Team News: Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT

Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT riders Chris Marsh, Charlie Orchard and James Veal travelled to the mainland for first round of the Goodwood Summer Series

Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT 2023 (Race Report – w/e 30/04/2023)

Photo courtesy of Neil Finch

Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT riders Chris Marsh, Charlie Orchard and James Veal travelled to the mainland for first round of the Goodwood Summer Series last Tuesday at the famous Goodwood motor racing circuit. Over 60 riders were on the start sheet and weather conditions were good on the night, with a headwind start/finish and a fast tailwind section which proved to the place on the track to try to get away from the bunch. The race was full of attacks with many riders not wanting a bunch sprint finish.

A group of 4 riders make a break in the latter stage of the race and managed to stay away to the finish. The bunch had to settle for a sprint to take the minor places – James rode a tactical race and managed to take 8th place on the night with Charlie and Chris finishing with the bunch. The lads are looking forward to the next round on Tuesday and are hoping to improve on their result from this week.