I was all ready to ride up to Astwood when the snow came on with a vengeance - big fluffy snowflakes falling on to a heavy frost. A quick telephone conference with Tony and it seemed likely we’d call the event off. Certainly, I wasn’t keen to ride up to the course in those conditions, but I did feel as club chairman that I ought to be there for those riders who did show up.

As it turned out, the event went ahead though it was a bit cold and wet and there were only three riders. Tony, Bryan and Dave dealt with the start, while Katja and I went out to marshal a couple of the turns. It was certainly cold and exposed out there on the roadside.

In the end, the win was taken by Adriana, who rounded the corner I was marshalling in very good style. Perhaps the winter cyclocross is a good idea! First timer Martin Douglas took second place.

Well done to all three riders. Next week sees the action move to the Stony Stratford course - all are welcome. Plus, we have the regular club night at Harley Hall on Monday 14th March.

Thanks to Tony Farmborough, Bryan Scarborough and Dave Goodhew (all NBRC) at the start; Robert Saunders (NBRC) and Katja Rietdorf (Born to Bike) for marshalling. Dave also took some photos:

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