The 48th Perfs Pedal race on February 10th signals the start of the road racing season in the UK. This traditional curtain raiser in Hampshire always attracts a quality field with riders keen to test their early season fitness. Last year’s victor, Chris Opie returns, hoping to be the first back to back winner since Tim Harris (Willeboro-Van –Peer-Kyso) in 1983/84. Opie will have the support of a strong UK Youth Team including, Ian Wilkinson and Marcin Bialoblocki. UK Youth will no doubt try to boss the race, riders expected to ask questions of the UCI ranked team include Colin Parry & 2010 winner Ben Stockdale (Spin Rotor/Primal Europe) & 2009 winner, Will Bjergfelt (MG Maxifuel Pro Cycling). Doug Dewey (Ingear quickvit trainsharp RT)heads to France the day after the race so will be looking for a good send off. Felt- Colbourne-Hargroves RT will be making their debut, the six man team led by Alex Higham. James Wilson (AW Cycles) a recent winner on the Ludgershall circuit is in good shape and could be one to watch Local hopes may lie with Will Stephenson (Rapha/Condor/JLT). Stephenson will be looking to impress after a solid winters training.A Level studies have kept the 18 year old at home while the rest of his teammates are in Australia.
Rider List
1. Chris OPIE E Team UK Youth
2. Yanto BARKER E Team UK Youth
3. Marcin BIALOBLOCKI E Team UK Youth
4. Jon MOULD E Team UK Youth
5. Rob PARTRIDGE E Team UK Youth
6. Ian WILKINSON E Team UK Youth
7. Cameron CAMPBELL 3 Army Cycling Union
8. Dan DOLAN 2 Army Cycling Union
9. Will HUNT 2 Army Cycling Union
10. Robert WARD 3 Asfra Racing Team
11. James WILSON E awcycles.co.uk/Wilier/High5/Sue Ryder
12. Shane POPE 3 Bayeux CT / GIG / The TriStore
13. Nicholas BEALE 2 Beeline Cycles RT
14. Rupert BEALE 2 Beeline Cycles RT
15. Howell SILVESTER 3 Bike Doctor
16. James CARTRIDGE 2 Cadence RT
17. Adrian LAWSON 2 Cadence RT
18. Tristan ROBBINS J2 Cardiff JIF
19. Robert EDGELL 3 Cheddar Valley Cycling Club
20. John DONOVAN 2 CS Grupetto
21. Ashley MARTIN 1 Equipe CMI
22. Alexander MURISON 1 Equipe CMI
23. Ashley MORRIS 3 Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club
24. Andy BETTS E Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT
25. Scot EASTER 2 Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT
26. Andy HARGROVES E Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT
27. Alex HIGHAM E Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT
28. Chris SPENCE 2 Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT
29. Peter WAGER 1 Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT
30. Nigel STEPHENS 2 Finchley Racing Team
31. Alexander KING 1 GPM10cycling
32. Richard SCHOFIELD-PHILLIPS 2 Hantspol CC
33. Douglas DEWEY E In Gear Quickvit Trainsharp RT
34. Gordon KENNEWAY 2 London Dynamo / FGS PCC
35. Sam HUMPHESON 3 Look Mum No Hands
36. Tom SMITH 2 Lumet-VDBG Steenhouwerij Cycling Team
37. William BJERGFELT E MG-Maxifuel Pro Cycling
38. Dexter GARDIAS 1 Metaltek Knights of Old Racing Team
39. Gruff LEWIS 1 Metaltek Knights of Old Racing Team
40. Robert ORR 1 Metaltek Knights of Old Racing Team
41. Ben STOCKDALE E Metaltek Knights of Old Racing Team
42. Francis CADE 2 Pedal Heaven RT/ Colbornes /Tiger/Roadwheel/No 10/VW Audi/PSI
43. Alex CAMIER 1 Pedal Heaven RT/ Colbornes /Tiger/Roadwheel/No 10/VW Audi/PSI
44. Dante CARPENTER 2 Pedal Heaven RT/ Colbornes /Tiger/Roadwheel/No 10/VW Audi/PSI
45. Robert McCARTHY 1 Pedal Heaven RT/ Colbornes /Tiger/Roadwheel/No 10/VW Audi/PSI
46. Chris McNAMARA E Pedal Heaven RT/ Colbornes /Tiger/Roadwheel/No 10/VW Audi/PSI
47. Allan RIDLER E Pedal Heaven RT/Colbornes /Tiger/Roadwheel/No 10/VW Audi/PSI
48. Harry BULSTRODE E Peter Hansford Racing
49. Phill REYNOLDS 1 Peter Hansford Racing
50. Jack EDWARDS 2 PMR@Toachim House
51. Harrison FIELDING J2 Poole Wheelers Cycling Club
52. Jerry COLLINGWOOD 2 Portsmouth North End Cycling Club
53. Mitchell WEBBER J2 Primera-Specialized
54. Simon BARNES 2 Procycling Magazine RT
55. Jake COWARD J3 Rapha Condor CC
56. Will STEPHENSON E Rapha Condor JLT
57. Steve ATKINSON 2V Southdown Bikes CC/Southdown Bikes/World of Books
58. Steve CALLAND 2V Southdown Bikes CC/Southdown Bikes/World of Books
59. Simon McNAMARA 2 Southdown Bikes CC/Southdown Bikes/World of Books
60. Roger SMITH 2 Southdown Bikes CC/Southdown Bikes/World of Books
61. Jamie FORD J3 Southdown Velo
62. Colin PARRY E SPIN Rotor Primal Europe C Originals RT
63. Sam REDDING 2 SPIN Rotor Primal Europe C Originals RT
64. James SMITH EV SPIN Rotor Primal Europe C Originals RT
65. Tom STOCKDALE E SPIN Rotor Primal Europe C Originals RT
66. John RUSSELL 2 Strada Cycles
67. Mike AUGER E Strada Sport
68. Ben SIMMONS 1 Team Wiggle
69. Daniel DRAKE 2 VC Deal
70. Dean CORNEY 2 VC Meudon
71. Warren JESSE 2 VC Meudon
72. Gregg SHROSBREE 3 VC Meudon
73. Simon BROOKS 1 VC St Raphaël / Waite Contracts / Hewitt Cycles
74. Rowan HORNER E VC St Raphaël / Waite Contracts / Hewitt Cycles
75. Phill SYKES 1 VC St Raphaël / Waite Contracts / Hewitt Cycles
76. Thomas HAYWARD 2 VC St Raphaël / Waite Contracts / Hewitt Cycles
77. Jordan WADE 2 VC St Raphaël / Waite Contracts / Hewitt Cycles
78. Alex WISE 2 VC St Raphaël / Waite Contracts / Hewitt Cycles
79. Thomas BOWERING 3 VO2 Development Team
80. James LOCKER 3 V Sprint RT
81. Liam GLEN 2 Wheelbase.co.uk/MGD/Altura
82. Matthew TIBBUTT 2 Wightlink – LCM
What might happen: After a few early attacks a selection will be made on Portsdown Hill, perhaps even on the first lap. Those who miss the move will have to work hard to get back on as the road rises up through the finish line area. If the break sticks, the gap will grow as the lead group work together. The chasers must make contact before the hill or they will probably chase all day. The elite group will build an unassailable lead before fighting out a phoney war on the penultimate lap, sure, legs will be tested but no one will give 100%. The fast descent after the climb offers a chance to get back on and only the supremely confident will try to win the race from here. No, the race winning move will come on the final climb; with only a few left from the original break, the strongest & hungriest will take the win, high above Lord Nelsons Flagship, “HMS Victory” in Portsmouth Dock.
Entries On The Day Will Be Taken At £30•00
Promoted by:
VC St Raphael/Waite Contracts
11:00am D Day Memorial Hall
Priory Road, Southwick, Hampshire, PO17 6EB
This Year’s Perfs is being run as a Memorial event for James Atherton, a member of VC St Raphaël who was killed recently in an accident whilst out training, aged 25.
COURSE DETAILS:
Start: NEUTRALISED outside Race Hq at Southwick, proceed to RAB on B2177 (M).
DENEUTRALISE Take third exit onto B2177 direction Wickham.
Continue on B2177 to Staple Cross Roads (M), where turn left to South Boarhunt.
Across the small bridge, bear left on bend to climb through South Boarhunt.
Turn left (M) into Swivelton Lane where cross Finish line after 200m.
Continue to junction with Portsdown Hill Road, where left (M),
Continue along Portsdown Hill until RAB (M) to take 2nd exit onto the B2177 to descent the back of Portsdown Hill to RAB at Southwick (complete Circuit)
FINISH: 200m after turn into Swivelton Lane AFTER 5 COMPLETE LAPS (6th time up the hill)
Circuit Distance: 8:5 miles Total Distance: 46 Miles (74km)
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