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25 Apr 2012

Biketreks Team Update
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Photo credit: S Singleton (Pendle Forest CC) on Flickr

Racing didn't quite go according to plan for the Biketreks Racing Team this past week-end despite some good legs and strong motivation in the team. Punctures whilst in an eventual winning break, missed breaks and even mechanicals lead to a blank slate at Sloan Trophy, Bolton By Bowland and Aughton Road Race. Good days / Bad days as says James.

Team was out in numbers yesterday at Salt Ayre. The team showed good attitude during the whole 1h+5 laps with riders either up the road or chasing attacks. The team is starting to find its feet on how it rides and impacts on races. Not a bad night by any mean with James Dunlop getting 4th and Chris Anderson 6th in the bunch sprint but still short of what the team is capable of. (Link on VeloUK).

Tuesday also saw the first race for new recruit Jake Cowen, Keen and talented 1st year Junior from Carlisle. We are all looking forward to support and see Jake develop as a rider. He's going to be a strong addition to our junior squad joining Connor Furness and Callum Young. Welcome Jake!

In the mean time, Gary Spencely is continuing his End to End for the local charity Alice's Escapes. (Link)
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5 Mar 2012

Gary does Land's End to John O'Groats for Alice's Escapes
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Team Alice around the Landgales, Feb 2012

As Chris Anderson already asked on a previous blog, Am I Ready for another year? The short answer is NO. As usual a winter of eating and no exercise have left me overweight (by cycling standards) and unfit. As my team mates too have been and returned from Sunny training camps in Spain, I have not.

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30 Sep 2011

National 12 Hrs TT - Gary Spencely 10th 257miles
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We received confirmation that Gary finished 10th at the National 12h TT with 257 miles - Not 21st with 243.94miles as originally reported!

Great effort Gary!

Full report: http://www.biketreksracing.com/national-12-hrs-tt
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15 Aug 2011

National 12 Hrs TT
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"Fresh" from 1300miles of touring around Europe, Gary Spencely rode well at the National 12Hrs TT on Sunday 14th of August. He rode an impressive 243.94miles finishing in 21st 257 miles finishing in 10th position out of 73 finishers. Well done Gaz! Nic

Photo courtesy of Sam Williams

Just to give a few more details , Gaz asked me (Chris) too add the following to Nic's write up.

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8 Jun 2011

Vanillabikes Salt Ayre Crit #9
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Gary initiates an attack (more photos)

Good display by Gaz and Chris at Salt Ayre yesterday. A forecast of heavy rain attracted a slightly depleted field of 35-odd riders. Thankfully, the forecast does not make the weather and a pleasant evening greeted Youth and Senior riders.

The Senior race concluded with an impressive solo victory by Matt Jones who managed the perfect escape with 2 laps to go countering after the bunch managed to get Team Wallis's Steve Abbott back in the fold. Biketreks RT's Gaz won the bunch sprint with Chris finishing not far behind.

With two riders in the Top 5 in 2nd and 5th places, we can safely say this was another good evening at Salt Ayre for the Biketreks Racing Team.

One of the early attacks by Chris who was active thoughout the race. (more photos)
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4 Jun 2011

Preston SiS Crit: 4th for Gaz in E12 Race
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Photo by Tony Whittaker

Gary Spencely confirms his strong run of form by finishing 4th at Preston SiS crit in the Elite, Cat 1&2 race

Results:

E/1/2
1    Conan Mayman    Raleigh Racing Team
2    Robert Crampton    Team Wallis CHH
3    Dillon Byrne    Herbalife / Wheelbase
4    Gary Spencely    Biketreks RT
5    Andrew Hawdon    Herbalife / Wheelbase
6    Steven Burke    Team UK Youth
7    Robert Watson    Rother Valley Optics
8    Jacob Tipper   Team Wallis/CHH
9    Jerrod Hartley    Horwich CC
10    Stephen Maxwell    Columba CC
11    Tom Armstrong    Wheelbase / Cannondale
12    Martin Woffindin    Cycle Sport Pendle
13    Simon Winston    VC St Raphael
14    Andy Coupe    Herbalife / Wheelbase
15    James Gullen    Team Wallis CHH
16    Rob Ormrod    Manchester Wheelers
17    Hannah Shenton    Motorpoint Pro Cycling Team
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2 Jun 2011

Mid-week results: a brace of 2nd places at Salt Ayre Crit and Coniston
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Vanillabikes Salt Ayre Crit

Gary Spencely continues his good performances at Salt Ayre on Tuesday 31st May with a Second place behind Matt Flynn (Velocity 3-in-1 and Salt Ayre Cog Set) clipping away from the bunch on the last lap. Only two Biketreks riders, Nic and Gaz, were there on Tuesday with both riders active throughout the race.

REGIONAL A – 2/3/4
1st Matt Flynn Velocity / 3 in 1 / CNP YA
2nd Gary Spencely Biketreks Racing Team 2
3rd Matt Jones New Brighton CC 2
4th Julian Pearson Team Wallis CHH 2
5th James Claydon Sport City Velo J2
6th Andrew Pickering Lune RCC 2
7th Jack Sadler Herbalife YA
8th Steve Abbott Team Wallis CHH 2
9th Mark Brennan Lancaster CC 3
10th Sam Dobson Lune RCC 3

Full results including Youth League

Circuit of Coniston

Chris Anderson raced a hilly time trial at Coniston. Best described as a 17miles loop starting in Lowick going around the shores of Lake Coniston. This was the 2nd event counting for the Barrow Central Wheelers Coniston Trophy. Chris rode strongly to complete the undulating course in 21'55s, 2nd fastest time on the night behind BCW's Scott Smith.

RESULTS JUNE1ST.2011
Scott Smith 41-19 BCW
Chris Anderson 41-55 Biketreks Racing Team
Glenn Rhodes 43-08 BCW
Eamonn Quinn 43-35 LRC
Martyn Uttley 44-11 LRC
Connor Furness (J) 44-19 BCW+++
Steven Brennan 44-32 BCW+++
Adam McBirnie 44-34 BCW
Andy Holladay 45-05 LRC
John Lever 45-10 LRC
Hamish Fletcher-Cooney45-35 Guest***
James Stott 45-37 BCW+++
Mike Speight 45-52 BCW
Graham Pitcher 46-57 BCW
Roger Lindsay 47-48 BCW
Joe Husband 47-56 BCW
Chris Burrow 48-07 BCW
Stuart Thompson 48-31 Guest
Henry Moss (J) 49-00 Guest***
Renell Brennan 52-03 BCW
Jamie Bryson (J) 53-13 LRC+++
Pat Hecrberg 54-50 BCW
Bart Wren (J) 58-17 Guest
Marshals: L. Anderson, A. Nelson, I Robinson,
P. Boardman, T. Johnston, I. Saunders, H. Lindow.
Timekeeper; s.jenkin
*** these riders must now join a club to continue competing.
+++ P.B. CONGRATULATIONS
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24 May 2011

Vannillabikes Salt Ayre Crit #7
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The 7th event in the series was characterised by a dry but very windy evening. Once again the team approached the race with some offensive riding from the four-strong team featuring John, Gaz, Chris and Nic. Results did not turn out as we'd hoped tonight but there are many positives to take from tonight most notably the attittude on display right from the start. We're already looking forward to making amends in the 8th event next Tuesday o get the right result!

A good win by Sam Jackson (Herbalife-Wheelbase) - Results

It has become apparent that Tuesday crits have become place and time to take stock on the team activity and plans. On this particular occasion it was also an opportunity to distribute some of the products provided by our sponsors between team riders, including the very morish Clif Bar Builder recovery protein bars and new sponsor's chamois cream UdderlySmooth!

Photos by Mylene Bertrand
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23 May 2011

This week's Biketreks Racing Team News round-up
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Crit Racing:

Another good week of results for the Team with Gaz and Chris's wealth of experience showing. 5th and 7th at Salt Ayre on Tuesday. Gary made the trip to Preston Sports Arena to take 2nd in the 3/4 race. Unfortunately, no points for that good performance as Gary has now graduated to 2nd Cat. Well done nonetheless!

Photo by Tony Whittaker

Time Trial:

Chris rode the Cleveleys RC Open Levens 10 TT on Saturday 21st May in 21:41 coming 18th overall. A time which made Chris "fairly happy on the night as it was hard but 20secs quicker would have made him a lot happier" Results

Chris and Gaz also raced mid-week at the Barrow Central Wheelers Haverthwaite 10, getting 3rd and 6th place. Results

Road Racing:

Hoping to capitalise on a good show at Capernwray against strong opposion, John and Nic raced the North-West regional RR champs (a.k.a. NW Divs) at Lazonby. The race unfolded quickly at the back of the circuit with a break forming early into the crosswinds on the A6. The break ultimately composed of 7 riders including their 2nd claim club mate Adrian Dalgleish. The break working well together and the bunch being seemingly uninterested in organising a chase, that was the last the bunch would see from the lead group. The race ended prematurely for John with a snapped spoke. A pity as he had been riding stringly thus far. Nic with two laps to go decided to aminate the race a bit putting a good effort to create a break of 6 riders, then moving ahead of the splinter group with a Manchester Wheelers rider. However, the headwind was fierce and looking back before the turn onto the A6, the bunch, now reformed were on their heels. Deciding to save some energy for the finale, Nic dropped back. On the approach to Lazonby, in a repeat of the previous lap, Gary Vose (Lune RCC) attacked. Nic reacted to the attack but this time his legs refused to cooperate leaving him in no man's land. Resigned to that, Nic finished safely in the bunch.

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Photos by Ian McVety on http://www.citrusimage.co.uk

Reports and photos of Regional Championships across the UK can be found on VeloUK.net

The week ahead

More crit series on Tuesday and Thursday for the team at Salt Ayre and Preston. Sunday, should see John and Nic race at the Inaugural Cycle Sport Pendle road race around the Bolton-by-Bowland circuit. A course that should suit the Biketreks riders. Both of them are looking forward to the race after a blank result at the NW Divs. Not a meagre task in hands with the start sheet attracting a quality field of 2nd Category riders. This should lead to a good hard and selective race.
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20 May 2011

Vanillabikes Salt Ayre Crit #6
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The 6th Event in the Vanillabikes Salt Ayre Crit Series was met with some interesting greasy then drizzly conditions.

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