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TRACK RESULTS 2005

Calshot Winter Track League - Sunday 4th December

SENIOR 'A' LEAGUE 28 LAP SCR :
1st: Ryan JAMES primera_bournemouth.co.uk
2nd: George OLIVE North Road CC
3rd: Ian GREENSTREET Newbury Road Club

SENIOR 'A' LEAGUE POINTS RACE:
1st: Ryan JAMES primera_bournemouth.co.uk
2nd: Adam THOMSON Swindon Road Club
3rd: George OLIVE North Road CC

SENIOR 'A' LEAGUE UNKNOWN DISTANCE:
1st: Ryan JAMES primera_bournemouth.co.uk
2nd: Adam THOMSON Swindon Road Club
3rd: George OLIVE North Road CC

SENIOR 'A' LEAGUE SPRINT:
1st: Ryan JAMES primera_bournemouth.co.uk
2nd: George OLIVE North Road CC
3rd: Adam THOMSON Swindon Road Club

SENIOR 'A' 10 LAP SCR
1st: Ryan JAMES primera_bournemouth.co.uk
2nd: Adam THOMSON Swindon Road Club
3rd: George OLIVE North Road CC

Eastern Division Track Championships - Gosling Stadium - Sat 17th September

It was an excellent day for the North Road at the Eastern Division Track Championships.

 

The first event was the team pursuit where a total of six teams competed in pairs. The North Road team of Trevor Burke, Tony Bradford, Richard Somerset and George Olive competed second against the Welwyn Wheelers B Team. After a slow start North Road pulled ahead of the opposing team. With two laps to go Richard put in a hard turn and was subsequently dropped by the other three and he tried to hang onto the back of the group after he swung off. Despite this Trevor, Tony and George rode well and finished in second place of the six teams.

 

In the sprint first round George won his heat, Tony was second and Trevor was third.

In the semi final George won again to progress to the final, Tony was eliminated in fourth place and Trevor was eliminated in his repecharge.

In the final George came third to Roger Bryant and John Saysell.

 

There were 19 riders competing in the individual pursuit in 5 heats. Richard Somerset rode a steady race with even laps and came home in a time of 4:08:25 (25.0 mph). Tony rode an excellent event winning his heat with ease in a good time of 3:46:34 (27.4 mph) and coming second overall.

 

The 10 mile event was competed by approximately 30 riders and started at a steady pace with every break being quickly chased down. After 13 laps there was a crash when a Stevenage CC rider clipped the fence at the top of the banking, crashed and his bike then proceeded to collide with three other riders. The race was suspended for 10 minutes and restarted with 22 laps to go. With no-one strong enough to get away in a break it came down to a sprint. At two laps to go the pace increased and all four North Roaders were well positioned. On the finish line George came home in an excellent second place, Trevor rode well to finish in sixth place and Tony and Richard were in the top 10.

 

Team Pursuit

 

1st  Welwyn Wheelers A team    3.39.67

2nd North Road CC                    3:43.38

3rd Team Welwyn                      3.45.37

 

Sprint

 

1st Roger Bryant

2nd John Saysell

3rd George Olive

 

Individual Pursuit

 

2nd Tony Bradford :       3.46.34

11th Richard Somerset   4:08:34

 

10 mile

 

2nd George Olive

6th Trevor Burke

8th Tony Bradford

9th Richard Somerset

Welwyn Track League - Friday 2nd Sep

George Olive and Trevor Burke were the only North Road club members riding but this didn’t seem to affect the evenings results. Out of the seven senior races of the evening points were scored in four of them.
A late sprint from Trevor in the B group 10 lap scratch saw him take second place in a tightly contested sprint with Colin Berry (Chequers RC) who just pipped Trevor buy less than half a wheels length.
In the 10lap scratch for the A group riders George was placed well in the last lap and managed 3rd from John McClelland (Agiskoviner) and Jason Crombie (Merlin UK).
George used his usual strategy in the devil, sitting at the back of the group and using his speed to beat the last riders across the line every lap to avoid elimination. The final lap had 6 riders sprinting for the placings, Simon Gaywood (CC Luton) won from a fast finishing Mark Zaschke (Mid Anglia) whilst George came 4th just behind John McClelland.
The last event of the evening was the 10 mile incorporating the North Middlesex and Herts track championship for the first rider across the line whose club is in that area winning. A & B group riders all lined up behind the finishing line instead of the usual half lap handicap for the B group, this is because championship races cannot be handicapped.
The race started fast with many riders being instantly dropped, the early primes made life tough for the weaker riders.
The speed was quick throughout the whole race and although many attacks were made, none were successful and a bunch sprint was likely. With 3 laps to go the riders were looking frisky with nobody wanted to do a hard turn and risk blunting their finishing sprint speed.
All the Agiskoviner riders were well placed as was George. With 2 laps to go Mike Broadwith (Agiskoviner) put in a monster turn on the front and with John McClelland and Joel Stewart (both of Agiskoviner) right behind him this was a perfect lead out, but with half a lap remaining Broadwith’s gas ran out and once again no one wanted to lead and bunching occurred, Mark Zaschke seized the opportunity and jumped hard off the front, John McClelland chased but Zaschke was too quick, George came a close 4th, Joel Stewart beating him by half a bike length for 3rd .
It was George’s third 4th place in the 10 mile event of the season, once being the previous week.
It was only after the race when the results were finalised that it was confirmed that George was the first North Middlesex and Herts rider across the line, winning the championship. With the Eastern Region Divisional track championships only 2 weeks away (17th Sep) North Road CC have a good chance of winning medals.

10 Lap Scratch B
Colin Berry (Chequers)
Trevor Burke (North Road CC)
Adrian Grimwood (West Suffolk Whs)

10 lap scratch A
John McClelland (Agiskoviner)
Jason Crombie (Merlin UK)
George Olive (North Road CC)

Devil A
Simon Gaywood (CC Luton)
Mark Zaschke (Mid Anglia)
John McClelland (Agiskoviner)
George Olive (North Road CC)

Senior 10 mile
Mark Zaschke (Mid Anglia)
John McClelland (Agiskoviner)
Joel Stewart (Agiskoviner)
George Olive (North Road CC)

Welwyn Track League - Friday 26th August

 

George Olive

 

10 lap scratch A group - 4th

10 mile - 4th

Welwyn Track League - Friday 12th August

A record seven North Roaders took part in the latest round of the Welwyn Track League. The only notable result was Richard Somerset who came third in the B group two station handicap.

Welwyn Track League - Friday 5th August

The big man has finally lost his virginity (track wise that is); and in some style too! With much support and expert advice from the side line Trevor Burke placed 5th in the 10 lap, 2nd in the block handicap, last man out in the devil and finished well up in the 10 mile just off my back wheel in the sprint for 7th place.

 

Roll on next week. If he doesn’t watch out he will be in the A’s before the season’s out.

 

With several of the top men not present on Friday due to the celebrations earlier in the day over the re opening of Herne Hill the competition was more favourable for the also-rans. Tony Bradford was 5th in the 10 lap and block pursuit, scored points in the points race and finished 7th in the 10 mile. George Olive also performed well, taking an absolute flier in the points race and gaining two lap wins before being brought back into the pack.

Welwyn Track League - Friday 29th July

Bunch in 10 lap. 5th in the block handicap having started in a group of 6, the scratch group made very little inroad into the handicap. I doubt that they will give us such a big head start next time. Devil, I took the initiative and led from the front which worked really well until I died, when every one came past me. 1o mile. I was in the last nine when Joel Stewart put the hammer down and shelled all bar 6 of us with 5 laps to go.
 
Still plenty of racing to watch on a Friday night - it was great to see Derek and Richard spectating and it would be even better if more came down to give George, John and me a yell of encouragement.

Tony Bradford

Welwyn Track League - Friday 22nd July

Tony Bradford was the sole representative of the North Road CC at the Welwyn Track League this evening. With legs still feeling the effects of riding the etape the 10 lap scratch was a bit of a challenge and Tony exited with three laps to go. The block pursuit saw an almost unique result for Welwyn. the odds caught the evens for their half a lap difference, mostly attributed to Tony Gibb. Tony managed to hold on in the sprint to take 4th. Tony also raced in the ten lap points race and the 10 mile event finishing well up in the latter.

LVRC Track meeting - Gosling Stadium, WGC - Wed 15th June

Jim Ewers and Chris Glithero rode the 4th LVRC track meeting at Gosling. Jim was in good form, hiding in the bunch and surviving until just before the bell in the Devil Take the Hindmost.  His greatest achievement was taking 3rd place in the 10 mile event, having managed to be part of the leading group of four riders.  Chris was in the chasing group, finishing one lap down in 8th place.

Brixton CC Open Meeting - Gosling Stadium, WGC - Sat 28th May

George Olive - 6th in sprint final (2nd in heat and won semi-final)

George Olive - 5th 30 lap scratch

Welwyn Track League - Friday 27th May

Group B 10 lap Block Handicap

Richard Somerset   3rd

Group A 10 lap scratch

George Olive  5th

North Road Grass Track Meet, Sunday 22nd May 2005

Photos are here

Women's 800 m Scratch
1. V. Pendleton (BC Private Member)
2. E. Trott (Welwyn Wheelers)
3. A. Lilley (Bourne Wheelers)

Youth (U14) One Lap Scratch
1. L. Trott (Welwyn Whs)
2. T. Gosbee (Welwyn Whs)
3. M. Cook (Mildenhall CC)

Women's 400 m Scratch
1. V. Pendleton
2. A. Lilley
3. J. Bevitt (Fenland Clarion)

Men's Unknown Distance
1. A. Ballentyne (Easterley RC)
2. L. Haigh (Race Scene)
3. G. Olive (North Road CC)

Men's 800m Scratch Final
1. R. McLean (Clayton Velo)
2. R. Kennedy (Chesterfield Coureurs)
3. J. McClelland (AGISKOVINER.COM)

Youth U14 Two Lap Handicap
1. L. Trott
2. M. Cook
3. T. Gosbee

Devil for Senior Riders
1. R. McLean
2. L. Haigh
3. S. Layfield (Team Welwyn)

Senior 500 m Handicap
1. K. Richardson (Mildenhall CC)
2. A. Lilley
3. A. Gallacher (Welwyn Wheelers)

Youth U14 Handicap Devil
1. L. Trott
2. T. Gosbee
3. C. Granger (Chesterfield Coureurs)

Women's Unknown Distance
1. V. Pendleton
2. L. Trott
3. E. Trott

Men's One Mile Scratch Final
1. J. McClelland
2. A. Ballentyne
3. L. Haigh

Youth U14 Two Lap Handicap
1. L. Trott
2. M. Cook
3. T. Gosbee

Senior Five Mile
1. J. McClelland
2. L. Haigh
3. A. Ballentyne
4. T. Bradford (North Road CC)
5. I. Clarke (Fenland Clarion)
6. M. Pendleton (Mildenhall CC)

Welwyn Track League - Friday 20th May

Points Race A group

George Olive - 4th

10 mile

George olive - 4th

Welwyn Track League - Friday 13th May

10 lap Scratch B group

Nigel Cameron - bunch

10 lap Hare and Hounds A group

Tony Bradford and his two companions rode an excellent race managing to hold off the bunch until the finish where Tony came second.

Welwyn Track League - Friday 6th May

10 lap Scratch B group

Richard Somerset and Nigel Cameron finished in the bunch

10 lap Scratch A group

Tony Bradford and George Olive finished in the main group

10 lap Block Handicap B group

Richard Somerset and Nigel Cameron finished in a group that failed to catch the leaders

10 lap two station pursuit A group

Tony Bradford finished 7th, George finished just behind

Welwyn Track League - Friday 29th April

Tony Bradford was the only rep of the North Road to take part in the first Welwyn Track League on Friday. With a number of national performers joining the usual crowd the pace was bound to be high.  The A league 10 lap showed just how fast racing was to be.  Peter Waghorn reported later that the average speed had been a record 30mph.
 
With a lap and a half to go in the handicap pursuit Tony tried an attack as the bunch hesitated. A little naively he found himself trying to roar Brian Taylor ( who rides at 45mph behind a motor bike for fun) off his wheel.
 
2nd claim, Neil Lewis had driven the 2 hours from Kent to participate too.  Neither Neil nor Tony featured in the points but both were active in the races.
 
The evening finale was the 10 mile race  for A's and B's.  The B's started a 1/2 lap up but were caught by an eager group of As within 4 laps of the start.  Fast smooth racing ensued with Tony making a number of big efforts on the front to keep the pace high.  The race was run off in 20 mins and 50 seconds. 
 
Tony Bradford