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Report: Imperial Winter Series Race 2
Saturday 11th December 2010 | report by Imperial Racing Team
For the first race in the Imperial Winter Series 2010/2011, sponsored by WyndyMilla and MaxiFuel, the weather was kinder than the previous week – in fact it was relatively balmy! Last week’s cancellation was disappointing obviously but this was only the third time in the eleven years of Winter racing. We also now have the use of the new club house which is a massive step forward and means that facilities are finally aligned to the popularity of the circuit.
Three races were run for week two with good entries in all with an average of 45 riders. Overall, the standard of riding did seem much improved in both the 3rd and 4th category races. The 3rd cat race was started 40 seconds ahead of the 4th category riders were released. Such was the speed of the 4th category race though, that they caught the rear of the 3rd category field in their sprint to the finish line. There were no mishaps however and all the finishing places were sorted with the photo finish camera.
Well done to Andy Pollintine (Dulwich Paragon) to claim first place in the melee with junior Henry Latimer (Team Zappi's) in 2nd and Chris Wilkinson (Dulwich Paragon) 3rd. The WyndyMilla 4th category prize was awarded to 39th place finisher Richard Musson who can look forward to a WyndyMilla ‘go faster’ cycle fitting at their Manor Farm Cycle Centre in Seale.
The 3rd cat race continued for a further 10 minutes and finished with a group sprint where Rob Griffiths (London Pheonix) came first over the line followed by Stuart Harvey (Ultimate Fitness) and Rudie Marais, returning to form, in 3rd place. The MaxiFuel prize was awarded to 12th place finisher Ralph de Kanter of Norwood Paragon CC who he receives a Maxifuel pack comprising rucksack with Viperactive energy fuel and gels, bottles and T-shirt.
In the E/1/2/3 race, a class entry lined up with WyndyMilla in force, resplendent in their striking pink kit, Lewis Atkins (Twenty3c–Orbea) fresh from his Ottershaw win and as always a pleasure to see Tony Gibb (Cycle Premier). After 25km, the peloton sprang to life with determined efforts from series one winner Bill Butterworth (Team Quest) who continually attacked off the front in his usual style.
Several promising breaks got clear of the main group but were all brought back. Gibb took a tumble but in typical style jumped back into the pack practically unnoticed! The group was still together after all the breaks but with five kilometres to go Lewis Atkins and David Murrell (London Phoenix) got clear. It looked very promising and a gap of 20 seconds opened, however, a big effort from junior Alex Pantelides (Twickenham CC) saw the gap closed with 300 metres to go.
Last year’s series second placed overall rider, Jo Skelton (with new team Look Mum No Hands!) saw his chance and with the skill of a sprinter went past Atkins who to his great credit and strength hung on for second place. Alexander King (Endura Racing) showed he has made a good recovery from his knee surgery and finished strongly in third place and should be in a position to help his team in the coming season.
Pantelides also benefitted from his efforts to close the gap by taking 4th place ahead of Tom Smith (Felt Colbornes) and Neil Heffernan (Inverse Racing/Cyclaim).
Forthcoming races
Race 3 - 18th December - starts 13:00
Race 4 - 26th December Boxing Day - starts 11:00
Race 5 - 1stJanuaryy New Years Day - starts 11:00
Race 6 - 3rdJanuaryy Bank Hoilday Monday - starts 11:00
Full details at www.imperialracingteam.com
RESULTS
E/1/2/3 Race 2
1 Jo Skelton Look Mum No Hands 2
2 Lewis Atkins Twenty 3C Orbea E
3 Alexander King Endura Racing E
4 Alex Pantelides Twickenham CC 2 J
5 Tom Smith Felt Colbornes 1
6 Neil Heffernan Inverse Racing/Cyclaim 2
7 Mark Ottaway Wyndy Millar 1
8 Vince Halpern Awcycles.co.uk 1
9 Chris Dick London Phoenix 2
10 Jerzy Kuzminski London Phoenix 2
11 Rob Fletcher VC 10 2
12 Mark Smith Welwyn Wheelers 3 J
13 Josh Maynard Welwyn Wheelers 3 J
14 Andrew Brown Gregarios Superclub Ciclista 3
15 Ajelo Ghristides Ermis Hellas 2
16 Michael Widera Inverse Racing / Cyclaim 2
17 Brock Duncumb Rogers One Life Dev Squad 2 J
18 Bill Butterworth Team Quest 3V
19 Martin Garratt London Dynamo 2
20 Matt Conner Banjos Cycles 2
21 Patrick Hawkins Dulwich Paragon 2V
22 Oliver Glackin East London Vélo 2
23 Dan Moseley Prestige Velo 3
24 David Swan Cycles Dauphin 3 J
25 Edward Summerwell Team Quest 3
26 Drew Holmes One Life Dev Squad 2
27 Tom Gallacher Welwyn Wheelers 3 J
28 David Murrell London Phoenix 2
29 David Martin Zimbabwe E
30 Geoff Powell High Wycombe CC 3
31 Henry Furniss WyndyMilla / Maxifuel E
32 Jules Birks V C Londres 2
33 Oliver Newlan Twickenham CC 2
34 Tony Gibb Cycle Premier E
35 Sam Humpheson Look Mum No Hands! 2
36 Martin Hulbert VC Meaudon 3
37 Nat Spurling Finsbury Park 2
38 Adam Cotterell WyndyMilla / Maxifuel 1
39 Luke Merrilees WyndyMilla/Maxifuel 2
40 Alex Anderson Welwyn Wheelers 3 J
41 George Farrell Welwyn Wheelers 3 J
3rd Category - Race 2
1 Rob Griffiths London Pheonix
2 Stuart Harvey Ultimate Fitness
3 Rudie Marais Team Archer
4 David Robinson CC Ashwell
5 Vaughan Luff De Ver/Neovite
6 Phil Adams Ashwell CC
7 Stephen Campbell Twickenham CC
8 Jonathan Dredge London Dynamo
9 Mike Betts Vegetarian C & AC
10 Lee Mead Vc meudon
11 Peter Dixon Willesden CC
12 Ralph De Kanter Norwood Paragon CC
13 Adam Elderfield Quest Bike Shop
14 Simon Alexander Southend
15 Jai Watson Dulwich Paragon CC
16 Cassie Gledhill Orbea-for goodness shakes
17 Richard Stanton Arbis/Roy Pink Cycles RT
18 Chris Campbell London Dynamo/Prologue
19 Martin Porter Thames Velo
20 Michael Leonard Brighton Mitre
21 Oli Pepper Kinesis Morvelo
22 James Curry Inverse RT/Cyclaim
23 Declan Higgins Twickenham CC
24 Mike Anderson VC St. Raphael
25 Stuart King Twickenham
26 Mark O'brien Archer RC
4th Category - Race 2
1 Andy Pollintine Dulwich Paragon
2 Henry Latimer Team Zappi's
3 Chris Wilkinson Dulwich Paragon
4 Steve Middleton Ultimate Fitness
5 Lee Potter Ultimate Fitness
6 Tom Rose London Dynamo
7 Michael Van Loenen London Phoenix
8 Mark Lawn Inverse RT/Cyclaim.co.uk
9 Jamie Pine Le Col
10 Michael Vance Dulwich Paragon
11 James Fletcher Inverse RT/Cyclaim
12 Richard Yerbury Private Member
13 Huw Griffiths TriSportsNews
14 Sean Pearson Dulwich Paragon
15 Mark Gregory Private Member
16 Rory Wilkinson Dulwich Paragon
17 Roger Richards Dulwich Paragon
18 Jake Edwards San Fairy Ann CC
19 Patrick McGuirk Liphook RT
20 Francis Cade Kingston Wheelers CC
21 Tanya Hunt Team Endurance
22 Clem Halpin Twickenham CC
23 Taimur Tanwir London Dynamo
24 Adam Brittain High Wycombe CC
25 Edmond Irwin London Fire Brigade
26 Iain Gillam
27 Morgan Williams New Forest CC
28 Russell Jones
29 Ken Creighton private member
30 Liam Bremer London Phoenix CC
31 Conall Yates In Gear Quickvit RT
32 Paul Buckley Thames Velo
33 Joe Clark High Wycombe CC
34 Simon Parton Kingston Wheelers
35 Iain Boardman Dulwich Paragon
36 Darryl Green Inverse RT/Cyclaim
37 Ben Smith Welwyn Wheelers
38 Peter Hitt Private Member
39 Richard Musson Private member
40 Bruce Turner Rugby Velo
41 Alan Nixon Amersham RCC
