Dear Wheelers,

The W-ton Wheelers Roller contest 2010:

A small but very talented group contested this years Roller contest which saw new records set and many riders setting 'personal bests'.

Youth riders: 250M Flying Start & 500m Standing Start.

Seniors, Juniors, Veterans & Ladies: 500M Flying Start & 1,000m Standing

The Winner being the one with the lowest sum of the times for each distance.

 

The Youth Championship saw Jess Ansell improve by nearly 10 seconds to finish as first girl and 4th overall.

The under 16's title was a three way contest between a vastly improved Tim Metcalf (13 seconds faster than last year), last years runner up Adam Lewis (faster by 3.5 seconds) and debut rider Richard Walkerdine.

Metcalf was unfortunate to run up against two of the faster youth riders in the country in Lewis and Walkerdine. Adam Lewis had a second run in the 500M leg due to an initial timing error but was magnanimous in defeat saying that he thought that it did not change the result. Richard Walkerdine was on top form setting a new club record in this category of 34.34 seconds, beating the 2008 record held by Ed Gill by 0.68 of a second!

 

In the Senior Championship the ladies title went to Lauren Creamer after a tight battle with Kate Evans just over one second separating the two, but Lauren had improved by a massive 20 seconds on last years time!

Another rider improving considerably on last years times was Carl Hardwick, up 12.17 s on last year. This was particularly evident in the first 500M round, when he was just 1.24s slower than defending Champion Tony De Leon.

Veterans champion Robin Kyte was not happy with his first round performance but made up for it in the longer 1,000M leg to snatch runners up spot, relegating Carl to 3rd overall. A brave effort by Josh Burke rewarded him with fourth overall and first Junior.

Tony maintained his form across both legs to record a total time of 68.41s which is equivalent to an average speed of 50 mph!

 

Obviously there has been some benefit from the bad weather this winter, judging by the standard of skills and fitness shown this year!

 

Please see attached for details.

Many thanks to all those who helped set up, time keep, hold up, gear check and pack it all away - much appreciated.

NB. The roller awards will be presented along with those for Time Trials, Cyclo-Cross and Track at the Club Prize Presentation on Saturday 27th March at Bishops Wood Village Hall. There is a live band, Buffet and Raffle. The Prizes will be presented by Mike Jones formerly of the Pinerello racing team, multiple Midland Champion and International Rider. See Ed Gill for Tickets tel 01902 745771 Adults £7.50 and U/16's £4.00 IN ADVANCE. Cheques payable to Wolverhampton Wheelers C. C..

 

Best regards Robin