Nova Raiders Charity 25

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An old course paid dividends for riders in the Nova Raiders Charity 25 with season’s bests set, Personal Bests broken – and the destination of two Championships resolved. With road works affecting the original Crudgington – Shawbirch – Tern Hill course the old Prees – Market Drayton course came into use to great effect, with Matt Davies blazing around the course in 51 minutes 57 seconds – not only his best County 25 of 2016 shaving 1:15 off his previous best, but earning him the maximum 60 points required to seal Gold in the Friction Hydraulics Championship.

A delighted Davies had a few issues with passing traffic as he started but soon overcame these, revealing: “I was chuffed to bits with the win, taking the Series and my time. I’m not sure if the wind and the traffic were a help or a hindrance, but either way it made for a quick day. I enjoyed the change in course although the longer run home from the Prees roundabout than usual was unpleasant. Thanks to all those involved in putting on and marshalling the race, great job Nova Raiders“.

That fabulous time pushed Victor Chetta into the runner-up spot despite an otherwise excellent 54:42, with the North Shropshire Wheeler seeing his lead in the County Best All Rounder Competition diminished to 55 seconds with two 25’s and a 50 left for Davies to improve further. Long-distance specialist Chetta however is a determined character and is sure to fight back strongly. He stated: “I pushed hard, but still not enough to get anywhere near Mr Davies – the event is about 75 miles too short for my liking! It seemed a fairly quick day yesterday with many SCCA riders under the hour, so a different version of the usual course was a pleasant change“!

Chetta is also in a dogfight for the Silver medal with Revolutions Racing rider Andy Tamplin snapping at his heels. These two riders are assured of a Championship medal after this event, but who gets what colour is yet to be decided. Tamplin set a personal best 55:12 to show how much he has improved in 2016 – and was pleased to see the old course back in use. He revealed: “I loved the old course and I had my previous Personal Best on it. It didn’t let me down as it was a new PB for me. The Nova marshals were amazing again all the way around. I Felt strong from start to finish, pushing all the way“.

But that wasn’t the only Championship settled with Jenny York not only taking the Veteran’s Series after finishing runner-up in that Championship on the day – she also took the Ladies win too. York set an excellent 1:04:18 overall which saw he ease ahead of Pauline Hughes in the Ladies Championship after the Revolutions Racing rider finished in second spot on 1:05:27. This Championship looks to be going down to the wire with just the minimum five point gap separating this pair. However it was the 55 points gained in the Veteran’s race for her +11:07 Standard that put York in an unassailable lead, making it the second time she has won this Championship. An ecstatic York stated: “What a day! A Fabulous Nova event, I felt really good and was pleased to get a 2nd County 25 Personal Best this year! I’m over the moon to get Veteran’s Gold again – a happy bunny“!

The only rider to beat York in the Veterans was Gary Duncan, who set an excellent Standard of +11:40. The Paramount CRT rider commented: “I was pleased with the result, it was nice to ride the original version of the D25/8. The Shropshire time trial scene has come on loads over past few years, well done to all clubs and riders“.

In the Juniors Championship Sam Morris extended his lead to 60 points and now only needs to ride one more event to ensure Junior Gold. Morris put in an excellent effort of 1:00:37, his best County 25 this year by 41 seconds, with his effort good enough for 13th overall in an event where 12 riders beat the hour.

Results

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series – Round 16

 

Position Name Club Cat Time Points
1 Matthew Davies Rhino Velo Race Team S

51:57

60
2 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers S

54:42

55
3 Andrew Tamplin Revolutions Racing V

55:12

50
4 Daniel Watts SCCA Private Member S

55:47

45
5 Gary Duncan Paramount CRT V

56:59

40
6 Rob Kennard Revolutions Racing V

57:40

35
7 Ian Pollard Nova Raiders V

58:38

30
8 Tim Beardmore Bridgnorth CC V

58:56

25
9 Ed Middleton Nova Raiders S

59:01

20
10 Ian Hobley Mid Shropshire Wheelers V

59:41

15
11 Andrew Rose Nova Raiders V

59:42

10
12 Matthew Cooper Bridgnorth CC S

59:43

5
13 Sam Morris Revolutions Racing J

1:00:37

5
14 Andy Maxwell Nova Raiders S

1:01:21

5
15 David Drew North Shropshire Wheelers V

1:02:18

5
16 Andy Davies Paramount CRT V

1:02:51

5
17 John Robertson Mid Shropshire Wheelers V

1:03:42

5
18 Dave York Mid Shropshire Wheelers V

1:04:03

5
19 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers LV

1:04:18

5
20 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV

1:05:27

5
21 David Wilson North Shropshire Wheelers V

1:07:55

5
22 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC LV

1:07:57

5
23 Jade Chapman Nova Raiders LV

1:08:27

5
24 Peter Constantinou Paramount CRT V

1:09:37

5
25 Ian Carson Oswestry Paragon CC V

1:10:36

5
26 Lucy Davies Hafren CC L

1:11:48

5
  Simon Ward Ludlow Brewery Race Team V DNS-A  
  James Griffiths Clee Cycles V DNS  
  Susan Jeffrey Wrekinsport CC LV DNS  
  Terry Icke NewportShropshire CC V DNS  

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship – Round 16

 

Vets Pos’n Name Club Cat +/-Vet Std Vets Points
1 Gary Duncan Paramount CRT V

+ 11:40

60
2 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers LV

+ 11:07

55
3 Andrew Tamplin Revolutions Racing V

+ 10:48

50
4 Rob Kennard Revolutions Racing V

+ 10:22

45
5 Ian Pollard Nova Raiders V

+ 10:14

40
6 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV

+ 08:42

35
7 David Wilson North Shropshire Wheelers V

+ 08:25

30
8 David Drew North Shropshire Wheelers V

+ 08:20

25
9 Andrew Rose Nova Raiders V

+ 07:56

20
10 Tim Beardmore Bridgnorth CC V

+ 07:55

15
11 Ian Hobley Mid Shropshire Wheelers V

+ 06:58

10
12 John Robertson Mid Shropshire Wheelers V

+ 06:56

5
13 Dave York Mid Shropshire Wheelers V

+ 06:35

5
14 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC LV

+ 04:52

5
15 Jade Chapman Nova Raiders LV

+ 04:48

5
16 Andy Davies Paramount CRT V

+ 03:22

5
17 Ian Carson Oswestry Paragon CC V

+ 01:22

5
18 Peter Constantinou Paramount CRT V

– 01:47

5

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Ladies Championship – Round 16

 

Ladies Pos’n Name Club Cat Time Ladies Points
1 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers LV

1:04:18

60
2 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV

1:05:27

55
3 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC LV

1:07:57

50
4 Jade Chapman Nova Raiders LV

1:08:27

45
5 Lucy Davies Hafren CC L

1:11:48

40
  Susan Jeffrey Wrekinsport CC LV

DNS

  

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Junior Championship – Round 16

 

Junior Pos’n Name Club Cat Time Junior Points
1 Sam Morris Revolutions Racing J

1:00:37

60

 

Top Club Award – Round 16

 

Pos’n Club Points
1 Revolutions Racing

95
2 Mid Shropshire Wheelers

85
3 Nova Raiders

70
4 Rhino Velo Race Team

60
5 Paramount CRT

50
6 SCCA Private Member

45
7 Bridgnorth CC

30
8 North Shropshire Wheelers

10
8 Oswestry Paragon CC

10
10 Hafren CC

5

 

Cumulative Standings after sixteen rounds

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Matt Davies Rhino Velo RT S 665
2 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers S 540
3 Andrew Tamplin Revolutions Racing S 515
4 Tim Beardmore Bridgnorth CC V 345
5 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers V 305
6 Devon Round Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 295
7 George Evans SCCA Private Member S 290
8 Matt Garthwaite Rhino Velo RT S 260
9 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V 250
10 Gary Duncan Paramount CRT V 235

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship

 

Vets Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 570
2 Tim Beardmore Bridgnorth CC 475
3 Andrew Tamplin Revolutions Racing 465
4 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing 395
5 Gary Duncan Paramount CRT 390
6 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers 370
7 Bryn Davies Hafren CC 280
8 Andy Hazell Mid Shropshire Wheelers 265
9 Terry Icke NewportShropshire CC 250
10 David Drew North Shropshire Wheelers 245

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Ladies Championship

 

Ladies Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 720
2 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing 715
3 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC 490
4 Ceris Eslava Paramount CRT 410
5 Tracey Billington Wrekinsport CC 345
6 Amanda Whitmore Revolutions Racing 265
7 Susan Jeffery Wrekinsport CC 185
8 Jade Chapman Nova Raiders 165
9 Lucy Davies Hafren CC 95
10 Jennifer Morris Wrekinsport CC 90

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Junior Championship

 

Junior Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Sam Morris Revolutions Racing 510
2 Devon Round Mid Shropshire Wheelers 415
3 Kieran Morris Mid Shropshire Wheelers 115
4 William Hints Ludlow CC 105
5 Matthew Tilson Ludlow CC 95
6 Jamie Holmes Mid Shropshire Wheelers 60
7 James Bell Mid Shropshire Wheelers 45
8 Ewan Grivell – Mellor Mid Shropshire Wheelers 40
=9 Ben Pierce Mid Shropshire Wheelers 35
=9 Matty Redworth Mid Shropshire Wheelers 35

 

Top Club Award

 

Position Club Total Points
1 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 1550
2 Rhino Velo RT 1120
3 Revolutions Racing 1055
4 SCCA Private Members 675
5 Nova Raiders 665
6 Paramount CRT 490
7 North Shropshire Wheelers 470
8 Hafren CC 395
9 Bridgnorth CC 340
10 Wrekinsport CC 300
11 Ludlow Brewery RT 190
12 NewportShropshire CC 165
13 Oswestry Paragon CC 155
14 Ludlow CC 150
15 Clee Cycles 65
16 Evolve 30
17 Oswestry Peloton 20

 

  • Round 17 of The Friction Hydraulics Shropshire Championship Points series takes place on 28th August when North Shropshire Wheelers promote their 25 on the Prees – Hodnet course.