Two Counties RR result

Discussion about and results of Beacon club time trials and Beacon member participation in open time trials

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ripebuds
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Two Counties RR result

Post by ripebuds » 08 Apr 2013 12:30

I raced in the Two Counties road race on Sunday 7th April.

After a failed attempt of a break on lap two of the 50 mile course, I attacked again at the start of lap three and escaped with two others (Joe Atkins and Phil Hinch) who were both willing to share the work load to build up a maximum gap of 55 seconds on the chasing pack. Joe then rode Phil and myself off his wheel on the final climb to take the victory with me just behind him about 8 seconds later, followed by Phil a further 5 seconds back.

Im very happy with taking second, I got 12 points on my license and £45 prize money. Only 13 points needed for my 2nd cat license now!

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Post by Ed Moss » 08 Apr 2013 12:49

Nice one :D

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Post by rdleaper » 08 Apr 2013 13:15

Great stuff! £110 and counting - you'll earn yourself a new bike by season end at this rate!

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Post by David Cole » 08 Apr 2013 14:48

Well done Richard

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Post by AlanW » 08 Apr 2013 14:48

Good result, well done Richard
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Post by Philip Whiteman » 08 Apr 2013 15:06

Excellent. I hear that many race participants are finding it really tough to start racing after the protracted winter - it must have been a tough start to the season.

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Post by Pedlo Mudguardo » 08 Apr 2013 15:14

Nice one Richard, great riding.

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Post by HAZBRO » 08 Apr 2013 16:22

Well done Richard!
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Post by CakeStop » 08 Apr 2013 18:04

Brilliant - congratulations!
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Post by Grogz » 08 Apr 2013 18:26

Great stuff!

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Post by jonnyri » 09 Apr 2013 09:52

Nice one Richard

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Post by George » 09 Apr 2013 10:17

It's clearly only a matter of time before you move up a category (or two), Richard.

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