After a fast start forced by visitor Keith Murray (Wheelspin Cycles / Scott), a leading group of four riders established itself at the head of a great circuit in Otterspool Park. Murray’s company was Dave Brailsford (Horwich), Rob Pugh (Liverpool Century), and Mark Leyland (Wyre Forest CRC). Brailsford rode one of the run-ups after two […]
On a brand new venue hastily re-arranged within four days, the Lune CC put on a great series of races. On a short but technical senior circuit, Dave Haygarth (Wheelbase / Gore Bike Wear) enjoyed a realtively trouble-free victory over John Shaw (Ace RT / Impsport) and the unlucky Dave Brailsford (Horwich CC). After a […]
On what many people politely described as a ‘traditional’ course, a total of exactly 100 riders raced hard and heartily in Outwood Park, Radcliffe today. On a senior course that featured three dismounts per 1.25 mile lap, a clear winner emerged in the shape of Ipswich’s Nathan Miller (53-12 Multisports). Miller’s early rival was the […]
Weaver Valley CC’s event enjoyed its usual popularity this year in glorious ‘cross conditions on the fast but technical course. Dave Brailsford (pictured left) came away with the win he’d been threatening at Leverhulme Park three weeks earlier in the main race, marking out his territory for the season’s senior trophy. The main event at […]
It was a dream start to the British Cycling national trophy for the North West, scoring wins in three of the major events. Int he senior race, Paul Oldham took the national trophy win he has waited 11 years for, with Rob Jebb starting his season with the third place on the podium he vacated […]
Lee Shunburne, Matlock CC took top honours in the first NWCCA event of the new season. Shunburne overhauled long time leader Dave Brailsford, of the promoting club Horwich CC, in the final lap. Brailsford had led for most of the race, while Shunburne was part of a strong chasing group which also included Rob Pugh […]
In the best British result in a Junior world cyclocross championships for a long, long time, the North West’s Jonny McEvoy (Kinesis UK) placed a fantastic 13th in today’s race in Hooglede Gits. My initial start wasn’t good; I went round the outside on the first corner and gained some places. That put me in […]
Final places now on the League page, here.? Congratulations to all those who took part and especially to all the category winners.
Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) saw a second podium finish at the top level cyclocross in a week as he finished third in the final round of the National Trophy on a muddy but exciting course in the grounds of Derby College. In a repeat of the National Championships podium, Rob fought valiantly but wasn’t there at […]
Craig Denning (Sports Coaching) rode a solid race to take the final round of the NWCCA league at Beacon Park by 1:37 over David Brailsford. Denning, who was riding at the Derby National Trophy the next day, lapped all but six riders. Amongst those who stayed on the same lap were Rob Pugh (4th overall […]
