This weekend saw the British Cycling Masters Criterium Champs held in Milton Keynes – Jason Kettle and I ride in Cat D for riders aged 45-50. The race itself took place at Milton Keynes Bowl and being the National Champs was run over 90 minutes, rather than the usual hour. The course was just over…
Sunday 7th August see’s the Mid Devon CC promote the annual Paignton Regatta Circuit Races. The Regatta races have a long and proud tradition and used to be run on the circuit at the seafront until the Velopark was built. Past winners of the Elite race include Marcin Białobłocki, Chris Opie and our own Andrew Parker!…
The 4’s only race saw a breakaway of two riders from the gun. Building up a steady advantage until the end they worked well together until Ron Daniels from Exeter Wheelers attacked Frank Schirnhofer from Bikechain Ricci in the final lap to take the win. Jason Burkett from the Mid Devon took 3rd in the…
Mid Devon CC Race Team continues with its proud legacy of developing the best cycling talent in the South West. Youth Racer Louie Priddle takes two wins in quick succession, continuing his impressive form this season 16th July 2016 – Torbay RU Training Youth A Crit On Saturday I travelled to the Velopark to compete…
Matts successful crossover from tester to road racer has continued with 3 wins on the bounce! Velopark 3/4 – 14th July The day I returned from France I decided to head down to the Velopark to ride a crit as I hadn’t ridden the day before. I had an issue with a punctured rear wheel…
Jenny’s fantastic season continues! 4 Races in a week! Race 14 July Velopark 1st Race 16 July Velopark 1st Race 17 July 25TT 2nd vet Race 19 July Westpoint 3rd I’ve done four races over the past week, its been a rather busy week! I’ll highlight a few of…
Poole Wheelers 10 A 4am alarm call marked the start of the day on Sunday when Conrad and I travelled the 2 hours up to Dorset, for the Poole Wheelers 10 on the quick P45 course. We arrived at 7am just as the first riders were setting off and with plenty to prepare for my…
Deliveroo Westpoint Crit – 5th July I’m very pleased to report that I have finally got a road win under my belt this season. It came on my favourite circuit, Westpoint nr Exeter, a fast Crit circuit, but one which incorporates a short power climb, which suits my riding style. This season has been a…
Truro CC 25 I’d entered 3 events this week……I was never going to ride all 3, but after making a very early call to do some solid training as opposed to the Revo 10 on Wednesday, and my start time in the Cardiff 100 mile BC 25, looking like a logistical nightmare, I’d decided to…
Mid Devon Race Team Youth Rider Brad Messenger has been picking up some results recently. Here are his reports on his recent races, where he’s consistently moved up the podium! Tour De Tesco 11/6/16 3rd After a successful GHS qualifier I made the trip up to Barnstaple for the race. I think it’s fair to…