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Report: Sheffrec CC Spring Road Race

Event: 17th April 2011
Promoter: Sheffrec CC
Event HQ: Ruddle Centre, Braithwell
Report: Marc Etches

Herballife's Jamie Shirlaw wins Sheffield road race

Report: E123 National B Race

60 riders departed the Ruddle Centre in Braithwell in bright sunshine to compete over 18 laps of the Stainton circuit. An amazingly fast start saw many early fast laps with the bunch strung out in one long line. First riders to attempt to break clear were Elite rider Shane O'Neill of Team Bglobal and 2nd cat Tim Rowson of RVO Racing, this however was unsuccessful and all was back together on lap 3 of the race.

The first major gap came when Mark Thwaites of Motorpoint and Jamie Shirlaw, Herballife / Wheelbase attacked and soon established a 26 second gap to the chasing bunch. This duo stayed away for 7 laps and were eventually swallowed up with 7 laps remaining. Next up to break clear were a group 19 strong and quickly established a 15 second lead and the gap grew to 25 seconds with just 4 laps remaining but again this lead was short lived and by lap 15 all was back to one group. With the wind only slight more attacks came and a handy group of 12 broke clear.

The winner would come from this move as they soon established a 40 second lead over the main bunch. The gap came down dramatically over the closing laps but all 12 would stay ahead of the main peloton. On the final lap Jamie Shirlaw, Herballife / Wheelbase pulled ahead of Peter Williams, returning from a nasty injury to win by several bike lengths. Alistair Rutherford, Scienceinsport.com, rounded off the top 3 with Rapha Condor - Sharp rider Ben Greenwood in 4th. Great rides from 2nd cat riders Matthew Williams, Boneshakersbikes.com and Chris Sherriffs, Team Bglobal claiming 5th and 6th places respectively.

Result E123

1. Jamie Shirlaw, Herballife / Wheelbase, 1st 62 miles in 2 hours 24 minutes 32 seconds
2. Peter Williams, Motorpoint Pro Cycling, Elite
3. Alistair Rutherford, Scienceinsport.com, Elite
4. Ben Greenwood, Rapha Condor - Sharp, 1st
5. Matthew Williams, Boneshakersbikes.com, 2nd
6. Chris Sherriffs, Team BGlobal, 2nd
7. Paul Allen, Wakefield CC Exponential, 2nd
8. Duncan Putman, Derby Mercury RC, 1st
9. Julian Gromett, Cottingham Coureurs RT, 2nd
10. Richard Moore, Star Bikes RT, 2nd
11. Rob Watkinson, Doncaster Wheelers, 2nd
12. Conan Mayman, Raleigh Racing Team, Elite All same time
13. Mark Wordsworth, Team Chorley Cycles / Alpha RC, 1st @17 seconds
14. Richard Hepworth, Cyclepremier.com-metaltek, Elite
15. David Shackleton, Wilsons Wheels RT, 2nd Vet
16. Harry Tanfield, Team Wallis, 2nd Jun
17. Robert Smail, Cyclepremier.com-metaltek, 1st @ 19 seconds
18. David Brearley, Cottingham Coureurs RT, 2nd
19. David Furniss, Doncaster Wheelers, 2nd
20. Robert Watson, Paul Milnes RT / Bradford Olympic, 2nd
21. Jordan Hargreaves, Team Wallis, 2nd Jun
22. Daniel Storey, Sheffrec CC, 2nd
23. Gareth Hewitt, RST Racing Team - Trigon, 1st
24. Shane O'Neill, Team Bglobal, Elite
25. Paul Foston, Langdale Lightweights, 2nd
26. Steve Thompson, Clay Cross RT, 2nd
27. James Baillie, Sheffield Sports CC, 3rd Jun
28. Jonathan Farnaby, Crosstrax RT, 2nd
29. Danny Lowthorpe, Rutland CC, 2nd
30. Ben Hookway, Wills Wheels CC, 2nd
31. Stuart Percival, GMC Fire Service, 2nd
32. James Thompson, Boneshakersbikes.com, 2nd
33. Matthew Bulmer, Dirtwheels Cycles, 2nd
34. Lee Allen, RVO Racing, 2nd
35. Stuart Murfin, Ashfield RC, 3rd
36. Rob Townsend, Sheffrec CC, 2nd Vet
37. Richard Anderson, Beeston CC, 2nd
38. Blake Cowley, Newark Castle CC 3rd
39. Jason Tonge, Lancashire Road Club, 2nd
40. Mick Rowson, RVO Racing, 3rd Vet
41. Alex Wallis, Sportscover Strategic, 2nd
42. Chris Daddy, Star Bikes RT, 2nd
43. Daniel Keena, Star Bikes RT, 2nd
44. Jack Custsforth, Herballife / Wheelbase, 2nd
45. Josh Cole, Sportscover Strategic, 2nd
46. Daniel Drake, Lancashire Road Club, 2nd
47. Tim Rowson, RVO Racing, 2nd
48. Mark Thwaites, Motorpoint Pro Cycling, 2nd
49. Ben Kellet, VS Cycles, 2nd Jun
50. Ben Last, Sportscover Strategic, 2nd
51. Stephen Leigh, Team Bglobal, 2nd @ 1 lap
52. Hamish Graham, South Dublin CC, 2nd @ 1 lap
53. Sam Kirby, RVO Racing, 3rd @ 1 lap

3/4 Regional B Race

60 riders departed the Ruddle Centre in Braithwell in bright sunshine to compete over 15 laps of the Stainton circuit. A fast start due to light winds saw many riders try to attempt to go clear but were successfully pulled back by the main bunch. Early attempts from Mike Hutton from the promoting club, Sheffrec CC came with no reward. Further attempts by junior rider Jordon Skinner of Dinnington RC and vet rider Andy Whitehead were also reeled in by a keen peloton.

The last 2 laps saw Mark Ollerenshaw of Richardsons RT Cube and Ben Thomas successfully break clear and this duo stayed away with Mark Ollernshaw riding away from Ben Thomas on the final run in to the finish. Jordon Skinner claimed 3rd with a great sprint followed by locals riders, Phil Giles of RVO Racing and Ashley Proctor from Sheffrec CC holding off Charles Tennick of Planet X to round off the top 6.

Results

1. Mark Ollerenshaw, Richardsons RT/Cube, 3rd, 51 miles in 2:01.12
2. Ben Thomas, Private Member, 3rd @ 3 seconds
3. Jordon Skinner, Dinnington RC / Universal Cycles, 3rd Jun @ 26 seconds
4. Phil Giles, RVO Racing, 3rd @ 28 seconds
5. Ashley Proctor, Sheffrec CC, 3rd Jun
6. Charles Tennick, Planet X, 3rd
7. Alistair Hepworth, Batley CC / Hargreaves Cycles, 3rd Jun
8. Nicholas Jepson, Beeston RC, 3rd
9. Edward Pickard, Derby Mercury, 3rd
10. John Wright, Wakefield CC Exponential, 3rd
11. Mike Hutton, Sheffrec CC, 4th
12. Mark Fidler, Sheffrec CC, 4th
13. Thomas Sutton, Sheffield Phoenix, 4th
14. Andrew Robinson, Dinnington RC / Universal Cycles, 4th
15. James Wagner, Sportscover Strategic, 3rd
16. Oliver Nuthall, Nottingham Clarion, 4th
17. Lars Koerdt, Team JD Cycles Ilkley, 3rd
18. John Askew, Team Active / CP Cycles RT, 3rd Vet
19. Ian Davenport, Dinnington RC / Universal Cycles, 3rd Vet
20. Stephen Ellis, Out of the Saddle CC, 3rd Vet
21. Paul Vokes, Batley CC / Hargreaves Cycles, 3rd
22. Mike Curtis, Aire Valley RT, 4th
23. Anthony Groundry, Team Active / CP Cycles RT, 4th
24. Christopher Jones, Sheffield 220 City Road Racing Team, 4th
25. Michael Clayton, Clay Cross RT, 3rd
26. Scott Wilson, Sheffrec CC, 4th
27. Alex Mitchell, Sheffrec CC, 4th
28. Ian Freshney, Retford Wheelers, 4th
29. Adam Weaver Doncaster Wheelers 3rd
30. Peter Beverley, Featherstone RC, 4th
31. Craig Armitage, Crosstrax, 3rd
32. Paul Turner-Johnson, Sheffrec CC, 4th
33. Phil Valentine, Wakefield CC Exponential, 3rd Vet
34. Nick Downham, Sheffrec CC, 4th
35. Greg McCullum, Nottingham Clarion, 4th
36. Rider Unknown - number folded
37. John Hall, Private Member, 4th
38. Mark Cotton, Bycka Sport Racing, 3rd
39. Gary Knowles, Shutt VR, 4th
40. Andrew Whitehead, Private Member, 3rd Vet
41. Martin Vesty, Moonglu RT, 3rd
42. Simon West, Cyclesense - Koga, 4th
43. Shaun Dalton, Team Pro Bike Kit.com, 3rd
44. Chris Last, Sportscover Strategic, 3rd Vet
45. Steven Bell, Doncaster Wheelers, 3rd
46. David Henson, Ellis Briggs RT, 4th
47. Ben Werth, Dinnington RC / Universal Cycles, 4th
48. Rider unknown - Number folded, Highroad Jersey
49. Keith Ollerenshaw, Dinnington RC / Universal Cycles, 4th
50. James Hunt, Sheffrec CC, 4th
51. Jody Warrington, Base2race Cycles, 3rd
52. Michael Jones, Nottingham Clarion, 4th
53. Nick Fry Clay, Cross RT, 4th
54. Neal Hunt, Private Member, 4th
55. John Anglesea, Derby Mercury, 3rd
56. Tim Marshall, Private Member, 4th
57. Charles Warren, Private Member, 4th

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