News
WEEK BEGINNING MAY 16th 2005
- Pugh Claims Fifth at Builth Wells
- Wales has found a new cycling star in Jonathan Pugh (Merida) who stormed to a fantastic fifth place Elite finish at round 2 of the National Mountain Bike series at Builth Wells last weekend. Pugh made the most of his second row griddling from the opening round to hold a top 15 position over the first four laps of the extraordinarily technical circuit which included two horrendous climbs each lap. The 'local' man then accelerated over the final two laps to pick off many exhausted competitors, working up to fifth at the line in only his second season of racing and the first as an Elite. Following behind were Steven Roach (Trek UK) in 20th and Lee Williams (leahrhys.co.uk) 33rd, both returning from illness, while Jamie Norfolk (Giant UK) failed to recover from an early puncture, rolling into a disappointing 48th. In other categories it proved a 1-2 for comeback riders Ryan Bevis (Merida) and Lewys Hobbs (Merlin) in the Expert category, while Rebecca James (Abergavenny RC) lost the Juvenile Girls lead in the closing minutes with a heavy fall, recovering to second. Brother Gareth completed the Youth Men in 11th with Sion O'Boyle in 7th and Anthony Farrell (Rhos-on-Sea CC) an excellent second, while Anthony O'Boyle (Newport Phoenix) rode to a strong fifth in the Junior Men's event. Full Results From The Days Stage Can Be Found Here (External Link)
- Hughes Wins Brenig Road Race
- Norman Hughes (Deeside Olympic) won the Brenig Road Race after a race long breakaway instigated by himself on one of the early climbs. Hughes went clear with a small group before attacking again on the finishing circuits to go clear with Chris Anelay (Triangle RT), who he beat to the line in a final uphill sprint. Full Results And A Detailed Report Can Be Found Here (External Link)
- L'Etape de la Defonce
- Former Elite rider Matt Beckett (Lifeforce) followed his first stage win to claim overall honours at this years L'Etape, ahead of Russell Bazley (Hardly Athletic) and Russell Painter (Surrey League). Beckett also took victory in the points competition from Bazley. Full Stage And Overall Results Can Be Found Here (External Link)
- Welsh Prominent at Mendip Hills Women's Road Race
- Welsh riders figured prominently at the latest round of the Women's Road Race series at the weekend where Nina Davies (Ogmore Valley Wheelers) maintained her lead in the series. Davies took second in the uphill sprint for the line behind Emma Silverside (Leisure Lakes RT). Narrowly missing the podium in fourth was Kirstin Brookes (Abergavenny RC), while Kim Young (CC Giro) and Claire Lines (Gateway RT) finished in 20th and 21st respectively, ahead of Lizzie Goodband (Fat Birds UK) in 25th. Further Results Are Available Here (External Link)
- �500 Prize List for Bryn Bach Circuit Race
- Organiser John Richards has organised a �500 prize fund for the Bryn Bach Park circuit race on June 11th. The races are for E/1/2/3 commencing at 12.00pm, while youth races for all under 16's start at 11.30 and the 3/4/V/J/W go off at 10.30 am. Entries on the line are available for a surcharge, but pre-entries are preferred. Further details from the organiser on 01685 844441.
- New Website for Port Talbot Club
- One of the biggest clubs in Wales, Port Talbot Wheelers, have just announced their web presence with a stylish and informative new website. It gives details of all the club results and events local to the Port Talbot area - explore for yourself at www.porttalbotwheelers.com.
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