News
WEEK BEGINNING MAY 7th 2005
- Pembrey Event Cancellations
- Due to unforeseen circumstances at the Pembrey circuit, scheduled road events for this season have had to be cancelled. The dates affected are:
- Event 1 Thursday 2nd June 2005 � Swansea Whs CC / CS Abertawe
- Event 2 Thursday 16th June 2005 � Port Talbot Whs CC
- Event 3 Thursday 30th June 2005 � Pembs Velo
- Event 4 Thursday 14th July 2005 � Bynea CC
- Event 5 Thursday 28th July 2005 � Llandovery CC
- There remains the possibility that some events on alternative dates may be salvaged and discussions are currently ongoing with this aim - please watch this space.
- Entry forms received will be held subject to developments, however cheques will not be cashed. This situation and partuicularily the short notice is very much regretted by all parties - courtesy Rob John, Pembrey Series Co-ordinator (robjohn@swanseawheelers.co.uk).
- Maindy Track Mini League
- Beginners racing for adults and children of all ages is being run at Maindy outdoor cycle track, running from Tuesday 17th May through to Tuesday 21st June. Times are:
- Under 6, 8, 10: 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
- Under 12, 14, 16, Adults: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
- Entries are �1.50 Children and �2.35 Adults - all on the line.
- Enquiries to a.p.davis@ntlworld.com
- Smith's Belgium Victory
- Cardiff rider Tom Smith took a racing excursion to Belgium at the weekend, starting with 22 laps of a 4km course at Zwevegem, Boldershof. The day started warm and sunny, with fast racing averaging 45km/hr. Smith made the most of a small cobbled section on each lap to make time throughout the race, until hailstones hit with 10km to go. Approaching the last kilometre a rider attacked and gained an instant 5 second gap. Another went inside the last 600 meters, but Smith countered the move and unleashed a ferocious sprint 300 meters to claim victory by two bike lengths. Results from Saturday HERE
- Sunday saw the Welshman contest 16 laps of a 5.5km courses at Sint Baafs Vijve. Smith rode an attacking race despite the previous days exertions, claiming an early prime. With 15km to go Smith's penultimate break was brought back by the peloton, whereupon the race winning break went up the road, gaining 35 seconds by the 7km marker. Smith attacked again, attempting to bridge the gap alone, clawing back all but 3 seconds on the group by the line and ultimately ending the event in 10th. Results from Sundays event HERE (External Link)
- Barker in Lincoln Top Ten
- Yanto Barker, riding for sponsors Team DFL finished eighth in this years Lincoln Grand Prix. Barker attacked with four laps of the infamous finishing circuits to go, but could not hold the pace of eventual winners and breakaway companions Russell and Dean Downing. Other Welsh performances of note include the Fujibikes pairing of Anthony Malarczyk and Gareth Jones who finished 12th and 33rd respectively, while Dale Appleby of the National Team completed the event with Gareth's group in 35th. Full results from the event HERE (External Link)
- Mountain Bike Champs Entry Form
- Entry forms for the 2005 Welsh Mountain Bike Championships, being organised by Energy Cycles, are now available from the MTB Calendar Page. This year the event returns to North Wales, with organiser Chris Purt promising, an exciting course for this years title event.
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