Summer Wine Road Race
Results
- Mark Buckingham Huddersfield Star Whlrs
- Carl Downes
- Robert Carter
- Steven Hodgson Moonglu RT
- Michael Dales Fietsen Tempo
- Iain Jones Altura
- Andrew Prince Lyme RC
- James Thompson Sheffrec CC
- Ian Chapman Moonglu RT
- Karl Denton Yorkshire Velo
- Andrew Marshall V S Cycles, Brighouse
- Paul Smith Huddersfield Star
More photos at Flaming Photography along with a You Tube Video
Posted in Events, News, Photographs, Press, Results on the 27th June 2009Percy Stallard National Vets
Round 6 of the Percy Stallard National Vets (over 40’s) road race series took place at Clitheroe ……a tough undulating 55mile race, Richard Binks got in a 10 man break early from a 60 rider field, but thought he had blown it when 4 broke away in last 10 mile….. left in the chasing group behind he never gave up and only just caught leaders in last 300yds, when he hit front immediately to win the sprint
2nd was Darran Otter - Rutand CC, 3rd ex pro Simon Day
Photo by Martyn Smithson
Posted in News, Photographs, Press, Results on the 14th June 2009Wheelers out and about making their mark…
Non more so than young Ben Kellet who took an excellent 2nd place in the Eric Biddulph Memorial Road Race at the weekend. The event was organised by Huddersfield Star Wheelers and was open to 3rd and 4th cat riders. Covering 53km of undulating terrain made even harder by the cold and wind Ben stayed in the front pack until he made a move to take to the front on the 3rd lap. Local cyclist Mark Buckingham and another cyclist went with him until near the end when Mark caught Ben. Still 2nd place was an excellent result for our Junior rider.
The Paul Milnes Cycles Summer Cyclo Cross Series race was held at a local High school, where young Wheeler Amira Mellor (11) rode. Amira took part in the Winter series and enjoyed it so decided to give this a go. She had a great ride to come in 3rd rider overall and first girl beaten only by the U12 Yorkshire champion Chris Barnes and an older rider from the U14’s. She is now looking forward to her next race a week on Wednesday.
The Wheelers weekly Sovereign 10 had to be shortened last week due to gas works on the road. This put the course at around 4.5 miles making it a hard short ride for the regulars who still took part. Results:-
First rider home was Carl Saint in a fantastic time of 9:19, Steve Robinson 10:09; Gavin Pilkington 10:16; Ben Kellet 10:27; Andrew Kerry 10:35; Mark Buckingham 10:35; Jack Penrice 10:43; Duncan Mellor 10:57; Andy Plowright 10:57; Nick Mannion 10:59; Rachael Mellor 11:01 (first lady); D. Longbottom 11:16; Ian Lindsey 11:32; John Corker 11:42; Trish Mellor 12:46; Deb Byram 13:08.
Juniors in action
Wednesday saw the first White Rose League at Wombwell - second in the series. This circuit varies from Richard Dunn, it is slightly shorter but much more technical with more twists and turns to negotiate. The torrential rain last Wednesday did nothing to help the tricky conditions, bringing some riders off.
Overall once again the performances of the Wheelers were superb. In the U16 boys Oli Futrell improved on his first performance at Richard Dunn by taking 3rd in the time trial and 6th in the road race, giving him 5th overall and 15 points. In the U14 boys Jacob Scott unfortunately came off in the road race due to the conditions but went on to improve his overall standing in the National Closed Circuit Roads series later on in the week (see below).
In the U14 girls Rebecca Addy continues to improve with 5th in the TT and 5th in the road race giving her 5th overall and 4 points. In the same age group Alex France was 6th in the TT and 7th in the road race and Sophie Williams was 8th in the TT and maintained the same position in the road race.
Lewis Byram continues to lead our U12 boys with a very good 2nd in the TT and 4th in the road race giving him 10 points and 4th overall. Close behind, despite his younger years, Joe Williams was 4th in the TT and 5th in the road race, giving him 5th overall and 5 points. On his debut ride Ben Dickinson did well to be placed 6th in the TT and 7th in the road race, with Andrew Farquhar close behind, 7th in the TT and 8th in the road race.
Lucy Farquhar was our only U12 girl at Wombwell and picked up some good points with 2nd in the TT and 2nd in the road race. Younger brother Nicky represented our U10 boys with 9th in the TT and 6th in the road race. Our best results at Wombwell came in the U10 girls with twin sisters Lucy and Erica Byram dominating the girls race. Lucy just beating Erica in the TT and gaining maximum points, with 1st and 2nd placings respectively and the same in the road race, putting Lucy in 1st place on 20 points and Erica in 2nd place on 14 points.
As mentioned early Jacob Scott was unlucky to fall off his bike and get some nasty cuts and bruises at Wombwell on the Wednesday evening, but he was up and back on his bike for another 3 days of racing at the weekend. Jacob was representing Yorkshire in the North West Youth Tour 3 day event which began on Saturday along the promenade in Blackpool. With howling winds blowing off the sea it was a day for the strong riders of which Jacob is one. He was 7th out of 32 riders in the 1 lap time trial in the morning and 5th in the afternoon in the 18 mile road race - Jacob was the victim of the high winds and some ‘litter bug’ as a plastic bag blew into his rear wheel forcing Jacob to stop and remove it! Overall after day one he was placed 6th. On the Sunday all change with the weather, perfect calm and warm conditions for the 12 mile road race where Jacob was placed 3rd. In the afternoon he had to race back the 12 miles he covered in the morning and took 5th position, again giving him 5th overall. On Monday at the Preston Sports Arena Jacob was disappointed to only be placed 8th in the 20 mile road race, after being ‘cut-up’ by another rider. Over the 3 days he gained 5th overall, an excellent result for 3 hard - but rewarding - days of cycling.
For all you budding Junior cyclists Go Ride, run by the Wheelers is now running every Thursday evening at Sands Holmfirth from 7 - 8pm with coaches David Williams and Rachael Mellor. Come along to learn new cycling skills and have fun - cost is £1. Please bring suitable clothing, well maintained bike and a helmet.
Posted in News, Press, Results, Youth on the 26th May 2009Senior Racing News
The Wheelers promoted their own open races based around Boroughbridge this weekend. Both the 25 mile time trial and the 50 mile were based around the A168. The weather for the 25 on the Saturday afternoon was not good but due to the good course it had attracted a full field of riders (120 men) plus 12 women and 3 Juniors.
Ben Kellet our up and coming Junior rider was off no. 1 and rode an excellent race to finish well in front of his nearest rival in an amazing time of 56.08 - this demonstrates Bens potential for the future and reflects the hard work and many miles he has put into training.
Disaster struck during the ladies race with an experienced lady being knocked off as she rode along the rode by a driver who was turning right and “did not see her”. It was a bad accident and the air ambulance had to be called. We all wish the lady cyclist the very best in her recovery. This meant the race had to be stopped. Our own Samantha Mannion started before the accident and did finish the race in a good time of 1 hour 7 minutes and 59 seconds.
The 50 on the Sunday was organised by Samantha and the rest of the Wheelers all volunteering as marshalls, time keepers etc. Just 3 Wheelers rode this early season 50, Andrew Kerry recording the fastest time for the Wheelers and a new PB of 2:05:09 followed closely by Rachael Mellor - who also recorded a PB in 2:05:20. 3rd Wheeler home but not on top form due to his recent hard road race schedule, was Richard Binks in 2:09:30. Richard had recently come in 6th in the Percy Stallard National Vets Road Race, 7th in the Glossop hilly TT and an excellent 3rd in the Tour of Abberleys - a 3 day vets race in 4 stages based in the Midlands. He was 4th out of 90 in the prologue, 2nd in Stage 2, 6th in stage 3 and pulled back some placings in the hilly stage 4 giving him 5th and 3rd overall.
Posted in Events, News, Press on the 25th May 2009Aire Valley Cycles Road Race
Richard Binks on his way to 7th place, supported by Ben Kellet, who despite being up against 2nd cat riders put in a solid ride.
Photos by Flaming Photography
Posted in News, Photographs, Press, Results, Youth on the 5th April 2009Awards for Ed Clancy & David Stone
The C.A.Rhodes Memorial for 2008 is to be made to David Stone MBE and Edward (Ed) Clancy in recognition of their success at the Beijing Olympics in both winning gold medals. The memorial was instigated in 1961 as a tribute to the memory of Charles Arthur Rhodes (1895-1961) doyen of the Yorkshire Road Club, co-founder in 1932 of the Yorkshire Cycling Federation and a nationally recognised timekeeper and administrator. The Award is regarded as the greatest distinction Yorkshire Cycling can bestow. The award will be presented at the Yorkshire Cycling Federation luncheon to be held on the 22nd February 2009.
Read the full article on the British Cycling website
Posted in News, Press on the 31st March 2009
RACING NEWS
The Sovereign 10 mile Time Trials are approaching their final month already. It seems in every aspect of life we have not had summer but especially so when you venture up to the Sovereign to ride the 10 course. Inevitably the wind is twice as gusty as further down the valley and the black clouds seem thicker and heavier. Consequently good nights producing good times have been scarce.Last week saw a good turn out with 18 local riders braving the strong breeze but fine weather. Only Steve Robinson rode a ‘fast’ time (24:11) for the sporting course with 2nd placed Steve Rimmer over a minute and a half behind, 25:56. Rachael Mellor was fastest lady in 27:58, Samantha Mannion next in 30:15 and H. Simpson 31:51 - a good ride for her first. Other riders on the night were: - Nigel Dickinson 26:53, Andrew Kerry 27:14, Mick Fothergill 27:23, Gary Terry 27:37, Nick Mannion 28:11, Huw Firth 28:37, Mick Cole 28:38, Greg Parkin 29:14, Gordon Moss and Ian Lindsey both in 29:18, P. Mullins 29:55, G. Laight 30:04, Chris Fisher 37:31. With just five 10 mile TT’s left competition will be hotting up for top spot, still held by Steve Rimmer, with Andrew Kerry moving into second. Samantha Mannion continues to lead the ladies competition.
Most of the regular riders were out early Sunday morning for the Yorkshire Cycling Federation 50 mile Time Trial on the normally fast course from Boroughbridge to Catterick and back. Despite the race starting before 7am the wind was already up and blowing straight into the riders as they headed out for the 25-mile turn around. After the race Rachael Mellor was heard to say she was going so slowly into the headwind that she was considering getting off to make sure her brakes were not locked on! Many riders called it a day as they fought against strong winds. But - as soon as you turned for home speeds jumped up almost 10mph to be cruising back to Boroughbridge with a roaring tail wind easily touching 30mph. Carl Saint (Yorkshire Road Club) still celebrating his recent Championship record easily won the event with a brilliant time for the day of 1 hour 45 mins and 48 seconds. Gary Terry was the fastest Wheeler home with a good time of 2:05:47, just 2 minutes outside his personal best - a good ride for the day. Next rider home was Andrew Kerry, using this ride as part of his training for his Ironman race in September, in a time of 2:10:45. Rachael Mellor was first lady Wheeler home with a time of 2:09:48, with Samantha Mannion coming in 2:22:05. Mick Cole from Huddersfield Road Club had a good ride for the conditions in 2:10:13, excellent for 63 years young!
Posted in Events, Ladies, News, Press, Results, Sov TT Series, Youth on the 21st July 2008Next Page »