running had to have operation so missed most of that year. Decided cycling would be easier on the body and returned to my first love (in sport that is).

Gradually increased the cycling as family grew up and became a little less dependent, from 14 events in 2002 to over 40 in each of the last 3 years.

Have dabbled in track racing but as the nearest track is 90 miles away this is not practical on a regular basis. Cyclo-Cross has become a quite profitable outlet in recent years and I have had some good success locally.

RECENT RACING PALMARES

2007- Sid Valley CC Overall Winner Veterans category in The SW Cyclo-Cross
League
25 Points in BC events to maintain 2nd cat licence
50m TT 2-01-52 (2nd fastest time ever)
25m TT 56-51 (All-Time PB)
10m TT 22-21 (2nd best since comeback)
10m TT 2-Up 20-44 (PB with Karl Hodson)
South-West Team Champions at 50m TT

2006- Sid Valley CC
Acquired 2nd Cat Licence for first time since 1993 including 2 wins
1st individual in the Inter-Area Cyclo-Cross Champs, 2nd Team
Overall Winner of the Veterans Category in the SW Cyclo-Cross League
1st Vet in 5 rounds of the series

2005- Sid Valley CC
Missed 2nd cat licence by 1 point
Fastest 10m TT since 1993 22-15
4th Vet in SW Cyclo-Cross (missed half the season after heavy crash in a circuit race)

2004- Sid Valley CC
3rd Vet in SW Cyclo-Cross
Rode from track league 4th Jan to Cyclo-Cross 19th December
Without a break

I am also a Level 2 BC Coach and have been coaching youth riders in the last 3 years.

Next year, 2008, I would like to try more stage races and more longer road races and would like to obtain a 1st cat licence.

It would be very helpful to have a team around to provide more motivation and inspiration when competing. Outside Interests Include

Supporting Exeter City FC

Playing snooker

Playing Guitar and Fiddle