A fine turnout of 20 shivering riders braved very strong winds and low temperature for this event. In the conditions, Graham Knight's winning time of 22:49 was really very good - first NBRC rider was James Richardson with 24:18. Many of us found the ride out down the hill towards Astwood and out on the main road to Chicheley too windy for tri-bars. If that was bad, my ride home afterwards in icy cold squally showers and in failing light was even worse.

Many thanks as usual to the start line team of Tony, Steph and Bryan.

The photographer on the course was Claire Stanton - here's the gallery of her photos.

Pos No Name Club Time Cat Vets Std .+ / - Vets Std
1 13 Graham Knight Equipe Velo 22.49 Sen.      
2 16 James Richardson NBRC 24.18 Sen.      
3 18 Richard Golding Equipe Velo/NBRC 24.55 V47 26.32 .+ 1.37 2
4 20 Jordan Mackie Jackpot Racing 24.56 Sen.      
5 17 Tim Bailey NBRC 25.11 V49 26.41 .+ 1.30 3
6 7 Andy Wickham NBRC 25.22 V45 26.23 .+ 1.01 4
7 11 Robert Saunders NBRC 25.34 V56 27.14 .+ 1.40 1
8 8 Andy Sharman Baines Racing-Silverstone Cycle 25.42 V45 26.23 .+ 0.41 5
9 2 Leigh Smith Equipe Velo 26.34 Sen.      
10 15 Ant Smith TeamMK/NBRC 26.56 Sen.      
11 12 Jason Lee TeamMK 27.02 V47 26.32 .- 0.30 7
12 5 Alan Crane Chronos RT 27.18 V47 26.32 .- 0.46 8
13 3 Ian Markham Chronos RT 27.50 V47 26.32 .- 1.18 9
14 6 Katja Rietdorf Born to Bike-Bridgtown Cycles 28.30 LV45 28.29 .- 0.01 6
15 9 Chris Hartley Team Sales Engine/NBRC 28.57 V58 27.29 .- 1.28 10
16 19 Nathan Gallavan NBRC 29.14 Sen.      
17 1 Dave Goodhew NBRC 29.28 V42 26.09 .- 3.19 11
18 4 Ross Kirkbright NBRC 30.39 Sen.      
19 10 Brian Dorans TeamMK 32.16 V60 27.38 .- 4.38 12
20 14 Vonnie Raw Club Corley 33.21 LV45 28.29 .- 4.52 13
                 
Time Keepers:- Steph Cousins & Tony Farmborough NBRC        
Pusher Off:- Bryan Scarborough:- NBRC          

 

Handicap placings

A brilliant turnout despite the cold, windy and later threatening conditions. At least we managed to get everyone in before the rain!
 
20 brave souls faced the timekeepers, including 7 NBRC riders. And 20 windswept riders completed the course. Despite the conditions, 4 riders returned Personal Best times for the course. We also had 2 newcomers to Astwood.
 
Handicap Results:
 
1.  Ross Kirkbright       21.42
2.  James Richardson  21.45 
3.  Graham Knight       22.07
4.  Jordan Mackie        22.16
5.  Tim Bailey                22.31
6.  Andy Wickham        23.42
7.  Richard Golding      23.57
8.  Robert Saunders     24.00
9.  Ant Smith                 24.03
10. Nathan Gallavan    24.13
11. Katja Rietdorf         24.25
12. Vonnie Raw             24.29
13. Alan Crane               24.56
14. Chris Hartley           25.00
15. Jason Lee                 25.32
16. Leigh Smith             25.35
17. Ian Markham          25.48
18. Dave Goodhew       26.11
 
Well done everyone in the character-building conditions. I am sure it will stand you in good stead when the weather gets warmer!
 
Bryan