Race Reports

A warm and sunny night saw 88 riders compete in round 5 of The League 2000. The nights winners were Toby Tanfield who very narrowly beat Joe Wilson in the sprint for the 5 lap race, Ross Turner 3rd. The 4 lap race had Henry Demoliy a clear winner from Evie Montague and Cameron Thompson. Beth Orchard was victorious in the 3 lap race beating Patrick Kilcullen into 2nd Arron Brown 3rd. The other Beth, Beth Officer was the two lap winner keeping Ben Etherington and Finlay Davies in her wake, and in a good night for the girls Elizabeth Warne was on top in the two small laps event with Emily Slack 2nd and Sufian Parker-Mian 3rd.
Declan Bowler was fastest in the TT with a time of 71.60 secs beating Joe Gubbins and Elliot Davidson into 2nd and 3rd. Biggest improvement of the 27 riders who did PB's was to Sophie Heighton by 30.10 secs. The ever demanding skills stage saw Elliot and Angus Brown tying for 1st with 22 secs, Toby Tanfield 3rd 7 secs behind.

The overall tables are starting to take shape the over 16's sees Elliot leading by 25 points from Declan, both having ridden all 5 rounds. The U16's sees Aidan leading Megan by 24 points. Angus leads the U14's by 20 points from Toby. The under 12's has Joe 15 points clear of Connor. The only 100% score is Henry Demoliy in the U10's Lewis 50 points behind. The closest battle is between Daisy and Jack in the U 8's, Daisy currently 4 points clear, Kacey a further 13 behind. Clear leader in the U 6 group is Tim 55 points in front of Elizabeth.

The stock for the after season sale continues to grow, this weeks additions include glasses and a kit bag with Ben's name in it.

Couple of whinges from me (Steve) before I give the brief report on last nights League 2000 Round 4

<strong>Riders have to note that if they go slow in the TT to get a better handicap on the night it doesn’t work they are only cheating themselves out of money at the end of the year. The handicaps are based on PB’s.</strong>

Please can <strong>numbers be placed on the lower back</strong> so that we can see them when judging the ever increasingly tight finishes in the RR. Hair hanging over them doesn’t help either.

We are only human and mistakes are made which are normally corrected either on the night if they are spotted or by me when checking the results the following night. If a rider is placed in a longer RR their points in the age category normally go up as the RR placing is higher.

<strong>I would also like to thank all those who have volunteered to help out on the nights, managing an average of 87 riders on the night is a mammoth task and could not happen without you. A special mention to Barbara Parker, cake provider, and Bill Millen timekeeper.</strong>

Last night saw 87 riders in muggy conditions battle out the three stages. Road race winners were 2 small laps – Elizabeth Warne, 2nd Sophie Heighton and 3rd Elliot Holt, 2 laps – 1st Connor Fielden (on his new bike) 2nd Beth Officer 3rd Alex Hancock 3 laps-1st Roshan Parker-Mian 2nd Joe Nozedar 3rd Beth Orchard, 4 laps -1st Cameron Thompson, 2nd Henry Demoliy 3rd Katie Thornton and the big race saw Jake Dobson coming from the back to win with Matthew Lynn 2nd and Ryan Abbs 3rd.
TT winner was Jake in 70.10 with Matthew 2nd and Declan Bowler 3rd Skills went to Elliot Davidson 16 secs with Jake, Toby Tanfield and Angus Brown joint 2nd in 20 secs

On a lovely warm evening 82 riders battled out round 3 of this seasons League 2000. The warmest day of the year led to 50% of the field doing PB's in the Time Trial. Fastest rider was Ralf Hodgson in a time of 67.63 secs, biggest improvement Jack Warne 19.98 seconds.
Road race winners were 5 lap Elliott Davidson who just caught Toby Tanfield and Ryan Abbs on the line; 4 lap Cameron Thomas from Henry Demoliy and Katie Thornton; 3 lap Patrick Stockwell from Roshan Parker-Mian and Patrick Kilcullen,; 2 laps William Wilson from Joel Hurt and Finlay Davies and the two small laps winner was Sophie Jewitt from Alex Hancock and Tim James.
Equal 1st in the skills were Toby Tanfield and Angus Brown 24 seconds beating Ralf Hodgson into 3rd 4 seconds behind.

I am starting to build a nice collection of coats and jackets so if you have left one behind please pick it up at the next round

88 riders for round 2 of the League 2000 on a night with a very strong head wind finish. However all should be congratulated on an excellent nights racing.

The Road race winners were 5 Laps Ralf Hodgson, 4 laps Cameron Thhompson, 3 laps Jasmine Kent, 2 laps Jack Warne and the 2 small laps Abigail Wilson. Fastest in the TT was Jake Dobson 69.30 secs, Newcomer Ralf Hodgson 2nd and Matthew Lynn 3rd. Only 3 riders managing PB's with Sophie Jewitt improving by 39 seconds. Joint skills winners were Angus Brown and Joe Howard in 18 seconds, Connor Eyeington 3rd with 22 seconds.

<strong>Please note that only one bike is to be used, so the bike that is used for the skills must be used in the TT and RR. Please check age groups as I will not be able to alter after this round</strong>

A record 94 riders for round 1 of the 2013 League 2000, this is our 17th year. The weather being very kind to us warm and no wind.
Road race winners were Elliott Davidson, Cameron Thompson, Thomas Lockey, Jack Warne and Hollie Kitson.
Time trial winner was Jake Dobson in 68 seconds with Eliose Hatton having the biggest PB improvement with 34 seconds. Skills winner Angus Brown took 32 seconds to complete the course


<u>Tables will appear after round 2.</u>

Rain greeted the 82 riders for the last round of the 2012 League 2000. During the skills stage and time trial the rain grew heavier and with the very dark night lead to the organisers abandoning the road stages. Therefore the results of the night are based only on the skills and TT.

Harry Tanfield was first in the skills beating brother Toby and Angus Brown into equal 2nd. Harry was also 1st in the TT with a time of 62.20 secs, Alex Hopper 2nd and Joe Gubbins 3rd. Only 4 riders broke their personnel bests in the poor conditions Maddie Evans with the biggest improvement of 6.50 secs.

Over the 12 rounds 852 rides took place an average of 71 riders per night, and a total of 125 riders rode throughout the year.

55 riders for the 10th round of this years League 2000. The night was warm and bright which lead to some close racing. Elliot Davidson won the 5 lap RR after staying away with Toby Tanfield for all the race.

Aidan Bowler won the 4 lap race in a close finish from Connor Eyeington. The 3 lap race went to Paige McLeod, two lap winner was Rachel James wih Tim James winning the small lap race.

Harry took the TT from Alex with Declan 3rd. Harry also took the skills test from Elliot with Joe Howard Angus Brown and Andrew Howe joint 3rd. Biggest improvement in the TT was Rebecca Blick by 12 secs.


<u>TT Personal Bests as of Round 9.</u>

Only 45 riders for the 9th round of this years League 2000, poor weather, holidays and Olympic cycling deterring some riders.
Road race winners were Harry Tanfield, Henry Demoily, Joe Nozedar, Lauren Kilcullen and Emily Slack, Harry also won the TT from Alex Hopper and Joe Gubbins. 15 riders doing PB's with Thomas Dunn being the biggest improvement by 45 secs. Joe Howard beating Aaron Preston and Harry in the skills.

63 riders entered round 8 of the League 2000, warm but windy conditions provided some excellent racing with 32 riders doing PB's. Harry Tanfield is now a tenth of a second from beating the 1 minute for the TT as he set a new record now being 60.10 secs, Alex Hopper 2nd and Jake Dobson 3rd. The biggest improvement was Phoebe Wilson 19.30 secs. Angus Brown won the skills round with Aaron Preston 2nd and Harry 3rd. Road race victories for Harry in the 5 lap event, Luca Calderalo in the 4 lap, James Shields over 3 laps, Rachael James over 2 laps and Tim James over 2 small laps.

Points table updated.

Personal Bests not.

69 riders for round 7 of the League 2000 on a decent night, it did't rain!

In the 5 lap race Harry Tanfield came out in 1st place after starting nearly 1 lap down, however brother Toby put in a valiant effort just being caught before the line. The 4 lap race was won by Ross Turner after being at the front for a long spell. Joe Nozedar was victorious in the 3 lap race, Isabella Montague was the winner of the 2 lap race with Phoebe Croft coming out on top in the 2 small lap race. Harry was winner of the TT in front of Alex Hopper and Jake Dobson, Paul Taylor with the best improvement of 6.50 secs., but the skills victor was Toby Tanfield beating Joe Howard into 2nd with Harry and Alex joint 3rd.


<u>League Tables Updated

Personal Best haven't, still at Round 5.</u>