The first round of the Raymond Brown track league was hailed a success, bright evening sunshine and fast aggressive racing christened the track. A programme of youth racing, scratch, points and elimination races kept coming till the sun went down. Poole Wheelers junior, Harrison Fielding has plenty of speed in his legs, a winter on the Calshot track has seen to that. Fielding was always at the head of affairs, looking to make the race, the impetuosity of youth getting the better of the tactician perhaps. “It hurts but it’s meant to” said the youngster.
He did not have it all his own way however, Will Stephenson (Primera/Specialized), also a junior, looks effortlessly strong, either chasing down or going for a “long one”. Sixth overall in the recent Junior Tour of the Mendips does not come without effort.
Jordan Wade (VC ST Raphael/Waite Contracts) is another youngster with the fight and determination required to win. The action was fast and thrilling! The small crowd of supporters and the” just curious” were certainly entertained. “Come along and watch for free” say the Bournemouth Cycling Centre.
The youngsters are the future but it is not all about them, experienced campaigner Roland Tilley (Ridebike.co.uk), raced on the old Winton Rec “D” shaped track. Twice a winner of the Southern area DIVS, Tilley, 48, spends his time racing mountain bikes but the track craft was evident and the fire still burns. “That Fielding was just a bit too fast for me tonight but its early days”
Despite the loss of the two dress rehearsal events to the rain, the officials soon found their feet and the operation will get slicker. The turnout was disappointing; no doubt the recent bad weather was a factor for those who had to travel. The locals, however, had no such excuse; the sun had been shining since early afternoon. Event promoter Alan McRae expects to double the numbers and momentum will undoubtedly build. McRae was happy with the first ever track meeting at the venue!
“It is all about speed. Tonight's racing was the fastest ever held in Bournemouth, it proved what a thrilling sport track cycling is and provided a shop window for local talent. These weekly meetings will really sharpen up riders so they ride and think quicker, and are therefore more competitive. It is an opportunity not to be missed”.
RESULTS
EVENT 1 12 LAP POINTS RACE GROUP B RACE 1
1 Harrison FIELDING Poole Whs CC
2 Roland TILLEY Ridebike.co.uk
3 Leon MARSHALL Rutrainingtoday CC
4 Jason FALCONER BC Private Member
5 Mark HARDWICK Bournemouth Arrow CC
EVENT 5.2 - 12-LAP POINTS RACES - GROUP B - RACE 2
1 Ellie GILHAM VC St.Raphael
2 James BRIGHTWELL Bournemouth Arrow CC
3 Philip EVANS Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
4 Alex CARLSON Wight Wheelers ?
5 Les PICK Poole Whs CC
6 Phil HARVEY Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
EVENT 6.1 - 12-LAP POINTS RACE - GROUP A
1 Will STEPHENSON Primera-Specialized
2 Adam D'ARCY WYKES VC St.Raphael
3 Andy BUDDLE Poole Whs CC
4 Jordan WADE VC St.Raphael
EVENT 8 - 12 LAP SCRATCH RACE - GROUP B
1 Harrison FIELDING Poole Whs CC
2 Roland TILLEY Ridebike.co.uk
3 Leon MARSHALL Rutrainingtoday CC
4 James BRIGHTWELL Bournemouth Arrow CC
5 Philip EVANS Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
6 Ellie GILHAM VC St.Raphael
7 Mark HARDWICK Bournemouth Arrow CC
8 Alex CARLSON Wight Wheelers ?
9 Jason FALCONER BC Private Member
10 Les PICK Poole Whs CC
11 Phil HARVEY Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
EVENT 9 - 12 LAP SCRATCH RACE - GROUP A
1 Will STEPHENSON Primera-Specialized
2 Andy BUDDLE Poole Whs CC
3 Jordan WADE VC St.Raphael
4 Adam D'ARCY WYKES VC St.Raphael
EVENT 11 - ELIMINATION RACE - GROUPS A/B
1 Harrison FIELDING Poole Whs CC
2 Will STEPHENSON Primera-Specialized
3 Jordan WADE VC St.Raphael
4 Adam D'ARCY WYKES VC St.Raphael
5 Ellie GILHAM VC St.Raphael
6 Roland TILLEY Ridebike.co.uk
7 Andy BUDDLE Poole Whs CC
8 Alex CARLSON Wight Wheelers ?
9 Jason FALCONER BC Private Member
10 Leon MARSHALL Rutrainingtoday CC
11 Phil HARVEY Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
0 James BRIGHTWELL Bournemouth Arrow CC
0 Philip EVANS Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
0 Mark HARDWICK Bournemouth Arrow CC
0 Les PICK Poole Whs CC
EVENT 13 - UNKNOWN DISTANCE NOCTURNE - GROUPS A/B
1 Will STEPHENSON Primera-Specialized
2 Harrison FIELDING Poole Whs CC
3 Jordan WADE VC St.Raphael
4 Andy BUDDLE Poole Whs CC
5 Ellie GILHAM VC St.Raphael
6 Adam D'ARCY WYKES VC St.Raphael
7 Roland TILLEY Ridebike.co.uk
8 Leon MARSHALL Rutrainingtoday CC
9 Alex CARLSON Wight Wheelers ?
10 Phil HARVEY Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
0 Jason FALCONER BC Private Member
0 James BRIGHTWELL Bournemouth Arrow CC
0 Philip EVANS Bournemouth Jubilee Whs
0 Mark HARDWICK Bournemouth Arrow CC
0 Les PICK Poole Whs CC
YOUTHS
EVENT 1.1 - SCRATCH RACE 1
1 Luke DIGHTON Poole Whs CC
2 Ryan HODGKYNS Poole Whs CC
3 Lucy PICK Poole Whs CC
4 Charlotte PICK Poole Whs CC
EVENT 1.2 - SCRATCH RACE 2
1 Jake THOMAS Bristol Cycling Dev Squad
2 Sue ANDREWS I Team CC
3 Rebecca HURST Poole Whs CC
4 Alistair FIELDING Poole Whs CC
EVENT 4.1 - 3-LAP POINTS RACE
1 Lucy PICK Poole Whs CC
2 Luke DIGHTON Poole Whs CC
3 Charlotte PICK Poole Whs CC
4 Ryan HODGKYNS Poole Whs CC
EVENT 4.2 - 4-LAP POINTS RACE
1 Alistair FIELDING Poole Whs CC
2 Sue ANDREWS I Team CC
3 Jake THOMAS Bristol Cycling Dev Squad
4 Rebecca HURST Poole Whs CC
EVENT 7 - 8-LAP SCRATCH RACE
1 Jake THOMAS Bristol Cycling Dev Squad
2 Sue ANDREWS I Team CC
3 Alistair FIELDING Poole Whs CC
4 Rebecca HURST Poole Whs CC
5 Luke DIGHTON Poole Whs CC
6 Ryan HODGKYNS Poole Whs CC
7 Lucy PICK Poole Whs CC
8 Charlotte PICK Poole Whs CC
EVENT 10 - ELIMINATION RACE
1 Jake THOMAS Bristol Cycling Dev Squad
2 Alistair FIELDING Poole Whs CC
3 Sue ANDREWS I Team CC
4 Rebecca HURST Poole Whs CC
5 Luke DIGHTON Poole Whs CC
6 Ryan HODGKYNS Poole Whs CC
7 Lucy PICK Poole Whs CC
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