Sarum Velo riders were yet again up for the the race at the Testing Course at droxford this course is used a lot for motocross so has lots up ups and downs and its testing to Say the least we didnt have any riders racing in the vets races so the first rider Racing was Lindy as per normal lindy was full of Nerves but after a swift Talking to by is all we managed to calm her down and get her focused for the race ahead. the Red train of Hargoves -Montezuma  racing took to the lead

Abbie Manley stormed off the front of the group and got a lead

with the others following in her wake Lindy was up there following what we call the Red Train  and was having a battle with Ella Lawrence and managed to get past and leave her behind and eventualy

 

came in 4th overall and 1st Senior after an exteremly tough and demanding course  behind Abbie Manley who dominated the Race  and a great race it was .. well done Ladies Great Race

The Next Race Sarum Velo Riders were in was the SeniorMens Race which as per normal had a large Field of riders of great abilities at the off it was clear there was going to be a certain rider dominating the race Sam Allen was quick to make a Lead

ALex and dave also made great starts and were well up with the riders alex was suffering a bit with a slight Knee Niggle so wasnt firing on all cyclinders in middle part of the race it was obvious alex was struggling a bit in places but he soldiered on having a  few battles with other riders. dave was also having lots of battles on his Single speed much to the amazement of some of the spectators there was also quite a lot of verbal abuse on Heckler Hill where the beer was flowing and the music being pumped out on portable speakers much to the amusement of some of the riders..

As the race Progressed Sam Allen lead also grew he was picking up riders and lapping them on the tough and demanding course and even managed to catch up to Alex on the Last Lap was a true show riding skills  Sam won the race with Alex  comming down a lap coming 11th still a great rider considering his knee injury  and dave on his single speed came in in an amazing 18th well done team great results by you all..

the Next Race Sarum Velo rider will be Racing in will be the Soutern Cx Championships in Bristol Best of Luck Team you can do it

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/184108/South-Region-Cyclo-Cross-Championships

 

 

 

Lindy Larkin yet again wins at Dalton Barracks in the Senior Race getting another top spot on the Podium 

Nigel did me a little write up of his weekend from the racing the other weekend and also send some Photos 

Wessex Cyclocross Round 8 – Dalton Barracks – V50 race.

Having left home earlyin rain and a southerly wind, I knew the race was possibly going to be wet, butarrived at Dalton Barracks with an overcast sky and the usual chilly airfieldwind. We arrived early to cheer on Tom Butt at his first novice race, althoughnot yet a Sarum Velo rider he aquitted himself very well enjoying the ride andthe fast conditions, he moved steadily through the field and eventuallyfinishing in 1^st place. One happy rider and now CX convert.

(Well Done Tom just need to sign up and join the club now and get racing to the next race ! Paul Club Sec)

With a couple of hourswait until the V50 race, I spent a couple of laps testing the route andunfortunately the rain started to move in causing the top layer to turn into aslippery mud bath. By the time the V50s got to start, the surface had nowturned into a sticky, slippery surface. I always enjoy a fast start and managedto move past several riders, but then got caught up when three riders went downin the ruts just after the start, feeling confident I pushed on and started towork back to a couple of riders and on the second lap, just after the boards,the front wheel washed out and down I went.

By lap 3 the bike hadbecome a solid mess of mud and grass, (the Schwalbe Racing Ralphs were nowslicks), the knobs on the tyres could not shift the mud quick enough, so Idecided to use my mountain bike which Tom had used earlier, unfortunately Iforgot to put the seat post back up and thought I was riding a BMX bike, whichstill had summer tyres fitted, so also not much fun as I hit the ground twicemore!!

This is my second visit to Dalton Barracks and both times have been wet and slippery, but I can say my lap times were somewhat improved since my first visit and has been a good learning curve.

Now to the next race at Droxford in two weeks time, this will be the second visit this year, so hopefully I will be able to put some of the things I learnt previously into action. Yet again being part of the Sarum CX team is a pleasure and everyone is so friendly which is one of the reasons I want to come back week after week.

Thanks to all of you.Nigel

Alex & dave raced in the senior race with Mixed results Dave sadly had A mechanical and a DNF 

Alex Battled on and had a reasonable race from what he told me and was able to get up to 11th well done Alex another great result for you 

well done again to all the Sarum Velo Riders who raced at this event and sorry if I missed anyone out 

This weekend its back to Droxford near Fareham http://www.wessexcyclocross.co.uk/event/fareham-wheelers-4/

Get down and Support Sarum Velo (there may even be a beer tent ?)