22/1 - Lincs handicap Cyclo-Cross - Bardney
The final event of the Lincs league cyclocross took place at Bardney Abbey on the 22nd January in very windy and muddy conditions. Rick Lister won and I think Mark Cotton came second carrying his broken bike over the finish line. Sean East (25th) was trying to go faster but he was tired from looking after his new Son Charlie in the middle of the night. I was shouting go on Daddy! (
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The final results of the League saw Mark Cotton of ByckaSports win with 600 points followed closely by George Thompson of Sleaford Wheelers with 562. Highest scoring Witham Wheeler was Sean East finishing 33rd wih 242 points, Peter Cocker followed with a 56th position (133) only just beating Simon who finished 59th with 131. Other Witham Wheeler positions included Chris Crawford at 71st (100), Karen Crawford 101st (34) and Peter Pain 108th (20).
In the Under 14s Eleanor Crawford placed 15th overall and in the Under 12s Kerrigan Robb was 6th overall.
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21/1 Kerrigan Robb
With the cylco-cross season drawing to a close Kerrigan Robb continues to get improved results in his first year in the Under 12 category. In the Notts & Derby league at Long Eaton on Saturday, he achieved his best result of the season with 3rd from a field of 48 riders. Then on Sunday in the final Lincs league event he was again 2nd overall and first on handicap in difficult windy and muddy conditions. |
18/12 Rossington
With the final round of the Lincs Cyclo-Cross league near Doncaster, most of the club cross regulars didn't make the journey with the lure of the mince pie club run proving too strong.
However Kerrigan Robb made the trip and took an excellent 2nd place in the Under 12s behind Jake Norton from Spalding. This was after competing in the Notts & Derby league on Saturday at Sherwood Pines where he achieved his best finish in that league of 5th out of 51 riders. |
11/12 Cottingham Coureurs Cyclo-Cross
The penultimate round of the Lincolnshire league was held at Winterton showground, just north of Scunthorpe and only a few club riders made the trip. The course was mainly grass with only one dismount and with the forecast heavy rain luckily holding off until near the end of the senior race, conditions were relatively fast.
In the under 12s Kerrigan Robb finished in his now customary 3rd position behind the 2 old riders from Spalding matt Ellis and Jake Norton.
With 55 riders starting the race a good start was important and championship leader Mark Cotton from Lincoln was soon out in front and steadily pulled away from the rest for the hour long race for a clear win. Peter Cocker now almost fully recovered from his heavy crash on Manchester Velodrome last month, got a good start and settled into a small group fighting for 6th place, but in the end had to settle for 7th overall and first Junior (under 18) rider. Simon Cocker rode steadily and finished in 43rd position. Top of page» |
27/11 VC Lincoln Cyclo-Cross
The 10th round of the Lincolnshire Leaue was held at Bardney on a mixed course of bumpy grass field and farm track with a couple of dismounts thrown in for good luck. Conditions were reasonably dry but a stong wind made for a hard race.
In the Under 12s Kerrigan Robb continued his run of good form with another fine 3rd place behind regular winners Matt Ellis and Jake Norton of Spalding.
Under 16s saw Henry Thompson of Sleaford continue to extend his overall lead with another win, no club riders taking part this week.
In the Senior race there was another race long battle between championship leader Mark Cotton and Rick Lister, wth Mark just holding off Rick in a sprint finish. Best club rider on the day was Sean East in 23rd - his best position of the season so far and Simon Cocker 40th |
20/11 Lincoln Wheelers Cyclo-Cross
The 9th round of the Lincolnshire Cyclo-Cross league was held in the grounds of the Police HQ at Nettleham. Conditions were damp and foggy but ideal for fast competitive racing.
In the Under 16s Eleanor Crawford rode a good race placing 15th overall and 4th girl. The race was won by Henry Thompson of Sleaford a good 50 seconds ahead of Sam Bentley from Spalding.
In the Under 12s Kerrigan Robb was riding his second race of the weekend after placing 11th out of 52 in the Notts & Derby League at Holme Pierrepoint on Saturday. With the series leaders Matt Ellis and Jake Norton from Spalding leading the way, Kerrigan rode strongly to move up to finish 3rd for his best finish of the season so far.
From a big field of over 80 riders the senior event saw an excellent 3 way battle with Mark Cotton of Lincoln just having enough to hold off fast improving Junior George Thompson from Sleaford and Thomas Stewart Doncaster Whs. Best club rider was Sean East in 40th overall with Chris Crawford in 50th just getting the better of Simon Cocker 52nd after a race long battle and Karen Crawford 76th and 5th Lady. |
13/11 Boston Wheelers Cyclo-Cross
The latest round of the Lincolnshire Cyclo-Cross league was held at Ostlers Plantation at Woodhall Spa.
The Under 12s was as ever a competitive race on their shortened course with Spalding riders taking the first 3 positions with Kerrigan Robb a hard fought 4th against riders a year older. In the under 16s Eleanor Crawford is starting to get to grips with the longer races and enjoying the technical challenges finished 20th overall and 12th in  the under 14s age group.
The senior event was marred when the promised starting loop was missed out and 80 riders were funnelled straight onto single track in the woods causing some chaos. However regular winner Mark Cotton battled throughout with professional rider Graham Briggs of Rapha Condor Sharp but just lost out in the finishing sprint. Sean East was the best club finisher in 39th overall followed by a steadily improving Chris Crawford in 51st while Simon Cocker slipped back to 61st after a couple of crashes on the slippery corners in the woods. Peter Cocker retired after getting caught up in the chaos at the start was further compounded by a crash in the woods.
The only club prize winner on the day was Karen Crawford who rode a consistent race and was pleased to take the Ladies award. Top of page» |
6/11 Yello Velo Cyclo-Cross
The latest round of the Lincolnshire Cyclo-Cross League was held at Hubbards Hills Louth, which is always a tough course with a long climb up to the top of the circuit. In a competitive Under 12s race, won by Matt Ellis of Spalding, Kerrigan Robb finished a good 5th.
In the senior race Peter Cocker made a good start and was riding in 5th position up to half way before dropping back to finish 10th overall and second Junior. The race was won by elite rider Steve Lampier Sigma Sport while Junior George Thompson of Sleaford pushed championship leader Mark Cotton down to third place. Sean East finished in 40th and Simon Cocker 59th due to early mechanical problems and a serious lack of fitness.
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30/10 Witham Wheelers Cyclo-Cross
Witham Wheelers promoted the latest round of the Lincolnshire Cyclo-Cross league at Stroxton. With fairly dry conditions racing was fast on what is not a particularly technical course but is always a tough physical challenge.
In the Under 12s Matt Ellis from Spalding was clear winner with Kerrigan RobbWitham Wheelers riding well against older opposition for 4th position. In the Under 16s there was a similar result with Sam Bentley of Spalding taking the win and Karl BaillieWitham Wheelers in 4th in only his second cyclo-cross and Eleanor Crawford 15th and 3rd girl.
The senior event with 68 riders was dominated by Mark CottonBycka Sport who hit the front on the first lap and steadily extended his lead throughout. Jon WellsVC Lincoln won the sprint for second from Steve Halsall and Rick Lister. Best club rider was Peter Cocker riding strongly for 8th overall and 1st Junior with Sean East 32nd, Chris Crawford 43rd, Dave Moulds 48th, John Clifton 59th, John Hill 61st and Karen Crawford 63rd.
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22/10 Notts and Derby Cyclo-Cross 7th Round
The latest round took place at Toot Hill School Bingham on a long dry and fast course with over 180 riders taking to the start in the Senior event. Peter Cocker managed to avoid any mishaps this week and getting a good run after the start, rode consistently throughout to take 19th overall and 1st Junior. John Hill also rode and finished in 128th place but missed out on the prizes in the over 70 category. |
23/10 Scunthorpe Cyclo Cross
A dry autumn morning saw three Witham Wheelers making the trip up to Scunthorpe for the fifth round of the Lincolnshire cyclo-cross league. Eleanor Crawford enjoyed the challenge of the under 16’s coarse, which involved both technical sections in the wooded hill side as well as open grass sections, she finished 18th out of a field of 21. (6th Girl)
In the seniors race Sean East continued to show his good form with a strong sprint finish to take 39th overall, 16th in his age group, Chris Crawford improving in the positions finishing 47th in a field of 62, 20th in his age group.
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16/10 Bourne Wheelers Cyclo-Cross
The latest round of the Lincs league at Bourne Woods was not the most of successful days for club riders. In the Under 12's Kerrigan Robb was riding well in 3rd place when a problem with course marking caused several riders to go off course, including Kerrigan and he was unable to finish the race.
In the senior event a big field of 90 riders started in fast dry conditions and Peter Cocker made a good start and was in the first 10 after the first mile when he was involved in what will probably be the most bizarre accident in cyclo-cross this year. A deer cut across the course bringing down 4 riders in a tangled pile of bikes and bodies. Simon Cocker stopped to help sort the riders out and although they all got going again after losing quite a lot of time, Peter retired soon after with considerable bruising and some bike damage.
The race was won by Mark Cotton of Lincoln, just holding off fast improving junior George Thompson from Sleaford. Sean East managed to avoid all the trouble to finish in the thirties and Simon Cocker finished well down the field.
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9/10 Alford Wheelers Cross
Heavy overnight rain nicely softened the parkland near South Ormsby without making it too muddy. In the Under 16s Eleanor Crawford rode steadily and finished well as she gets used to the longer distance of the older age group.
In the senior race Peter Cocker made a good start and was riding in 7th place but faded in the second half of the race to finish around 12th overall and second Junior. Sean East rode a steady race to place in the thirties while Simon Cocker retired with a mechanical on the third lap. |
17/9 Notts and Derby Cyclo-Cross Round 2 - South Glade Park Nottingham
Kerrigan Robb riding in his first year of the Under 12s, has started the cross season really well following up 9th out of 50 riders in the first round at Hilton with 6th out of 37 riders at SouthGlade Park.
Riding in the 50 minute senior event for the first time having moved up to the Junior age category Peter Cocker worked his way up well from a low grid position to finish 32nd overall out of 152 finishers and 2nd Junior. Winner was GB international mountain bike rider David Fletcher |
