Report/Results: Misterton Madness Cross Weekend

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 West Midlands Cyclo-cross league at Misterton Madness  (Lutterworth) proved a massive hit with 490 competitors in various categories. 

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Round Eight of the ultra popular West Midlands Cyclo-cross league sponsored by Waldrons Solicitors ventured out of the region into the East Midlands as the latest event was staged at Misterton Hall near Lutterworth. The event was promoted by South Leicestershire based Welland Valley Cycling Club.

The event proved a massive hit with 490 competitors in various categories. The autumn colours of the splendid surroundings of Misterton Hall were enhanced as the sun shone for the duration of the event. The course proved to be technically challenging with the varied terrain of fast shale pathways, tarmac roadways, dry woodlands and strength sapping meadowland.

Under 10’s
With a number of clubs with strong Youth Development schemes within the region the Under 10’s race was contested by 83 riders. On a specially designed circuit the racing through-out was incredibly close.

Top 3 U10 Boys
Ben Askey 00:09:47 u10M 1 Male 4
Christian Stevens 00:10:14 u10M 2 Male 4
Alex Barker 00:10:51 u10M 3 Male 4

Top 3 U10 Girls
Exciting race with Daisy snatching victory from the promoting clubs Fay Garner.

Daisy Rollason 00:12:31 u10F 1 Female 4
Fay Garner 00:12:31 u10F 2 Female 4
Isla Blain 00:13:02 u10F 3 Female 4

Top 3 U8 Boys
Welland Valley CC youngster Dominic Switzer stormed to a superb victory.

Dom Switzer 00:12:50 u8M 1 Male 4
Samuel Tomlinson 00:13:23 u8M 2 Male 4
Charlie Coleston-shields 00:13:29 u8M 3 Male 4

Top 3 U8 Girls
Grace Styler 00:10:24 u8F 1 Female 3
Elena rose Fereday 00:10:29 u8F 2 Female 3
Ella Tandy 00:10:40 u8F 3 Female 3

Top 3 U6 Boys
Another victory for Welland Valley as George Clark powered his dinner plate sized wheels to victory.
George Clark 00:13:50 u6M 1 Male 3
Edward Unugurs 00:15:24 u6M 2 Male 3
Corin Bradley 00:10:01 u6M 3 Male 2

Top 2 U6 Girls
Lottie Styler 00:10:25 u6F 1 Female 2
Lauren Oldfield 00:11:29 u6F 2 Female 2

Under 12’s
The Under 12’s race was a very exciting as the lead changed on numerous occasions.
Once the 53 riders had negotiated the swooping Barnes, Smith and Snelson had a titanic battle.

Top 3 Boys
Daniel Barnes 00:17:00 u12M 1 Male Lichfield City CC 5
Connor Smith 00:17:06 u12M 2 Male Lichfield City CC 5
Skip Snelson 00:17:15 u12M 3 Male Team Milton Keynes 5

Top 3 Girls
Josie Nelson 00:18:49 u12F 1 Female Solihull CC 5
Rachel Mayhew 00:20:46 u12F 2 Female Solihull CC 5
Libby Smith 00:22:07 u12F 3 Female 5

Juniors, Vets 50 and Ladies
Excellent racing in all of the categories. Preslav Dimitrov produced a very impressive performance to win the Junior race. Promising Junior Female Sian Botteley made the transfer from road racing to cross with ease as she rode to an impressive victory.

Lydia Gurley once again rode strongly to dominate the Ladies race and soloed to a fine victory. Phil Roach set the early pace in the Veterans race as Mick Davies and Pete Harris chasing hard. As the race drew to a close Davies powered across to Roach to set up a tight sprint to the line. On the slight drag to the finish Roach and Davies were evenly matched, Davies exploded out of the final corner to snatch a fine victory from Roach.

Top 3 Juniors
Preslav Dimitrov 00:42:50 JM 1 Male Solihull CC 7
Anthony Neave 00:42:51 JM 2 Male Stourbridge CC 7
James Garratt 00:43:46 JM 3 Male Welland Valley CC 7

Top Female Junior
Sian Botteley 00:46:06 JF 1 Female Shutt Velo Rapide 6

Top Ladies
Lydia Gurley 00:49:39 SF 1 Female Birmingham University Cycling Club 7
Ceris Styler 00:43:26 SF 2 Female Halesowen A & CC 6
Karen Summers 00:44:08 V40F 3 Female Wrekinsport CC 6

Top 3 Vets 50+
Michael Davies 00:43:17 V50M 1 Male Team Pedal Power 7
Philip Roach 00:43:20 V50M 2 Male 7
Peter Harris 00:44:42 V55M 3 Male Pearce Cycles RT 7

Youth Event
The Youth event was won by Josh Waters. East Midland riders dominated the Youth race as the event was used as a selection race for the inter-area championships. Charlotte Brought dominated the Girls race. In the Under 14 Boys race it was another tight battle between Lewis Askey and Matt Ellis. Ellis attacked with two laps remaining and looked very pleased as he crossed the finish line.

Top 3 Boys
Josh Waters 00:27:05 u16M 1 Male Sherwood Pines Cycles 5
Tim James 00:27:36 u16M 2 Male Bourne Whls CC 5
Ollie Peckover 00:27:49 u16M 3 Male Sherwood Pines Cycles 5

Top 3 Girls
Charlotte Broughton 00:33:53 u16F 1 Female MG Decor 5
Madeleine Gammons 00:35:19 u16F 2 Female Bourne Whls CC 5
Isabelle Boon 00:27:39 u16F 3 Female Derby Mercury RC 4

Top 3 U14 Boys
Matthew Ellis 00:30:16 u14M 1 Male Sherwood Pines Cycles 5
Lewis Askey 00:30:29 u14M 2 Male Lichfield City CC 5
Toby Barnes 00:30:55 u14M 3 Male Lichfield City CC 5

Top 3 U14 Girls
Ellie Smith 00:27:54 u14F 1 Female Matlock CC 4
April Tracey 00:28:34 u14F 2 Female Leics RC 4
Ellie Russell 00:28:35 u14F 3 Female Mid Shropshire Whls 4

Seniors & Vets 40
The final event of the day was dominated by Paul Cox. From the start Paul took total control of the Senior event as Steven Roach, Gareth Whitwall and Matt Barratt battled for remaining steps on the podium. As Booth showed his class at the head of the race a crash into the course markings didn’t stop Roach from taking second ahead of Whitwall.

Veteran Dan Alexander rode a faultless race to catch and pass all of the Senior riders bar Cox. 136 riders contested the final race.
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Top 6 Seniors
Paul Cox 00:53:57 SM 1 Male Pedal Power Loughborough 9
Steven Roach 00:54:55 SM 2 Male PM 9
Gareth Whittall 00:55:05 SM 3 Male PM 9
Matt Barnett 00:55:13 SM 4 Male Naked Cycles 9
Philip Hinch 00:55:35 SM 5 Male Brotherton Cycles 9
Andrew Tamplin 00:56:22 SM 6 Male Bicicielo Birmingham 9

Top 3 Veterans
David Alexander 00:54:52 V40M 1 Male Zepnat 9
Stephen Knight 00:55:46 V45M 1 Male Team Jewson/Thule/Kinesis/CNP/MI Racing-Ride 9
Phil Blacker 00:56:46 V40M 2 Male Team Jewson/Thule/Kinesis/CNP/MI Racing-Ride 9

LVRC Cyclo- cross
1 Chris Bradley A 1 24 13 44:59
2 Dave McMullen E 1 5 13 45:39
3 Peter Busby C 1 2 13 46:28
4 Peter Turner D 1 10 13 46:38
5 Andy Webb C 2 22 13 47:04
6 Andy Hill C 3 28 13 48:06
7 Mark Farrar B 1 17 13 48:07
8 Phil Evans D 2 9 13 48:11
9 Andy Jones E 2 15 13 48:32
10 Richard Lewis B 2 23 12 46:20
11 Simon Dighton C 4 1 12 46:45
12 Phil Cooper F 1 4 12 46:51
13 Alan Buxby B 3 19 12 47:12
14 Neil Doherty A 2 27 12 47:36
15 John Gabriel E 3 6 12 48:44
16 Mick McDonald F 2 16 11 45:14
17 Dave Walker C 5 20 11 46:04
18 John Houghton A 3 11 11 47:12
19 Dean Masters A 4 26 11 47:59
20 Peter Vatian C 6 7 11 48:23
21 Stuart Walters G 1 18 11 49:08
22 Jeremy Switzer A 5 29 10 46:23
23 Linda Hubbard D 3 21 10 47:56
24 John Griffin H 1 14 9 47:17
25 Jeff Jones F 3 13 9 47:46
26 Gerald Blackwood H 2 12 9 48:04
27 Tony Summerfield H 3 8 8 49:18

Many thanks to Mrs Craven for the use of Misterton Hall, members / friends of Welland Valley CC and WMCLL.
Vic & Dean Barnett, Organisers.

 

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