Craig Ball took a narrow win by just six seconds in Round 12 of the SB Sports Injuries Series – and surprised himself by moving up to third place in the overall standings as a result. The Wrekinsport CC Gordon Davies 18 was held on the simple out and back course of Eyton – Hodnet, with SCCA Private Member Ball helping himself to that win in 41 minutes 46 seconds, just seeing off the previous evening’s Round 11 winner Tim Beardmore. Ball stated: “I was slightly surprised to win! It’s my local course, so thanks to the organisers who come out each week and put on the event“.
But Ball wasn’t finished there as he took the runner-up spot in the Veteran’s competition too in +6:00 to move up to fourth spot in the standings after Nova Raiders’ Ian Pollard scored and excellent win in this Championship in +6:41. Pollard was delighted with coming into form declaring himself: “Super happy with the ride“. He went on: “Conditions suited me, I am happy to be showing a bit of form at last“.
Beardmore meanwhile was another rider who went home with a smile on his face, settling for the overall runner-up spot and third Veteran with 41:52 and +5:54 respectively. The Bridgnorth CC rider was taking the opportunity to make up ground on Bryn Davies, leader in both these Series, closing to 24 points adrift overall and 22 points in the Veterans’ Championship. Another rider finding late season form, Beardmore revealed: “I was really pleased with how my race went, my pacing was spot on. I am very happy with the result. An awesome ride by Polly to take the Veterans win, thanks to all involved“.
With a 22-strong field there were a number of very strong riders in competition – with Alex Leek joining the ranks of those recording better times than they thought taking third spot overall. SCCA Private Member Leek just pushed out Nova Raiders’ Scott Harris by two seconds with a fine effort of 42:13 – and revealed that he overcame rustiness in doing so. He commented: “I was really surprised to get third place. I’ve not been on my time trial bike much recently, it felt like riding though treacle, but I guess it must have been a tough night for everyone. Thanks to Wrekinsport for putting it on“.
It was a two-way battle in the Ladies with Wrekinsport’s Emma Robinson taking the win in a fine 49:38, pushing club mate Emily Beebee into runner-up spot in 55:13. Robinson lifted herself into the runner-up spot in the Ladies Championship on the strength of this ride and commented: “Conditions weren’t bad, quite damp on some of the route, but overall I had a good race“.
Meanwhile 16 year-old Sam Morris extended his lead in the Junior Championship with a fine ride of 44:11, good enough for 10th spot overall on the night. The Revolutions Racing rider has opened up a 60 point lead in this Championship but had mixed feelings about his ride, revealing: “I flew out to the island but felt rubbish coming back. I was happy to have hung on for a quick time! Great to stretch the Series lead too“.
Result:
SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Series – Round 12
| Pos’n | Name | Club | Time | Points |
| 1 | Craig Ball | SCCA Private Member |
41:46 |
20 |
| 2 | Tim Beardmore | Bridgnorth CC |
41:52 |
18 |
| 3 | Alex Leek | SCCA Private Member |
42:13 |
16 |
| 4 | Scott Harris | Nova Raiders |
42:15 |
14 |
| 5 | Ian Pollard | Nova Raiders |
42:30 |
12 |
| 6 | Dave Owen | Nova Raiders |
42:36 |
10 |
| 7 | Ed Middleton | Nova Raiders |
42:40 |
8 |
| 8 | Daniel Lamsdell | Revolutions Racing |
43:51 |
6 |
| 9 | Neil Howells | Fred Williams RT |
43:52 |
|
| 10 | Sam Morris | Revolutions Racing |
44:11 |
4 |
| =11 | Rob Kennard | Revolutions Racing |
44:38 |
2 |
| =11 | Steve Elcocks | Revolutions Racing |
44:38 |
2 |
| 13 | Fraser MacKinnon | Wrekinsport CC |
46:07 |
2 |
| 14 | Dave Gostelow | Wrekinsport CC |
47:32 |
2 |
| 15 | Andy Davies | Paramount CRT |
47:59 |
2 |
| 16 | Tim Evans | NewportShropshire CC |
48:10 |
2 |
| 17 | Emma Robinson | Wrekinsport CC |
49:38 |
2 |
| 18 | Hayden Beebee | Wrekinsport CC |
50:30 |
2 |
| 19 | Ned Millington | Oswestry Paragon CC |
51:03 |
2 |
| 20 | Warick Mitchell-Gough | Unattached |
51:07 |
|
| 21 | Emily Beebee | Wrekinsport CC |
55:13 |
2 |
| 22 | John Rowlands | Wrekinsport CC |
55:25 |
2 |
SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Veterans Series – Round 12
| Vets Pos’n | Name | Club | Vet +/- | Vets Points |
| 1 | Ian Pollard | Nova Raiders |
+6:41 |
20 |
| 2 | Craig Ball | SCCA Private Member |
+6:00 |
18 |
| 3 | Tim Beardmore | Bridgnorth CC |
+5:54 |
16 |
| 4 | Scott Harris | Nova Raiders |
+5:47 |
14 |
| 5 | Dave Owen | Nova Raiders |
+5:10 |
12 |
| 6 | Neil Howells | Fred Williams RT |
+4:27 |
|
| =7 | Rob Kennard | Revolutions Racing |
+3:58 |
10 |
| =7 | Steve Elcocks | Revolutions Racing |
+3:58 |
10 |
| 9 | Dave Gostelow | Wrekinsport CC |
+2:19 |
6 |
| 10 | Fraser MacKinnon | Wrekinsport CC |
+1:39 |
4 |
| 11 | Ned Millington | Oswestry Paragon CC |
+1:27 |
2 |
| 12 | Tim Evans | NewportShropshire CC |
-0:16 |
2 |
| 13 | Andy Davies | Paramount CRT |
-0:40 |
2 |
| 14 | John Rowlands | Wrekinsport CC |
-3:13 |
2 |
| 15 | Emily Beebee | Wrekinsport CC |
-4:19 |
2 |
SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Ladies Series – Round 12
| Ladies Pos’n | Name | Club | Time | Ladies Points |
| 1 | Emma Robinson | Wrekinsport CC |
49:38 |
20 |
| 2 | Emily Beebee | Wrekinsport CC |
55:13 |
18 |
SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Junior Series – Round 12
| Junior Pos’n | Name | Club | Time | Junior Points |
| 1 | Sam Morris | Revolutions Racing |
44:11 |
20 |
| 2 | Warick Mitchell-Gough | Unattached |
51:07 |
Cumulative Standings after twelve rounds
Overall
| Position | Name | Club | Cat | Best 12 |
| 1 | Bryn Davies | Hafren CC | V | 186 |
| 2 | Tim Beardmore | Bridgnorth CC | V | 162 |
| 3 | Craig Ball | SCCA Private Member | V | 90 |
| 4 | Andy Rose | Nova Raiders | V | 86 |
| 5 | Ed Middleton | Nova Raiders | S | 66 |
| 6 | Ian Nisbett | Hafren CC | V | 58 |
| =7 | Alex Leek | SCCA Private Member | S | 54 |
| =7 | Simon Harrison | Mid Shropshire Wheelers | V | 54 |
| 9 | Richard Kay | North Shropshire Wheelers | V | 52 |
| 10 | Scott Harris | Nova Raiders | V | 50 |
Veterans
| Position | Name | Club | Cat | Best 12 |
| 1 | Bryn Davies | Hafren CC | V | 190 |
| 2 | Tim Beardmore | Bridgnorth CC | V | 168 |
| 3 | Andy Rose | Nova Raiders | V | 126 |
| 4 | Craig Ball | SCCA Private Member | V | 88 |
| 5 | Scott Harris | Nova Raiders | V | 60 |
| 6 | Simon Harrison | Mid Shropshire Wheelers | V | 52 |
| 7 | Richard Kay | North Shropshire Wheelers | V | 50 |
| 8 | Ian Nisbett | Hafren CC | V | 48 |
| 9 | Jonathan Smith | Nova Raiders | V | 48 |
| 10 | Rob Kennard | Revolutions Racing | V | 46 |
Ladies
| Position | Name | Club | Cat | Best 12 |
| 1 | Tracey Billington | Nova Raiders | LV | 164 |
| 2 | Emma Robinson | Wrekinsport CC | L | 90 |
| 3 | Pauline Hughes | Revolutions Racing | LV | 80 |
| 4 | Jane Chapman | Nova Raiders | LV | 66 |
| 5 | Helen Tudor | Oswestry Paragon CC | LV | 64 |
| 6 | Ceris Eslava | Paramount CRT | LV | 50 |
| 7 | Amanda Whitmore | Revolutions Racing | LV | 34 |
| 7 | Jenny Newton | Nova Raiders | LV | 34 |
| 9 | Caroline Lloyd | North Shropshire Wheelers | LV | 32 |
| 10 | Rebecca Richardson | Hafren CC | L | 20 |
Juniors
| Position | Name | Club | Cat | Best 12 |
| 1 | Sam Morris | Revolutions Racing | J | 100 |
| 2 | Kieran Morris | Mid Shropshire Wheelers | J | 40 |
| 3 | Jordan Stamp | Mid Shropshire Wheelers | J | 36 |
| 4 | Sam Holwill | Hafren CC | J | 20 |
| 5 | Ben Vernon | Wrekinsport CC | J | 18 |
| 5 | James Bell | Mid Shropshire Wheelers | J | 18 |
- Round 13 of the SB Sports Injuries Series takes place at 9am on 24th July when Mid Shropshire Wheelers present the longest event in the Series, their 30 at Westbury.