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Matt Brammeier places 2nd
Matt came 2nd in Vollezele in Belguim
In Matt's own words...
"Vollezele yesterday, split of 20 in x winds. I attacked with 40k to go, 2 came with. Dropped one on last lap then got hooked into barriers in sprint by flicking belgian (cant fault him). Tried to complain but had no chance.. Next time i must do the hooking... Not a bad start, next stop worlds...."
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| First weekend of racing
A full weekend of racing got underway for 8 of our members
Southport CDNW Youth League
Jonny Pugh took part in the very challenging CDNW Youth League. He was up against it from the start as GB Talent riders were present and they made life very hard for the other youths, with 10 riders lapping the. He was heading for a solid 17th place untill his foot unclipped on a bend and he dropped the wheel in front ending up 23rd out of 38.
49th Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race
Race report by Doug Arnold
Century Riders:
Dave Christian - 2/3 group
Derek Finnegan - 2/3 group
Doug Arnold - 4/W/J
Cormac Leyden -4/W/J
Anthony Thomas - 4/W/J
Right from the gun the pace was amazing in the 4/W/J bunch. I sat in as it strung out and spewed out 4th cats from the back. The 3rds and 2nds took it gentle and waited for the elites to catch up. After 4 laps of eager work by opportunistic Juniors, we could see the elites bunch up ahead. They were 10 riders wide taking a steady pace, and a last surge had us on the back, 1 lap up. We sat in and heart rates dropped. I got myself
comfortable in my first ever race and managed to get a gel in near lap 9. Next lap I was on the floor, with twisted bars, out of the race, and annoyed cus I had been going well. The Century team mate who took me down, borrowed my front wheel and continued the race!
Viewing from my new position, the race unfolded, or more like stagnated. A windless day kept the bunch together throughout. Early attacks by Ben Swift and Team Raleigh never stuck and the lap times held steady, at a pace the Juniors had exceeded in the first 5 laps. However, at this time Derek was always in the first quarter of the field and was spotted on the front a couple of times. In the end, new Century member and Liverpool Uni rider Cormac gained 26th position in a race that saw some very spotty youthful faces on the podium.
(for the record Mike Gregg finsihed 12th & Jonny McEvoy 38th)
Treales CDNW Maxgear Road Race League 1
Century Riders:
Graeme Macleod - E/1/2/3
Mike Fugaccia - 3/4
Sean Hughes - 3/4
Anthony Thomas - 3/4
Barring the low temperature it was a perfect day for racing, with a clear blue sky greeting all the riders. Due to the popularity of the CDNW events Graeme had been placed in the E/1/2/3 race meaning he had to contend with a field full of E/1/2 riders (including Team Raleigh, Motorpoint, Wheelbase & Sigma Sport) all smarting from the embarrassing Soens result. From our vantage at the road side it looked fast and hard fought, with Graeme telling us that 2 laps were done at near to 30 mph as the bunch chased a breakaway. The final standings show that the race was smashed into small groups with Graeme finishing 43rd in the 2nd main group. So hat's off to Graeme for surving in a race that had many riders not finishing. (Jonny McEvoy finished 4TH)
The 3/4 had me, Sean and Anthony take part in what turned out to be an exciting race. The race started quickly with an initial attempt to split the field failing and the first lap being run through as a bunch. The first 2 primes saw myself and Sean do well, with Sean and myself taking 1st and 2nd, then 1st and 4th respectivley in the opening laps. Sean did well to get himself into a break after the first prime which stuck for a lap but was eventually dragged back. After successive attempts to form a break, one did stick for a long period and threatened to stay away, but hard work from the bunch slowly wound them back in...much to their disappointment. After several failed attacks the race came together for the final bunch sprint, where all 3 riders were positioned up high in the group for the final charge. Unfortunately I cramped badly in the last mile losing ground till the sprint leaving Sean and Anthony to attempt to sprint through what looked like a wall of bodies all chasing that first win of the season. It was not to be, Anthony placed highest at 18th, Sean at 34th and myself at 43rd. All said and done it was a successful day out, Anthony placed well after doing the Soens the day before, Sean got his first road race under his belt and attacked using his head, and we showed the ability to ride
and work together as a team !
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| SPORTSMAN'S RESULTS
Frontline correspondence from Captain DUFF!
The epic that is the Sportmans
Present for the epic adventure, were, Andy bennett (straight off nights in down town Toxteth), Joe, Derek, Hannah, Paul D, Pete G, Matrin, Duff, Big ring Tony (otherwise known as Sam), Simon H, Ant Cassidy (who was turing off early), Ant Thomas (who was late and met us at the top of the Ewloe,
We managed to avoid the wrong turn to Northop and proceeded swiftly to Denbigh. Then the high street leading to the pass itself. A steady pace was set up the climb. Pete and Martin showed their determination by plugging on however we havent seen them since!
After refueling at the top the remaining 9 continued to Cerrig. There were further casualities on the last climb towards Cerrig. After the sharp left there were 7 left in contention.
Duff couldn't resist his traditional attack which left three Ras Men and young pretender Joe. After Llanfihangel the Irish Lads were riding hard unaware of the remaining terrain . . . . . . .
Duff's PSP mix was spot on but he still got spewed out the back. Shortly after Joe began to suffer. Coming into Ruthin Duff out manourvered Joe. On the Bwlch Andy showed his strength as Derek ate everthing in his pockets, allowing duff to catch the Irish muncher. Andy flew past the Clwyd Gate Hotel with Duff and Derek in pursuit. it was Dereks turn to be out manourvered on the Rainbow, but it was too late as Andy was about to take a well deserved victory at the New Brighton sign.
The carnage left which included Big ring tony (otherewise known as Sam), Joe, Simon, Anthony T, Paul D, Hannah (thank you Paul), Pete and Martin we hope made it to the Mills before it closed.
So this give Andy 100% win record . . . .but he has only been doing them for three decades! . . . .
So make a note in your diary for 27/02/2011 !!!!
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| Race meeting 09/03/2010
Next race meeting will be on the 09/03/2010 at 19:30.
It will be a meeting covering how well the entrants of the Soens and Treales races got on and discussing up coming races.
Also I have information about the Echo Stars Trophy, Regional Track Championships and research candidates needed for JMU.
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| Upcoming race entries
A brief note on who is doing what over the next few months. I need to find out details of TLI, LVRC and TT's, these will be updated as I receive information. Please let me know if your not listed or doing an event not listed mikefugaccia@hotmail.com
Based on current start sheet entries;
CDNW BCF Treales 07/03/2010
E/1/2/3 Graeme MacLeod (NOW FULL)
3/4 M.Fugaccia & Sean Hughes (NOW FULL)
CDNW BCF Saighton 14/03/2010
3/4 M.Fugaccia, Doug Arnold & Sean Hughes (NOW FULL)
CDNW BCF Cockermouth 21/03/2010
3/4 M.Fugaccia, Simon Wilkes, Doug Arnold & Sean Hughes (4th cat only left)
CDNW BCF Old Hutton 11/04/2010
No entries, spaces left
CDNW BCF Elswick 18/04/2010
E/1/2/3 spaces left
3/4 Doug Arnold & Sean Hughes (4th cat only left)
CDNW BCF Lazonby 25/04/2010
3/4 Sean Hughes (Spaces left)
CDNW BCF Gt Budworth 02/05/2010
3/4 Doug Arnold (Spaces left)
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