Wessex RC 24,Dighton Smashes Course Record!

Gary Dighton (Primera-sports.com) smashed the course record on his way to winning the Wessex Road Club hilly 24 at Wimborne. Adam Tophams three year old, 52.47 seemed destined to stay high up on the shelf but Dighton swept it away, clocking 51:41 on a near perfect morning in Dorset.

Danny Axford (Artic Tacx RT) was also inside the old mark with 52:20 but could not match the sheer effort of Dighton. Gregg Parker (VC ST Raphael/Waites Contracts), 53.39, was two minutes quicker than his winning time of twelve months ago but that was only good enough for third place. Parker had beaten the Primera man at Thruxton the week before but carries a bit too much muscle for the rolling course and was happy with his ride.

Newcomer Wayne Pitman (Poole Wh) took a few scalps and looked strong in fourth place. Dave Dent (Wightlink/Offshore RT) has been plundering mainland races for a good few years but he returned across the water to the Isle of Wight in 6th place after his first race of the year. The P427 Badbury Rings course is described as “sporting” but despite the constant up & down, there are plenty of opportunities to "get down on the skis” and with only a light south easterly breeze few were complaining. Disappointingly on this pleasant spring morning, seven riders were DNS, deciding not to help the Wessex Road Club celebrate their 90th anniversary, it was their loss!

1, GARY DIGHTON (PRIMERA-SPORTS.COM) 51.41
2, DANNY AXFORD (ARTIC TACX RT) 52.20
3, GREGG PARKER (VC ST RAPHAEL/WAITES CONTRACTS) 53.39
4, WAYNE PITMAN (POOLE WH) 54.17

5, SIMON HEALEY (ANDOVER WH) 54.47
6, DAVE DENT (WIGHTLINK/OFFSHORE RT) 55.10
7, SEAN WILLIAMS (WIGHTLINK/OFFSHORE RT) 56.42
8, CLIFF ROWE (BOURNEMOUTH JUBILE WH) 57.06
9, TERRY ICKE (POOLE WH) 57.41
10, DARREN LEWIS (POOLE WH) 58.21
11, JOHN CHAPMAN (CC WEYMOUTH) 58.59
12, STEVE PINK (CC WEYMOUTH) 59.28
13, STUART PECKHAM (NEW FOREST CC) 59.49
=14, PETE WILSON (BOURNEMOUTH ARROW) 1.00.31
=14, MARK STERLING (I-TEAM CC) 1.00.31
16, VINCENT HOUNSOME (GILLINGHAM & DIST WH) 1.00.52
17, PETER WARNER (BOURNEMOUTH JUBILEE WH) 1.00.59
18, GARY CURE (BOURNEMOUTH ARROW) 1.01.48
19, JAMES CHANT (GILLINGHAM & DIST WH) 1.02.19
20, MICHAEL COURAGE (BOURNEMOUTH JUBILEE WH) 1.03.39
21, CHRISTOPHER MULLETT (GILLINGHAM & DIST WH) 1.04.52
22, KEVIN RIDGE (BOURNEMOUTH JUBILEE WH) 1.04.54
23, GORDON SCOTT (CHIPPENHAM & DIST WH) 1.05.21
24, JEFF HORSEMAN (WESSEX RC) 1.06.32
25, NICK FRIEND (WESSEX RC) 1.07.54
26, PHIL HARVEY (BOURNEMOUTH JUBILEE WH) 1.07.56
27, FRED NEWTON (WESSEX RC) 1.11.28
29, SARAH WISE (L) (MUD, SWEAT N GEARS) 1.11.39
30, KATIE KING (L) (ZAPPI’S CC) 1.13.07
31, CHRIS JOLLIFFE (NEW FOREST CC) 1.13.08
1ST VET I GARY DIGHTON
1ST VET 2 DAVE DENT
1ST VET 3 TERRY ICKE
1ST TEAM POOLE WH, PITMAN, ICKE, LEWIS 2.50.19
DNS
WILL CLARK (POOLE WH) AP
JOHN BURROWS (POOLE WH)
PAUL JONES (PRIMERA-SPORT.COM)
WILLIAM SIMMONS (BOURNEMOUTH JUBILEE WH)
PAT DUNN (CC WEYMOUTH)
MIKE ANDERSON (VC ST RAPHAEL)
COLIN WHITE (ZOOM TRI)

CC Weymouth Club 25,Results

P451 25C
1 Iain Gillam Arbis Colbert RT 59:38:00
2 Stuart McPhail CC Weymouth 01:01:27
3 Julian Thacker VC St Raphael 01:03:02
4 David Butt CC Weymouth 01:03:28
5 David Boss Mud Sweat & Gears 01:05:57
6 Matt Merritt CC Weymouth 01:06:00
7 Gordon Scott Chippenham & District Wheelers 01:07:48
8 Rica Lee Day Member 01:10:14
9 Stuart Carrington CC Weymouth 01:11:27
10 Peter James CC Weymouth 01:11:28
11 Steve Trigwell CC Weymouth 01:12:55
12 Will Wilson CC Weymouth 01:13:27
13 Brian Sands CC Weymouth 01:20:35
14 Cara Jones CC Weymouth 01:23:26
Thanks Steve Pink

Bournemouth Track League 2014, Not Long to Wait!

The re-branded Bournemouth Track League kicks off at 19.00 on Friday May 2nd and the 2014 edition is shaping up to be the best yet! The track league, now in its third year, will include individually sponsored, Youth, A & B leagues and for the first time a ladies only league. There will also be a team league with the top three riders qualifying. Halosports, run by former Pro Harry Lodge, are providing leaders jerseys for each league, which will be worn by the current leaders on the night. Halosports will also provide an overall winners jersey at the end of the season. The Bournemouth Track league is open to all accredited riders and fast track accreditation is available to experienced “trackies”. Race programmes will follow a similar format to previous years but there are plans to include a handicap scratch event, Kierin racing and “course de primes” to liven things up! There are also plans for pursuit events. As in previous years, sign on will open at 18.00hrs and the track has a limit of 28 riders per race. The wet and miserable winter is behind us and excitement is building with the thought of fast , competitive racing on warm summer evenings Don’t miss the Bournemouth Track League!

For details on track accreditation please visit the Bournemouth Cycling Centre Website
Bournemouth Cycling Centre
Slades Farm,Ensbury Park
Bournemouth
BH10 4EP
Bournemouth Track League 2014, Sponsors:
Feria sport: Youth League.
The youth events in the 2014 Track League will be sponsored by Feria Sport, the cycle sport coaching service established by Richard Eastham. The ever-popular Saturday morning youth track sessions at the Bournemouth Velodrome are run by Feria Sport.
These structured sessions are open to all and have proved an ideal pathway into the sport for young riders aged seven and upwards. Many of the youth riders expected to take part in the 2014 Track League will have learned to ride fixed-wheel bikes at the Feria Sport Saturday sessions.
Richard is keen to see the new 2014 Track League flourish and will be directing the most able riders from the Feria Sport Saturday sessions towards the league on Friday nights. He will also be present at the league events to offer encouragement and coaching advice to all young riders
Pink Egret Artwork and Design:
Ladies League.
"Pink Egret offers artwork, design and production services for the
Creative, private and corporate sectors.
These services can be utilised on a consultancy, contract, project
Management or freelance basis and packaged accordingly to suit your requirements."

OnTrackCycling B League.
OnTrackCycling provides cycle coaching for all disciplines of racing from Track to Time trialling on a one to one basis.
We use the same software as the Sky Team to analyse your training data and give qualified advice based on the latest research and 30 years racing experience to ensure you can be the best you can be. www.ontrackcycling.co.uk.

Purple Human Resources, A League:
Purple HR is the brainchild of our two directors Mandy Fitzmaurice and Leanne Pick. Together, they have a wealth of real-world experience in General and HR Management across a wide range of service industries.
The company launched as Change Partner in 2010 but was subsequently rebranded to Purple HR in 2014. Our goal has always been to provide a range of HR solutions from a fully managed and outsourced HR department, to an advice line for that essential back up support whenever it’s needed.
www.purplehr.co.uk

Ride & Race, NSPCC Tour of England

THE TOUR IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The NSPCC Tour of England brings the pro tour experience to amateur riders in the UK
Press Release

The NSPCC Tour of England is a series of multi-stage tours that offer the ultimate pro-rider experience to amateur cyclists, with timed hill climbs, closed race circuit sections and unprecedented support – from team cars, to motorbike outriders, domestiques, mechanics and soigneurs. The format of the NSPCC Tour of England rides is completely new to the UK, offering a tough two stage tour for each event in the series, punctuated with circuit racing..
The first in the 2014 series is the NSPCC Tour of the South East on 7-8 June & registration is now open. Highlights of this route include a timed climb over the infamous Box Hill, featured during the Olympic Road Race and racing around Dunsfold Park circuit; a circuit frequently used for bike racing.
Race groups are restricted to Cat 4 or novice riders only, who will take part in a 30 minute race circuit, but
ride non-competitively in their group on public roads. FULL DETAILS HERE

Wessex RC 24,Start List, 30/03/14

1, JEFF HORSEMAN (WESSEX RC) 09.01
2, GORDON SCOTT (CHIPPENHAM & DIST) 09.02
3, PETE WARNER (BJW) 09.03
4, MISS SARAH WISE (MUD,SWEAT’N GEARS) 09.04
5, GREGG PARKER (VC ST RAPHAEL) 09.05
6, STEVE PINK (CCW) 09.06
7, CHRISTOPHER MULLETT (GILLINGHAM & DIST) 09.07
8, PHIL HARVEY (BJW) 09.08
9, JOHN BURROWS (PW) 09.09
10, PAUL JONES (PRIMERA-SPORT.COM) 09.10
11, VINCENT HOUNSOME (GILLINGHAM & DIST) 09.11
12, NICK FRIEND (WESSEX RC) 09.12
13, KATIE KING (ZAPPIS CC) 09.13
14, KEVIN RIDGE (BJW) 09.14
15, DANNY AXFORD (ARTIC TAXC RT) 09.15
16, WILL CLARK (PW) 09.16
17, JAMES CHANT (GILLINGHAM & DIST) 09.17
18, WILLIAM SIMMONS (BJW) 09.18
19, MICHAEL COURAGE (BJW) 09.19
20, TERRY ICKE (PW) 09.20
21, JOHN CHAPMAN (CCW) 09.21
22, PADDY DUNN (CCW) 09.22
23, MICHAEL ANDERSON (VC ST RAPHAEL) 09.23
24, CHRIS JOLLIFFE (NFCC) 09.24
25, CLIFF ROWE (BJW) 09.25
26, PETE WILSON (BACC) 09.26
27, DARREN LEWIS (PW) 09.27
28, COLIN WHITE (ZOOM TRI) 09.28
29, ROBERT JOLLIFFE (NFCC) 09.29
30, GARY DIGHTON (PRIMERA-SPORTS.COM) 09.30
31 SEAN WILLIAMS (WIGHTLINK OFFSHORE RT) 09.31
32, MARK STERLING (I-TEAM CYCLISTS CLUB) 09.32
33, GARY CURE (BACC) 09.33
34, FRED NEWTON (WESSEX RC) 09.34
35, SIMON HEALY (ANDOVER WH) 09.35
36, DAVE DENT (WIGHTLINK OFFSHORE RT) 09.36
37, STUART PECKHAM (NFCC) 09.37
38, WAYNE PITMAN 09.38

Antelope RT Thruxton 10, A win for Parker, Full Results

Gregg Parker (VC ST Raphael/Waites Contracts) wins the Antelope RT 10 at a windy Thruxton Motor circuit.
“The race went really well apart from a warm up crash when my rollers collapsed! I have made quite a few changes to equipment in the last few weeks so didn't really know how those would work out but bike felt really good and the windy conditions suited me.” commented Parker


Winning Team VC St Raphael
1 Greg Parker VC St Raphael 00:21:58
2 Jerone Walters Sigmasport.co.uk 00:22:09
3 Gary Dighton Primera-sports.com 00:22:11
4 Charlie Mitchell …a3crg 00:22:13
5 Paul Jones Primera-sports.com 00:22:28
6 Stephen Walkling VC St Raphael 00:22:32
7 Phil Brown Didcot Phoenix CC 00:22:57
8 Simon Berogna VC St Raphael 00:23:02
9 Bryce Dyer VC St Raphael 00:23:04
10 Nick O’Hara New Forest CC 00:23:18
11 Charlie Leech Southampton University RC 00:23:34
12 Wayne Pitman Poole Wheelers 00:23:41
13 Stuart Martingale Sotonia CC 00:23:46
14 Matthew Trott Kingston Wheelers 00:24:29
14 John Pilgrim Witham Wheelers 00:24:29
16 Chris Tomsett Southampton University RC 00:24:46
17 Darren Fagan …a3crg 00:25:01
18 Edmund Leeming Southampton University RC 00:25:11
19 Stephen Wood Antelope RT 00:25:29
20 Martin Stanley Didcot Phoenix CC 00:25:30
21 Nick Druce Didcot Phoenix CC 00:25:33
22 Lesley-Anne Walkling VC St Raphael 00:25:35
23 Tristan Davenne Newbury RC 00:25:42
24 Neil Morris Didcot Phoenix CC 00:25:46
25 Cole Pearce Vectis Roads CC 00:25:47
26 Joe White Southampton University RC 00:25:50
27 Adel Tyson Bloor Mule Bar Girls – Sigma Sport 00:26:08
28 Craig Weston Poole Wheelers 00:26:15
29 Nick Hickman Hitchin Nomads CC 00:26:47
30 Mark Jacobs Salisbury Tri Club 00:26:51
31 Andrew Gibson Gravesend CC 00:26:55
32 Scott Michaels Southampton University RC 00:26:56
33 Martin Waller Mendip Cycling Club 00:26:58
34 Eva Nyirenda …a3crg 00:27:01
35 Robert Bennett Fareham Whs 00:27:04
36 Martin Jones Fareham Whs 00:27:10
37 Gordon Bushell Vectis Roads CC 00:27:25
38 Nigel Brown Newbury RC 00:27:27
39 Andrew Laurence 1st Chard Wheelers 00:27:52
40 Kieran Woods Charlotteville CC 00:27:53
41 Matt Simmons Andover Wheelers 00:28:00
42 Florence Collyer-Powell Southampton University RC 00:28:10
43 Ieuan Woods Charlotteville CC 00:28:22
44 Phillip Stacey Didcot Phoenix CC 00:28:26
45 Angus Wood Army Cycling Union 00:28:29
46 Paul Stewart Simonstrong Campaigners 00:28:37
47 Fay Faber Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle Racing Team 00:28:50
48 Mike Anderson VC St Raphael 00:28:53
49 Robert Briggs Didcot Phoenix CC 00:29:01
50 Rebecca Bellworthy Southampton University RC 00:29:11
51 Gordon Chambers Medway Velo Club 00:29:19
52 Andy Betteridge Simonstrong Campaigners 00:29:46
53 Hannah Roberts 34 Nomads 00:29:52
54 Richard Bennett Cotswold Veldrijden 00:29:58
55 James Robinson Southampton University RC 00:30:06
56 Emma Williams Les Filles Racing Team 00:30:13
57 Mick Hayward Sarum Velo 00:30:37
58 Martin Balk New Forest CC 00:30:46
59 Eli Chen Southampton University RC 00:31:13
60 Jessy Jones-Hutchings Southampton University RC 00:31:25
61 Sarah Wise Mud Sweat and Gears 00:31:31
62 Freya Garry Southampton University RC 00:32:13
63 Luke Dighton Poole Wheelers 00:32:16
64 Bradley Robinson Sotonia CC 00:32:20
65 Charlotte Phillips Southampton University RC 00:33:18
66 John Trout 1st Chard Wheelers 00:34:00
67 Harry Pitman Poole Wheelers 00:34:02
68 Megan Doolan Southampton University RC 00:34:29
69 Graham Hewson Simonstrong Campaigners 00:34:46
70 Rosie Glynn Southampton University RC 00:37:18
71 Simon Richardson Simonstrong Campaigners 00:38:44

Pedal2Medal Open Track Meet at Bournemouth Velodrome!

Sunday May 25th 2014
Promoted by Bournemouth University students the Pedal2Medal open track meeting on Sunday 25th May will make it a great two wheeled feast on Bank holiday weekend. The Bournemouth track league on Friday evening will provide the appetiser before the main course on Saturday 24th the "One Day in Dorset" 97 mile road race.It is back to the track on Sunday for the Pedal2Medal meeting and for those still not satisfied, the Bournemouth Town Centre Criterium on Monday evening will ensure the banquet of racing will leave all well and truly stuffed!
Pedal2Medal
A Fantastic, Fun, Competitive Track Cycling Event day, for all A and B string experienced track cyclists, at Ensbury Park Velodrome, Bournemouth.
An exciting day of track cycling around the outdoor Velodrome, with refreshments, local bike shops, as well as prizes & points to be won.

Poole Wheelers Club 23 Results

Poole Wheelers “Round the Harbour” Club 23
1 Ben Keightley Primera 56:13
2 Les Pick Poole Wheelers 57:25
3 Chris Courage BJW 57:59
4 John Vinson Poole Wheelers 59:14
5 Darren Lewis Poole Wheelers 59:48
6 Lee Marsden Poole Wheelers 1:00:05
7 Mark Valentine Poole Wheelers 1:00:19
8 Gary Tuskin Poole Wheelers 1:00:45
9 Rob Acaster Poole Wheelers 1:02:05 day member
10 Mike Courage BJW 1:02:41
11 Denzil Hunt Poole Wheelers 1:02:45
12 Terry Icke Poole Wheelers 01:03:47
13 Martin Rowlands Poole Wheelers 1:04:13
14 Howard Pankhurst Poole Wheelers 1:05:19
15 Ryan Weston Poole Wheelers 1:06:10
16 Phil Harvey BJW 1:06:56
17 Sam Wadsley Poole Wheelers 1:07:10 off course
18 Andrew Preston CC Weymouth 01:07:21
19 Pete Grounds Poole Wheelers 1:07:49
20 Paul Canham BACC 1:10:23
21 Simon Harper Poole Wheelers 1:12:39 day member
22 Adam Kindon CC Weymouth 01:12:58
23 Fred Newton Wessex RC 1:14:02
24 Les Jessop Poole Wheelers 1:16:57
25 Mark Moss Poole Wheelers 1:19:38
26 John Burrows Poole Wheelers 1:24:46
27 Paul Hughes Poole Wheelers 1:29:00

Lewis Keightly Primera
Andrew Syme UK Biking 56:19:00 2up TT

Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers Club 42km Results

Dave Pickering fastest in a poorly supported club 42km on the Badbury Rings-Thornicombe-Wimborne circuit.
1, DAVE PICKERING (BJW) 1.01.33
2, CLIFF ROWE (BJW) 1.05.59
3, JOHN SAMWAYS (BJW) 1.08.39
4, EAMONN DEANE (BJW) 1.09.18
5, RUPERT SILMAN (BJW) 1.11.34
6, KEVIN RIDGE (BJW) 1.17.21

CC WEYMOUTH INTER CLUB 22.4, RESULT

CC WEYMOUTH INTER CLUB 22.4 22/03/14
P436 MORETON (PROVISIONAL RESULT)


1, STEVE PINK (CCW) 55.06
2, CALUM CROFT (MSG) 55.48
3, SAM WADSLEY J (PW) 56.47
4, BEN DAVIS (BH SOLIDOR) 56.49
5, JOHN CHAPMAN (CCW) 56.55
6, GILES GREENING 58.03
7, ANDREW JACKSON (CCW) 1.01.01
8, GORDON SCOTT (CDW) 1.01.32
9, ALEX JOLLIFFE (TT) 1.01.45
10, ANDREW PRESTON (CCW) 1.05.06
11, STUART CARRINGTON (CCW) 1.05.53
12, WAYNE NIGHT (CCW) 1.06.30
13, STEVE TRIGWELL (CCW) 1.06.38
14, CHRIS JONES(CCW) 1.06.41
15, MONTY KNIGHT 1.11.22
16, BRIAN SANDS (CCW) 1.12.12
1 LAP
1, PAT ? 36.31
2, MARK DAVIS 36.52
Thanks to Steve Pink

Images from 3rd Category Race, Castle Combe

Full Results HERE