Report Rnd 2, Oxonian CC, 14th Sept 2014

Ben Sumner (Beeline Cycles) made it two from two in the Wessex League comfortably winning the latest round at the Oxford Spire Academy in Cowley. The nearest rider to Ben was Paul Lloyd (Rides on Air) with Crispin Doyle (Hargroves Cycles) taking the third step on the podium after winning the earlier combined vets race. The course at the academy had a verity of terrain for the riders to navigate their way around. There was a very technical wooded section, two large football fields and two leg killing climbs. The course remained dry and very fast as we continue to … Continue reading Report Rnd 2, Oxonian CC, 14th Sept 2014

Report Rnd 8, Oxonian CC, 4th Nov 2012

Following and night of very heavy rain the course which was pan flat around a couple of football pitches and a small wooded copse was waterlogged. The course soon cut up badly during the earlier races as the rain continued but it did ease a little for the start of the senior race. It was very cold which didn’t help riders and the added ditch with six inches of running water was compounded their misery on each lap. Report by Graham Robins    Photo Gallery by Graham Robins Full results at the end of the page. Adrain Lansley (Pedal On) was … Continue reading Report Rnd 8, Oxonian CC, 4th Nov 2012

Report Round 1, Oxonian CC, 15th Sept 2012

  Ben Sumner (Beeline Cycles) won the first round of the Wessex League at Oxonian’s event at Cowley to the west of Oxford. Ben out sprinted Luke Gray (Trek Cross Collective) by a second on the line to win the league opener. The event was held within the ground of the Oxford Spires Academy on terraced football pitches which provided the climbs and a very narrow technical wooded section to the north of the school. The weather was warm and sunny and the riders had to ensure they took on plenty of fluids before and after the race. Report by … Continue reading Report Round 1, Oxonian CC, 15th Sept 2012