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basildon race
another great race in the eastern region cyclocross league.
the course was in a park and went up probably the only hill in essex. However the lack of hills in essex was made up for by this one, on the first section people almost fell backwards. It was a long circuit about 2miles something and the key was go fast up the hills and keep the speed up everywhere else.
the vets got of well to start with phill powering up the hills staying in the top 20. there were a lot of mechanicals to be seen one man did a whole lap without a chain. daniel managed to well up the course and passed a lot of people finishing 56th and phil 19th
in my race i had a good start and i was with another rider called tom on the first lap we were ahead of the field on the first lap and i managed to drop him on the big hill on lap 2 and finished first by a 59 second gap. I can't help but think that result would be differnt if cam and sean dunlea were there though.
the course was in a park and went up probably the only hill in essex. However the lack of hills in essex was made up for by this one, on the first section people almost fell backwards. It was a long circuit about 2miles something and the key was go fast up the hills and keep the speed up everywhere else.
the vets got of well to start with phill powering up the hills staying in the top 20. there were a lot of mechanicals to be seen one man did a whole lap without a chain. daniel managed to well up the course and passed a lot of people finishing 56th and phil 19th
in my race i had a good start and i was with another rider called tom on the first lap we were ahead of the field on the first lap and i managed to drop him on the big hill on lap 2 and finished first by a 59 second gap. I can't help but think that result would be differnt if cam and sean dunlea were there though.
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Jon, bryn and ollie were there also for cca. Bryn and ollie did ecspeacialy well considering that it was only there second cross race and jon finished futher up the field just behind mitchell powel
Mark (City Cycle Centre)
Theo was amazing. Getting a good start he established himself in the lead group in the first lap. Attacked up THAT HILL in the second and consolodated his lead in the third and final lap. He was 59second ahead of the second placed ride by the end. A storming ride. Well done son; I am so proud of you.
Worth mentioning that our friend from Welwyn Wheelers, Daniel Maynard, bagged third which is a great result.
We must not forget that Mark Wyer was also riding giving the club another very solid result in the Elite Vets.
Daniel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwerEFANCE
Lee
Daniel
To see our young riders come through and perform so well augurs well for the future of the club. Not only do they compete across the board in different disciplines and win or come high up the rankings, they also ride well in the club rides and are good compsny on our rides.
well done to you all....makes me proud to be a CCA rider
*Warning: some viewers may find scenes of suffering disturbing.
Mark (City Cycle Centre)
Daniel