News
WEEK BEGINNING MAY 23rd 2005
- Winn Climbing High at Ras
- Julian Winn has ridden himself into form at the Irish FBD Insurance Ras by wrestling the Polka Dot King of the Mountains jersey from Irelands Eugene Moriarty. Winn followed teammate Rob Partridge who went on the attack early during stagge five, a gruelling day which included five categorised climbs. Winn took maximum points on three of the days climbs, the latter after many of his breakaway copmpanions had been shed, and looks to hold onto the jersey until Sundays final stage in Dublin. Yanto Barker retains sixth overall afer finishing just outside the top ten in the stage's bunch sprint. Full results and a report of stage five can be found HERE.
- Special General Meeting Successful
- Welsh Cycling is delighted to report that last weeks Special General Meeting unanimously passed the resolution to adopt the new Articles of Association. The new articles will take effect at the Annual General Meeting to be held later this year, whilst the new commissions will begin their work in the very near future. Welsh Cycling would like to thank its members who took time to attend this important meeting.
- Mayors 24 Hour Track Meeting
- Welsh Cycling supports the 24hr Newport Mayor's Charity Track event by offering members the chance to ride the Velodrome between 2:00 and 6:00 pm on Tuesday 24th May. Cost is a minimum �2.00 donation to the Mayor's charity while the bid to keep riders on the track for a complete 24hrs cumulates in the Mayor's Track meeting on the Tuesday evening where attempts on three British records will be made. Riders wishing to make use of the drop in session during Tuesday afternoon need to contact Ian Jenkins on 01768 801628
- Wales start Irish RAS in Attacking Style
- Three of Wales' national team have made their presence felt in the opening stage of this years Milk RAS between Dublin and Emyvale. Julian Winn won the days first Hot Spot sprint before Yanto Barker and Rob Partridge went clear with a break of eleven. As the weather deteriorated Partridge lost contact but Barker persevered to finish ninth, a position he holds on the general classification. Full results from the days stage can be found HERE (External Link)
- Thomas Retains Senior Welsh Road Race Title
- Geraint Thomas (Adidas/SIS) lived up to expectations as pre race favourite to retain his Welsh Road Race title. Thomas had joined a mid race breakaway of Will Wight (Will's Wheels), Chris Anelay (Triangle RT) and Dale Appleby (Fuji Bikes UK) before a further five riders swelled the breaks ranks, staying away until the final climb where the medal contenders rode clear. Thomas drove Wright and Anelay to the line where he comfortably won the uphill sprint. Appleby cruised in alone into fourth position twenty seconds behind, while Neil Jones, (CC Abergavenny), took fifth. Welsh Cycling extends its gratitude to Bynea CC for stepping in to promote an excellent event, plus the support from Carmarthenshire Constabulary for the events motorcycle escort. Full results can be found HERE (External Link)
- New Welsh Champions Crowned
- The supporting events at this years Welsh Road Race Championships saw three new champions crowned. Norman Hughes (Deeside Olympic), dominated the Veterans event, joining junior breakaway Dafydd Dylan (Ystwyth CC), to stay clear of the bunch for a lone win. Hughes' teammate Keith Jones claimed the silver medal with Paul Bennett (Cardiff JIF) in third. Tom Smith (CC Cardiff), was delighted to snatch the junior title from Matt Rowe (Cardiff Ajax), while Rob Blunden (Dysyinni CC) won the bronze medal, while Claire Lines (Gateway RT), hung onto the main bunch until the final climb to take her first Women's title from Samantha Roberts, (Deeside Olympic). Full results can be found HERE (External Link)
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