BSCA Hill Climb
As usual the BSCA event will take place before the open senior event at Jackson Bridge on the 10th of October, with Under 14, Under 16 and over 16 age categories.
If anyone would like to ride these they must be 12 years of age or over and still at school. You must enter on a BSCA entry form. Entry is £5 and anyone who is not a member of BSCA can still enter but will have to pay £1 for day membership.
After this will be the open event which is £7 to enter see CTT web site/handbook.
More info from Kevin Ward (HSW) - kr.ward@talktalk.net
Entries will close on Friday 2nd October.
Posted in Events, Youth on the 14th September 2009
Yorkshire Youth Circuit Race Championships
Wheelers 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 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 2009Junior 5 Mile Time Trial Series
For: 12 to 18 years olds (must be 12 on day) at FARNLEY TYAS RECREATION GROUND, near Hey Wood, Farnley Tyas. Races held on quiet country roads, well marshalled and great practice for the beginner or more experienced time trialist. First rider off 6pm.
Next Races
- April 22nd
- April 29th
April 1st Results
- Ollie Futrell 14 mins 09 secs
- Jacob Scott 14.33
- Tom Golden 15.13
- Dan Akam 15.30
- Athena Mellor 16.52
- Leon Gledhill 17.36
- Hormonie Waterman 18.06
- Lucy Farquahar 18.32
- Alexandra France 21.29
April 8th Results
- Ollie Futrell 14 mins 15 secs
- Jacob Scott 14.46
- Lucy Farquahar 17.36
- Hormonie Waterman 18.07
- Sophie Williams 21.45
- Alexandra France 21.48
April 22nd Results
1. Ollie Futrell 14.16
2. Jacob Scott 14.37
3. Tom Golden 16.44
4. Athena Mellor 17.26
5. Lucy Farquahar 17.47
6. Hormonie Waterman 18.39
7. Alexandra France 19.51
April 29th Results
1. Ollie Futrell 14.10
2. Jacob Scott 14.35
3. Tom Golden 14.37
4. Leon Gledhill 15.58
5. Lucy Farquahar 17.46
6. Hormonie Waterman 18.25
7. Alexandra France 19.44
8. Sophie Williams 20.58.
This is the last event for this year. Congratulations to all riders. All of you have done good rides. The awards for this series will be presented at the Club dinner later in the year.
£3 per race or £10 for all four races - enter on the night. Riders are invited to come along and Try a Time Trial for one week - after that you must be either a first claim member of HVW or a second claim member (£5 annually)
ANNUAL HVW MEMBERSHIP FOR JUNIORS IS £5 - see membership page for details.
Contact: Rachael Mellor on 01484 664488
Club coach David Williams will be showing riders round the course on Wednesday 18th and 25th March - 5pm at Farnley Recreation Ground.
Download Entry Form - Map showing start
Posted in Events, News, Results, Youth on the 13th March 2009Ride over Sovereign 10 Course.
David Williams one of our club coaches is willing to take a run for year 7 upwards (11yrs plus) over the Sovereign 10 course
Meet at the start just above Sovereign Pub junction with New Mill / Denby Dale Road at 1PM. Dates for your dairy:
- 15th November
- 22 November
- 13 December
- 20th December
More information from David Williams on 01484 662242 or email deborahwilliams1963@btinternet.com
Cycle helmets must be worn.
Posted in News, Youth on the 7th November 2008Club Hill Climb
- Chris Sharp - 2 mins 24 secs .57
- Ivan Boyes - 2.38.09
- Julian Rank - 2.38.57
- Tarn O’Doderty - 2.43.38
- Owen Mitten - 2.44.32
- Ben Kellett - 2.53.45 [1st Junior ]
- Steve Rimmer - 2.55.26
- Graham Charles - 2.57.42
- Gordon Moss - 3.10.28
- Jack Breadstall - 3.18.35 [Junior]
- Wayne Bryan - 3.26.17
- James Kellett - 3.38.54 [Junior]
- Rachael Mellor - 3.42.39 [1st Lady]
- Athena Mellor - 4.03.25 [1st Junior lady]
- Nigel Thomas - 4.04.42
- Dawn Hartley - 4.11.57 [Lady]
- Max Gartery - 4.49.67 [Junior]
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