In a weekend of mudbath racing at the national championships in Southampton, Roy Hunt (SIS) again took the over 50s championship, and Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) rode to an excellent 3rd place behind Phil Dixon (SIS) and Nick Craig (Scott UK). Jebb’s position was enough to secure him a ride in the World Championships in Belgium […]
Phil Dixon (Science in Sport) took his second consecutive win at Macclesfield’s South Park – this time in more challenging company. Dixon won by a comfortable margin over Liam Killeen (Specialized) and Rob Jebb (Wheelbase). Full result here, and some photos from Jon Williams.
In the inaugural NW Christmas Madison Cyclocross, on a testing and exciting course at Clayton Vale in Manchester, Hope Factory Team’s Paul Oldham was a cut abovce the rest, propelling himself and Craig Denning (Sports Coaching) to a comfortable win. Dave Haygarth (Wheelbase) and Simon Watts (Unattached) paired up and were the only couple to […]
The senior event was won by Recycling.co.uk’s Ben Greenwood on a faster, more modern course than in the past. Full result here (excel format) Some photos from Martin Parry here (Thanks Martin!) View as slideshow (New window )
Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) took the sweetest of victories today in his native Bradford in the fourth round of the British Cycling National Trophy.? Conditions were muddy and tough, and the course was very demanding for most of its length. Jebb’s success was backed up by Lewis Craven (Wheelbase), who took 6th position a mere 41 […]
Another great day for NW riders – who took the first three places in the senior event and the team prize, third year running, for Wheelbase. Ian Bibby (SIS) rode a strong and confident race, waiting until the race on a muddy, challenging course at Bishops Burton college had settled down before riding away from […]
Stuart Reid (Wheelbase, pictured left) dealt with disappointment from the previous weekend in Mallory Park in the best style possible, by taking a satisfying win at the Mersey Roads CC ‘cross at Otterspool Park. Recycling.co.uk’s Ben Greenwood picked up one place on his previous effot on the Otterspool course, but was no match for Reid’s […]
After a stunning ride at the Mallory Park circuit in Leicestershire, NW rider Ian Bibby took third place behind two international riders to take 50 national trophy points and go into the next round at Bradford’s Peel Park wearing both the green jersey as U23 series leader and the yellow overall series leader. Bibby sprinted […]
Whilst the top NW riders battled it out at Mallory Park in the National Trophy (see separate story), Matlock CC visitor Lee Shunburne made off with first place in the Liverpool Mercury ‘cross at Stadt Moers. Short of a Notts and Derby League race to ride with the National Trophy race in nearby Leicestershire, Shunburne […]
Strong winds didn’t deter a total of 91 riders at Otterspool Park on Saturday. The senior race saw an eventful battle between Dave Haygarth (Wheelbase) and Nathan Millar (Ipswich BC), who both forged ahead early in the race. Millar failed to take full advantage of a 40 second lead gained when Haygarth punctured mid way […]
