2013 UCI World Masters Track Cycling Championships – Day 1

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There was a day of Time Trials for the sprinters and Pursuits for the endurance riders on day 1 of the World Track Cycling Masters Championships at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester (Sunday).

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October 6-12, 2013 | 400 entries from 28 countries

Date: October 6

The day began with qualifying for the Pursuit Championships with finals for the Time Trials and Pursuits following that as the first World Championships for Men and Women were decided on the boards of this famous track.

British riders took their fair share of the rainbow jerseys but the USA and Australia were also on the top step as was a rider from Latvia and another fron New Zealand with Japanese riders also challenging for the medals. It was a truly international start to these World Championships.

Mens Pursuit 75+

Britain’s Brian Dacey won the Gold medal in the 2000 metre pursuit beating Gordon Johnston in an all British series. Dacey was also the fastest of the five British qualifiers but winning the title was no easy task as Johnston was less than half a second slower over the distance. The bronze medal match was a more decisive affair with John King being caught by David Sankey.

Finals
1. Brian Dacey, Gbr 2.54.652
2. Gordon Johnston Gbr 2.55.061
3. David Sankey, Gbr
4. John King, Gbr caught

Qualifying
1. Brian Dacey, Gbr 2.53.533
2. Gordon Johnston, Gbr 2.55.519
3. David Sankey, Gbr 3.03.989
4. John King, Gbr 3.16.570
5. Neil Orrell Gbr 3.29.331

Men Pursuit 70-74
With the results of the final matching the positions of each rider in qualifying, it was Leo Menstrina of the USA who won yet another Rainbow jersey after beating fellow American Michael Williams in the final by four seconds in the 2,000 metre race off. In the Bronze medal ride, Britain’s Peter Robertson won the bronze from Roger Langlois of France.

2013 Podium Mens 70-74 IP

Finals
1. Leo Menstrina USA 2.44.519
2. Michael Williams, USA 2.48.642
3. Peter Robertson, Gbr 2.49.190
4. Roger Langlois, Fra 2.53.906

Qualifying
1. Leo Menstrina USA 2.44.119
2. Michael Williams, USA 2.45.415
3. Peter Robertson, Gbr 2.45.767
4. Roger Langlois, Fra 2.51.326
5. Jim Turner USA 2.55.987
6. Barry Ferguson, Gbr 3.00.229
7. Antonio Santivecchi Arg 3.17.813

Men Pursuit 65-69
There was a Gold medal for New Zealand’s Colin Claxton when he put two seconds into Graham Truelove in the final for the rainbow jersey. The Bronze medal went to David Rutherford to make two Brits on the podium after he destroyed the medal hopes of the USA’s Jack Kelso.

2013 Podium Mens 65-69 IP

Finals
1. Colin Claxton, Nzl 2.37.748
2. Graham Truelove Gbr 2.39.796
3. David Rutherford, Gbr 2.39.460
4. Jack Kelso, USA 2.42.013

Qualifying
1. Colin Claxton, Nzl 2.35.763
2. Graham Truelove, Gbr 2.38.363
3. David Rutherford, Gbr, 2.38.936
4. Jack Kelso, USA 2.39.445
5. Ben Christiansen, Den 2.40.781
6. Steffan Hansen, 2.41, 073
7. Michael Briat, 2.43, 895
8. Michael Allen, Gbr 2.43.989
9. Sandy Wallace Gbr 2.44.733
10. John Moss, RSA 2.48 449
11. Peter Jenn, Gbr 2.50.245
12. Enrique Moyano Arg 2.53.761
13. George Grant, Gbr 2.56.042
14. Roger Jones, Gbr 3.01.557
15. Jose Olaskoaga Spain 3.02.122
16. Bill Nelson, Can 3.04.100

Men Pursuit 60-64

2013 Podium Mens 60-64 IP

Not for the first time, the North East’s (England) Steve Davies stood on the top step of the podium at a World Masters after he caused an upset by beating fastest qualifier David Gomer of Australia in the final for the Gold. There was less than a second in the nail-biting final but Steve’s experience saw him through the middle part of the pursuit to lead the race to the line showing true grit. The Bronze medal went to third fastest qualifier Patrick Gellineau of the USA who defeated fellow countryman David Mulica.

Final
1. Steve Davies Gbr 2.31.002
2. David Gomer, Aus 2.31.937
3. Patrick Gellineau, USA 2.35.028
4. David Mulica USA 2.37.350

Qualifying
1. David Gomer, Aus 2.30.645
2. Steve Davies, Gbr, 2.31.000
3. Patrick Gellineau, USA 2.35634
4. David Mulica USA 2.36.440
5. Mike Lawson, 2.37.487
6. Paul Davies, Gbr 2.47.643
7. Giuseppe Bortoliero, Ita 2.49.341
8. Brian Jones, Gbr 2.58.322

Women Time Trial 35-39
There was an Aussie 1-2 in this race with Jessica Laws recording a faster time for the 500 metres than her compatriot Rebecca Wheadon with Carolien van Herrikhuyzen of the Netherlands in third.

Result
1. Jessica Laws, Aus 37.955
2. Rebecca Wheadon, Aus 38.432
3. Carolien van Herrikhuyzen Ned 38.565
4. Kate Rudd Ireland 39.972
5. Wickie Birkholm Denmark 40.496
6. Lee Johns Aus 40.957
7. Sarah Tombs Gbr 44.005

Women Time Trial 40-44
Alison Chisholm was wearing a rainbow jersey after racing to the fastest time in this 500 metre effort against the watch with New Zealand’s Erin Criglington second and Canadian Ann-Brit Ericksen third.

Result
1. Alison Chisholm, Gbr, 37.108
2. Erin Criglington, Nzl, 38.269
3. Ann-Brit Ericksen Canada 39.540
4. Cheryl Fuller Muller, USA 39.560
5. Renee Covington, Aus 39.690
6. Catherine Hooton, Aus 39.816

Women Time Trial 45-49

Gea Johnson of the USA prevented Britian’s Janet Birkmyre adding another rainbow jersey to her extensive collection when the rider from the USA was just under a second faster over the 500 metres with Birkmyre another second plus faster than Buffie Whestewald of the USA.

Result
1. Gea Johnson USA 36.415
2. Janet Birkmyre Gbr 37.400
3. Buffie Whestewald USA 38.509
4. Jannie Bormann Den 38.971
5. Debbie Capewell, Gbr 39.300
6. Jeanette Baxter Gbr 42.374
7. Edvige Pettinato Ita 44.841

Women Time Trial 50-54

2013_WorldMastersPodiumWomen50-54Emi Wachi-Tara Unversagt- Makiko Hamada
Tara Unversagt of the USA continued that country’s great run in the Championships with a very narrow win over Japan’s Emi Wachi with another Japanese rider Makiko Hamada in third.

Result
1. Tara Unversagt USA 40.156
2. Emi Wachi Japan 40.189
3. Makiko Hamada Japan 41.661
4. Suzanne Duncan-Gilbert Gbr 41.757
5. Petra Kluender Ger 42.647
6. Sue Challen Aus 42.678
7. Jane Chateaubriand USA 43.537
8. Orla Hendron Ireland 44.257

Women Time Trial 55+
There was a British 1-2 in this event as Glynis Francis beat Susan Smith by less than a second over 500 metres with Bonnie Woodbury of the USA in third.

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Result
1. Glynis Francis Gbr 41.371
2. Susan Smith, Gbr 42.192
3. Bonnie Woodbury, USA 42.656
4. Arja Scrasbrook Finland 43.683
5. Brenda Tate, Gbr 43.725
6. Jennifer Sammons Aus 44.844
7. Gwynneth Rixon Gbr 44.849
8. Jenni Nicholson, Gbr 46.482
9. Heather Sanderson Gbr 46.667
10. Julie Shuttleworth, Gbr 50.613

Men Time Trial 50-54
A very familiar face on the top step of the podium, Aussie Geoff Stoker took the Gold medal in this race against the watch over 500 metres defeating Adrian Dent by the narrowest of margins with Wil Zegers (USA) not far away in third after a quality final.

2013_Podium_Men-50-54_TTAdrian Dent-Geoff Stoker-Wil Zegers

Result
1. Geoff Stoker, Aus 34.405
2. Adrian Dent, Gbr 34.641
3. Wil Zegers, USA, 35.186
4. Hayes Todd, USA 35.269
5. Martin Stephens, Gbr 35.275
6. Daniel Zicavo Arg 35.314
7. Ferruccio Veschetti Ita 35.562
8. Thomas Donohue, USA 35.717
9. Roberto Dardi, Ita 35.864
10. Phillippe Vernet, Fra 35.983

Men Time Trial 55-59
The rider known as ‘Legro’, Dave Le Grys, won yet another title to add to a huge collection of Masters rainbow jerseys. Approaching an age when he can claim a bus pass in his native country of Britain, the Essex rider was the only one under 35 seconds beating old adversary Steve Cronshaw with Richard Voss of the USA in third. There were no less than four USA riders in the top eight.

2013_Podium_Men-55-59_TT

Result
1. Dave Legrys, Gbr 34.835
2. Steve Cronshaw, Gbr 35.263
3. Richard Voss, USA 35.402
4. James Theile USA 35.639
5. Jay Wolkoff, USA 35.928
6. Aron Seiken, USA 36.727
7. David Smith, GBr 37.245
8. Gary Hartles, 37.915
9. Simon Lusk, NZL 39.085
10. Gary Lawrence, USA 39.125
11. Mark Minting, Gbr 39.196
12. Jeff Winstanley, Gbr 39.504
13. Paul Dodd, Gbr 40.201
14. Ian Loudon, RSA 41.906

Men Time Trial 35-39
Bruce Croall recorded a sensational time that is a world’s best for the age category at the World Masters championships in winning the Rainbow jersey in this kilometre long race against the watch. Whilst the time fell short of the time he was aiming for to meet the time required by Scotland for the Commonwealth Games qualification, it was still four seconds plus faster than his nearest rival, Ben Elliott also from Britain. Dario Zampieri of Italy was third, one of three riders recording a 1.07 for the thousand metres.

2013 Podium Mens 35-39 TTBen Elliott-Bruce Croall-Dario Zampieri

Result
1. Bruce Croall, Gbr 1.03 252
2. Ben Elliott, Gbr 1.07.656
3. Dario Zampieri Italy 1.07.850
4. Adam Welch, Gbr 1.07.911
5. Morne van Greuning RSA 1.08.271
6. Henrik Scharling, Den 1.08.434
7. Julien Muselet, Fra 1.10.256
8. Steve Shiers Can 1.10.549
9. Axel Boland, Ned 1.10.642
10. Mark Robinson, Gbr 1.10.915
11. Darryl Thorncraft Aus 1.10.922
12. Ariel Lopezg 1.11.424
13. Graeme Hatcher, 1.12.146
14. Jason Streather, 1.14.294
15. Victor Velasquez 1.20.587

Men Time Trial 40-44
Ainars Kiksis of Latvia showed that the World Masters is a real melting pot of contenders from around the World as he defeated Neil Potter of Britain in the race over 750 metres. Allen Vugrinicic of the USA was the Bronze medallist making it a real international podium.

2013 Podium Mens 40-44 TT

Result
1. Ainars Kiksis, Latvia 48.929
2. Neil Potter Gbr 49.628
3. Allen Vugrinicic USA 50.613
4. Joseph Santaniello NOR 50.801
5. Gavin White AUS 51.289
6. Harri Rajaniemi Finland 51.303
7. John Bagnall GBR 51.491
8. Mitsuru Watanabe JPN 51.822
9. Alessandro Picco ITA 52.225
10. Matthew Glanville AUS 52.714
11. Hugh Mulhearne IRL 53.397
12. Martin Ruepp SUI 53.452
13. Matias Francisco Gullino ARG 54.066
14. Guy TUCKER USA 54.129
15. Dario Ayala PUR 54.175
16. Thomas Mains USA 54.284
17 John McClelland GBR 54.559
18. Marlon Moncrieffe Gbr 54.914
19. Luis Morales CHI 54.986
20. Brendan Whelan IRL 55.040
21. Jaco Scholtz RSA 55.227
22. Dan Ellmore GBR 55.486
23. Scott Laliberte CAN 55.889
24. Paul Gittins GBR 56.381
25. KOTZE Ryno RSA 56.578
26. Ricardo Gomez Valussi ARG 57.066
27. John Peter Wheeler RSA 57.318
28. Hue Rhodes USA 59.831

Men Time Trial 45-49
Record holder in this category Chris Murray of Australia showed he was still on another level to his rivals beating Philip Houlton by just under two seconds with Brian Abers of the USA in third.

Result
1 Chris Murray AUS 48.877
2 Philip Houlton GBR 50.678
3 Brian Abers USA 51.131
4 James Lawrence USA 51.753
5 James Tainter USA 51.878
6 David Brinton USA 52.029
7 Luis Mario Vegetti ARG 52.173
8 Fabio Alberti ITA 53.524
9 Claus Jorgensen DEN 54.271
10 Gawain Bailey GBR 54.657
11 Alvaro Nunez CHI 54.859
12 Martin Pockett GBR 55.119
13 Roger Nicholas NZL 55.462
14 Alastair Taylor GBR 55.705
15 Miguel Angel Espinoza CHI 59.812
16 Brian Coonan IRL 1:01.879

Full Results: http://www.cyclingmasters.com/site/results/2013-results

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