Latimer wins Bicicielo Pinarello GP
GP Bicicielo Pinarello
Location: Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Event: 26 August 2012
Report: Snowdon Sports
Dream CC’s Henry Latimer took victory in the Bicicielo Pinarello Grand Prix in Worcestershire on Sunday, timing his move to perfection at the end of the 56-mile race around Inkberrow.
The 19-year-old Oxfordshire-based rider secured his first category licence on the back of the victory, which came after a spell racing in Belgium.
“It was quite a negative race with quite a lot of breaks getting away but nobody really working hard enough for them to stay away and nothing was sticking,” he said afterwards. On the last of four laps of the 15-mile circuit a break finally did get away, with six riders going about a minute clear.
Latimer had missed the initial break, but he chased them down hard with Matt Clarke (Halesowen A&CC). They caught the escapees with around 500 metres to go and, continuing their effort, Clarke and Latimer ploughed straight through and hit the front. While Clarke led out the sprint, Latimer overtook his rival in the final 100 metres and took victory.
“I didn’t feel particularly handy early in the race,” added Latimer. “But I felt better as the race went on, and there plenty of attacks going so I felt confident I could get on to one of them.” While Clarke took second spot, David Palmer (Spin Rotor) completed the podium in third spot. The rest of the leading break were not far behind, while the remains of the chasing bunch were around 45 seconds further off the pace.
Results:
1 Henry Latimer (Dream CC)
2 Matt Clarke (Halesowen A&CC)
3 David Palmer (Spin Rotor)
4 Mark Lovatt (Planet X)
5 Adrian Lawson (Cadence Cannondale)
6 Will Hayter (London Dynamo)
7 Rupert Denny (GWR Team)
8 Matt Jennings (Lutterworth Cycle Centre)
9 Matthew Connor (Supernova Cycles)
10 Andrew Marsh (Dinnington RC)
11 Tony Kiss (Rapid Performance Coaching)
12 Bevan Humphreys (Urban Cyclery)
13 Mark Flay (Kenilworth Wheelers)
14 Matthew Bonehill (Stafford RC)
15 Lee Plant (PSUK)
Latimer wins Bicicielo Pinarello GP
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Latimer wins Bicicielo Pinarello GP
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laurence_cooley
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Thanks for the concern, yes my bike took a beating 
. Im not too sure if its safe to ride, probably wont be racing on it again thats for sure. As for me, im still healing, major road burns down my arms and legs and am covered in bandages at present. Im not going to lie it hurts, but I feel lucky as I know one of the other lads broke his collarbone, so he will be out of action for months! I should be back on the single speed in another week I recon, and will need some time to save for another racer .
. Im not too sure if its safe to ride, probably wont be racing on it again thats for sure. As for me, im still healing, major road burns down my arms and legs and am covered in bandages at present. Im not going to lie it hurts, but I feel lucky as I know one of the other lads broke his collarbone, so he will be out of action for months! I should be back on the single speed in another week I recon, and will need some time to save for another racer .-
Philip Whiteman
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You have my sympathies. Large patches of road rash are hideous. If you are finding it difficult to source big enough bandages, try the web. After my last argument with a road surface I bulk purchased large melolin dressings and iodine gauze patches. Many companies a provide 24 hour delivery service and the costs are significantly cheaper than purcachasing from over-the-counter pharmacies. http://www.medisupplies.co.uk/7198_-Fir ... -Pads.html
As for the bike, you are right not trust the frame especially if it is constructed in carbon. Severe fractures will be obvious but invisible damage will not. Ccheck stress points and inspect the laminate for cracks at stress points. Invisible fractures may by a specialist in possession of an ultrasonic test kit. Personally speaking, I would recommend a titanium replacement, which are both trust worthy and possess a longer life span. If the group set and/or wheels can be recovered and reused then it will obviously save you money.
As for the bike, you are right not trust the frame especially if it is constructed in carbon. Severe fractures will be obvious but invisible damage will not. Ccheck stress points and inspect the laminate for cracks at stress points. Invisible fractures may by a specialist in possession of an ultrasonic test kit. Personally speaking, I would recommend a titanium replacement, which are both trust worthy and possess a longer life span. If the group set and/or wheels can be recovered and reused then it will obviously save you money.
Cheers for the tip, thankfully the nurse im seeing is doing a really good job with the dressing.
The frame is aluminium and has two large dents in the top tube, no other noticeable damage. Will need a new rear rim for sure and possibly rear derailleur though haven't inspected it thoroughly since Sunday.
The frame is aluminium and has two large dents in the top tube, no other noticeable damage. Will need a new rear rim for sure and possibly rear derailleur though haven't inspected it thoroughly since Sunday.
