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3 May 2012

Big shout to Gaz - Returns from Alice's Escapes LeJog on Monday and Races on Tuesday
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Big shout to the big man Gary Spencely who did the Biketreks Racing Team and his Team Alice on Tour jersey proud at Salt Ayre on Tuesday after just returning from doing the End to End with Team Alice raising funds for Alice Pyne's charity Alice's Escapes.

For more information about Team Alice's epic journey see http://www.teamaliceontour.blogspot.co.uk/ and about Alice Pyne's charity Alice's Escapes http://www.alices-escapes.co.uk/

Donations welcome on Team Alice's justgiving site: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/teamaliceontour/

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Photo Credit: Caitlin Flynn

RESULT (VeloUK)

1. Jack Sadler Mountivation JA J2
2. James Dunlop Biketreks RT 3
3. Zack Whitehead Dirtwheels Cycles 2
4. Jerrod Hartley Horwich CC 2
5. Sam Dobson Lune RCC 3
6. Chris Anderson Biketreks RT V2
7. Jordan Rigby Teamwallis CHH RT J4
8. Jonathan Creegan Biketreks RT 2
9. Ashley Clitheroe Teamwallis CHH RT J3
10. Gary Spencely Biketreks RT V2
1st female – Eve Dixon Maxgear JW2

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1 May 2012

Jake Cowen reports from his 1st races with Biketreks Racing Team
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Having only joined Biketreks Racing Team on Monday of last week I was eager to get racing. My first race for the team was at Salt Ayre, where the pace was noticeably higher than the past few weeks, due to other teammates doing lots of work. I finished comfortably within the group but feel that I could have done better if I had got into a good position. My next race came two days later at Preston circuit, with elites, cat 1’s, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s all racing together the pace was high, the turn up was not as high as usual due to the rain. The race kept a constant pace throughout and I felt strong going into the final lap, as the last straight came before the end, riders were trying to get to the front and there was a crash taking around 8 down. Luckily I avoided this and got round them on the grass, to contest the sprint for 4th which I just managed to clinch.

Great Budworth

With this race being only my 3rd road event and having got a puncture in my first I wasn’t really sure what to expect. At the start line it was wet, windy and very cold I wouldn’t exactly say I was looking forward to it.

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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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24 Aug 2011

Conclusion to the Salt Ayre Season
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Last night, 23rd of August, saw the last Salt Ayre circuit race of 2011. Classed as a regional C+ it attracted Elites and Cat 1/2/3/4 riders. The race was won by Jack Pullar (Vanillabikes.com). Kieren Banlin of the Biketreks racing team raced well in the winning break of that went away straight from the gun to cross the line in 7th place. Well done to all competitors and many thanks to the Salt Ayre Cycling Association, Neville Pearson, Tony Sweeney, Kay Atkinson, Carmen Jackson & many others for organising this crit series. Thanks to Kevin at Vanillabikes for sponsoring the series. We are very privileged to have a buoyant and safe racing enviroment at our doorstep.

To top it all, the team's performances have been consistently good throughout. Gary Spencely and Chris Anderson finishing 7th and 13th respectively in the Senior league. Even more satisfying has been to see how quickly the team gelled together to race coherently from very early on in the year.

Nic

Links:
- Salt Ayre Cycling Association
- Report on VeloUK
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18 Aug 2011

If at first you don't succeed.......
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......try, try again. That's been my motto throughout the season when racing at the Salt Ayre crits. I'm no sprinter and have mainly approached these races as high speed training - preparing me for the hillier road races at the weekends. More recently I have tried to get away in a break and last week I was in a 4 man break that looked like it was going to stay away, unfortunately on the last bend of the last lap we were caught FRUSTRATING. This week, I made 3 attempts to get away in breaks made up of various riders, 3rd time lucky and the break of 3 stuck with me getting 3rd on the line (all the 3's!). This has given me another 10 BC points to bring me to only 9 points off achieving my 2nd Cat licence - now, can I get them in the 2 remaining road races before the end of the season?...........

Johnny Dodgin.

Results and Short Report on VeloUK
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12 Jul 2011

Vanillabikes Salt Ayre Crit
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Beautiful summer evening to be racing. John got close to make it stick going in a break that unfortunately got caught with just one lap to go. After a short hiatus of a couple of weeks because of a mechanical Gaz was racing again. Thanks to Specialized and everyone at Biketreks for sorting out a replacement Tarmac S-Works and putting it together in no time at all.

Splendid.

As for me, it was great to be back racing at Salt Ayre. It was fun!

Nic
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24 Jun 2011

more mid-week racing news
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In addition to John's trip to Border City Wheelers' Calthwaite RR, the team raced on a few fronts during the week.

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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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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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