Report, Southern Champs, 8th Dec 2013
Steve James (Hargroves Cycles) the 21 year old from Crowthorne in Berkshire soloed to his third successive Southern Regional Championships at the Harwell site near Didcot in Oxfordshire. Steve along with John Whittington (Team Diabetes UK) attacked a small group … Continue reading Report, Southern Champs, 8th Dec 2013
Report Rnd 10, Thruxton, 24th Nov 2013
Andy Hargroves (Felt Colbourne Hargroves RT) piped Steve James (Hargroves Cycles) by a couple of seconds on the line after the two young riders had been wheel to wheel all race all race. The Thruxton Motor Racing circuit in Hampshire … Continue reading Report Rnd 10, Thruxton, 24th Nov 2013
Geoff Shergold
It is with deep sadness that the Wessex Cyclo-Cross League has learned of the death of long-standing British Cycling mechanic Geoff Shergold, from Southampton, at the age of 64. Geoff died on Saturday 16 November after a short illness. Geoff was chairman of the Wessex Cyclo-Cross Association and a stalwart of the cyclo-cross scene in the South of England for over 40 years. A useful cyclo-cross rider, In 1976 he gained selection to the British team contesting that year’s World Cyclo-Cross Championships in the possibly unique position of “travelling reserve and mechanic”. As an international rider he never progressed beyond … Continue reading Geoff Shergold
Isle of Wight Event next season
For next season we have had an offer to put on aWessex League event on the Isle of Wight, hopefully this will be early season. Before the organising team start work etc they would like to see how many of you would be willing to travel over. They have already asked this question on the Wessex Facebook and have had a positive reply. Some people have expressed a preference for the event to be on a Saturday so they can make a weekend of it and do a ride or just holiday type things on the Sunday. Can you get … Continue reading Isle of Wight Event next season
Report Rnd 9, Oxonian CC, 10th Nov 2013
On a bright sunny day in Oxford Adrian Lansley (PedalOn) had just too much and held off Michael Cotty (Wheelbase Cannondale) by just one second after riding neck and neck for the whole race. The race held at the Brooks … Continue reading Report Rnd 9, Oxonian CC, 10th Nov 2013
Southampton National Trophy Results
The Wessex Region hosted Round 2 of the National Trophy series on 3rd November at Southampton Leisure Centre. Whilst not a round of the Wessex League many of the riders from the area took part and tested themselves against the … Continue reading Southampton National Trophy Results
New event hosted by Fareham Wheelers
Thanks to Fareham Wheelers we now have an additional round of the Wessex Cyclo-Cross League for this season. It has been known for some time that Fareham Wheelers were trying to put on an event, but we can now confirm … Continue reading New event hosted by Fareham Wheelers
Report Rnd 8, North Hants RC, 27th Oct 2013
Adrain Lansley (PedalOn) was the winner at the latest round at Basingstoke in Hampshire. Along with Michael Cotty (Wheelbase Cannondale) he made a quick start and between them they opened out a good lead. The course was laid out in … Continue reading Report Rnd 8, North Hants RC, 27th Oct 2013
NHRC Cyclo-Cross Info
This weekend the NHRC Cyclo-cross races take place in the War Memorial Park, Basingstoke. The venue was used in 2012 for the Southern Area Championships and the course features some open parkland, a few short and sharp inclines, a bit … Continue reading NHRC Cyclo-Cross Info