Tonight! – The Newport Nocturne

As darkness descends on Newport in Shropshire, Men’s & Women’s come out to play on their bikes as well as a special event, a Derny demo which is sure to get the crowd going

Saturday 1st September 2012 - For more details see www.bikerace.co.uk

Defending champion of the Newport Nocturne, Ian Wilkinson (Endura Racing) will wear number 1 as he heads up a star studded line up including Olympic Champion Ed Clancy. The field for the men’s race has many of the best in Britain including four from Halfords Tour Series winning team, Endura Racing. Russell Downing, Jonny McEvoy and Rob Partridge are on the start sheet as are strong teams from Node 4 Giordana, Rapha Condor Sharp, IG Sigma Sport, and Raleigh GAC.

Taking place under floodlights, the Newport Nocturne is the original night time circuit race and the crowd that goes there to support it gives it that very special atmosphere as the riders race the cobbles of this historic market town. Picking a winner could be difficult as the circuit race scene has become a lot stronger and there are so many potential winners from all the teams! It will be a fantasically close race so place your bets!

In previous years, there’s been a past masters race but new this year are two exciting new events; a Women’s Circuit race with 51 riders on the start including and a Derny Demonstration race. The Women’s event has riders from top teams including Matrix Fitness – Prendas, Abergavenny Road Club, Maxgear, Cycle Premier Kovert, For Viored, Node 4 Giordana, RST/Trigon bikes, VC St Raphael, Squadra Donne – Shutt VR, High Wycombe Cycling Club and Scott Contessa Epic to name but a few!

Dernys at the Newport Nocturne!

Photo: (Photo Lydia Van de Meerssche)

With the winner receiving his weight in beer and races being followed by Ferrari supercars, the Newport Nocturne is well known for it’s innovations. This year’s event will be just as pioneering. The promoters are introducing Derny pacing to fans of town centre racing.

Promoter Nick Jeggo said “We think this is a really exciting idea. We decided that if they have this sort of event in Holland and Belgium, there’s no reason why we can’t have one here. British Cycling have been very supportive and having an extra event on the programme has allowed us to attract another sponsor. It’s been tough going this year, so that’s really important.”

The event is described as a Derny pacing ‘demonstration’ rather than a race. There will be just eight Derny pacers and riders have been selected according to their pacing experience. Mr Jeggo went on to say “We’re just going to play it by ear. We’ve got a really experienced team of Derny drivers, led by Alex Wharton. Our circuit has long wide straights , so it’s suitable for this type of event in a way that many town centre races aren’t. You never know it could lead to a proper full scale race in the future!”

The Newport Nocturne takes place in Newport, Shropshire High Street, this Saturday 1st September.

Schedule

6.45 pm Entertainment begins with music from: Weezel Diesel, James Penfold, Olly’s May Fair Sound, Microbaby
7.00 pm 24-7 Women’s Event riders presented to spectators
7.10 pm 24-7 Women’s Race

8.00 pm Presentation

8.10 pm Derny Derby! (demonstration event)

8.50 pm Introduction of Elite Newport Nocturne Riders
9.00 pm Start Elite Newport Nocturne Race 45 minutes + 5 laps

10.00 pm Finish & Presentations

From that list of teams come many potential winners including Lowri Bunn, Laura Massey, Charline Joiner, Sarah Byrne, Jessie Walker, Harriet Owen, Joanna Tindley, Penny Rowson and also on the list is the better half from the Wiggins household, Catherine Wiggins in the colours of Dolan bikes and Liverpool Mercury.

As always, there will be plenty going on such as a special presnetation and live music all over the place. Certainly one of the events of the year!

RIDERS

Men’s Race
1 Ian Wilkinson Endura Racing
2 Russell Downing Endura Racing
3 Jonathan McEvoy Endura Racing
4 Robert Partridge Endura Racing
5 Perry Bowater ASFRA Racing Team
6 Nick Noble Bristol RC
7 John Whittington CNP – Orbea
8 Will Bjergfelt Cycle Premier – Kovert
9 George Moore Cycle Premier – Kovert
10 Richard Hepworth Cyclepremier.com – Metaltek
11 Chris Wilkinson GWR Team/Swindon Cycles/High5/Kalas/Giant
12 Matthew Clarke Halesowen A & CC
13 Daniel Harris Halesowen A & CC
14 Stephen Smith Kuota – Spinergy – GSG
15 David Clarke Node4 – Giordana Racing
16 Matt Cronshaw Node4 – Giordana Racing
17 Matt Higgins Node4 – Giordana Racing
18 Mike Northey Node4 – Giordana Racing
19 Rico Rogers Node4 – Giordana Racing
20 Pete Williams Node4 – Giordana Racing
21 Dan Whelan Onimpex Bio Racer RT
22 Edward Clancy Rapha Condor Sharp
23 Dean Downing Rapha Condor Sharp
24 Ben Grenda Rapha Condor Sharp
25 Kristian House Rapha Condor Sharp
26 Richard Lang Rapha Condor Sharp
27 Andrew Tennant Rapha Condor Sharp
28 Daniel Watts Royal Air Force CC
29 Paul Robertson Spin-Rotor Racing Team
30 Chris Dredge Team Corley Cycles/Blue
31 Matthew Jones Team Corley Cycles/Blue
32 Liam Stones Team Corley Cycles/Blue
33 Daniel Booth Team Hope Factory Racing
34 Jack Clarkson Team Hope Factory Racing
35 Paul Oldham Team Hope Factory Racing
36 Matthew Williams Team Hope Factory Racing
37 Simon Gaywood Team IG – Sigma Sport
38 Steven Lampier Team IG – Sigma Sport
39 Jeroen Janssen Team Raleigh – GAC
40 Graham Briggs Team Raleigh – GAC
41 Daniel Holloway Team Raleigh – GAC
42 Simon Holt Team Raleigh – GAC
43 Tobyn Horton Team Raleigh – GAC
44 Bernie Sulzberger Team Raleigh – GAC
45 Liam Glen The Kinesis Morvelo Project
46 Ben Ives We Love Mountains Racing Team
47 Lewis Craven Wheelbase.co.uk/Cannondale
48 Steven Clarke WHEELBASE.co.uk/MGD
49 William Penn WHEELBASE.co.uk/MGD
50 Jack Pullar WHEELBASE.co.uk/MGD
51 Stuart Reid WHEELBASE.co.uk/MGD
52 Nicholas Baker Zappi’s Cycling Club
53 Tom Mazzone Microgaming – Isle of Man

Women’s Race
1 Wiebke Rietz 1st Chard Whls
2 Lowri Bunn Abergavenny Road Club
3 Lauren Creamer Abergavenny Road Club
4 Laura Massey Abergavenny Road Club
5 Kelli Salone BC Private Member
6 Hayley Edwards Champion System/Maxgear/Kyklos
7 Nicola Soden Champion System/Maxgear/Kyklos
8 Charline Joiner City of Edinburgh RC
9 Elinor Winter Corvida Allpress
10 Jodie Lloyd Cwmcarn Paragon RC
11 Sarah Byrne Cycle Premier – Kovert
12 Amy Gornall Cycle Sport Pendle
13 Louise Borthwick Edinburgh RC
14 Rohan Battison For Viored
15 Iona Sewell GB Cycles.co.uk
16 Karla Boddy High Wycombe Cycling Club
17 Emma Birtles Lichfield City CC
18 Elizabeth Clayton Lichfield City CC
19 Catherine Wiggins Liverpool Mercury (Dolan) CC
20 Paige Milward Lyme RC
21 Laura Wasley Manx Viking Whls CC
22 Hannah Walker Matrix Fitness – Prendas
23 Jessie Walker Matrix Fitness – Prendas
24 Eve Dixon Maxgear RT
25 Sarah Brook Mulebar Girl
26 Louise Mahe Mulebar Girl
27 Harriet Owen Node 4 Giordana Womens Team
28 Victoria Grimmer Paramount CRT
29 Jo Munden Pedal Heaven RT
30 Ishbel Taromsari Pedal Power RT
31 Kelly Moore RST Racing Team
32 Gabriella Nordin Sandy Wallace Cycles
33 Zoe Armstrong Scott Contessa Epic
34 Joanne Blakeley Seamons CC
35 Tracy Dresch Squadra Donne – Shutt VR/Bikefood
36 Lyndsey Glazier Team Hope Factory Racing
37 Sophie Black Team Royal London 360 Isle Of Man
38 Elizabeth Holden Team Royal London 360 Isle Of Man
39 Anna Christian Team Scott Contessa Epic
40 Katie Evans Team Type 1
41 Janet Birkmyre Torq Performance
42 Jessica Stone Unior Tools Team
43 Joanna Tindley VC St Raphael
44 Adel Tyson-Bloor VC St Raphael
45 Louise Clowes Squadra Donne – Shutt VR/Bikefood
46 Claire Rutherford Vivelo-Bikes/Inverse Cyclaim RT
47 Penny Rowson Matrix Fitness – Prendas
48 Jessie Ansell Wonverhampton Wheelers
49 Maxine Filby RWD Brakes Factory Racing Team
50 Clemence Copie High Wycombe Cycling Club
51 Isabelle Clarke Lichfield City CC