Team News: Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT

Over 70 riders signed up to compete for the second time on the Colemans 10 mile course in the final round of the Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT Evening TT Series last Thursday

Team News: Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT

Evening TT Series Report – Thursday, 17th August 2023

Over 70 riders signed up to compete for the second time on the Colemans 10 mile course in the final round of the Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT Evening TT Series last Thursday. Conditions were favourable and the sun was shining, however a strong easterly wind which had picked up during the afternoon hampered the chances of the course record being broken, but despite this there were some fast times and PBs set on the night.

Although most of the category standings had been decided in the previous rounds, there were still a few podium places up for grabs on the night and the racing didn’t disappoint.
Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT rider Kev Chant, fresh back from winning Gold in the Individual TT at the Island Games, took the Overall Series title, powering home in a time of 20.13 to take his 5th Series win. Team mate, James Veal and Chris Till (NAUT Cycling) finished in joint 2nd place on the night in a time of 22.18 which secured them the Vet40+ and Non-WLWM category top spots respectively.

Martin Piper (NAUT Cycling) having already secured 2nd place in the Series Non-WLWM category put in another solid performance, finishing in a time of 23.33, which was enough to make him the Series top Vet50+ rider. In the Vet 60+ category, Steve Taylor retained his 2022 title by being unbeaten this season, coming home in a respectable time of 25.29 and Dominique Munday took another well-earned win in a time of 27.11, despite a mechanical before the race, to make her the Overall champion.

Ewan Cook dominated the Junior category, pulling out faster times each round to take his 2nd Series title, finishing 5th overall on the night by crossing the finish line in 23.27. Phoebe Heng (IOW Triathlon Club) was the fastest of the upcoming Junior Girls, pulling out another great ride taking the win in 32.30 and her first Overall Series title.

Organisers, Jerry and Julie Cooper said: ‘We’re now in our 5th year of organising the cycling events and the Evening TT Series is still proving to be really popular with the Island’s cycling community. It’s fantastic to see so many cyclists and triathletes, ranging in age from the 12 yr old Juniors to the Vet 60+ riders, signing up for the events and there is always such a great atmosphere at the races which makes it all worthwhile’.

‘The team are fortunate to have such great sponsors in Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries, Island Renewables Ltd, Kreative Studios, West Wight Alpacas, Porchfield Cricket Club and Chessell Pottery who have supported the Series by providing prizes, trophies and venues for the HQ and we really couldn’t hold the events without the support of the volunteers who give up their time to help out on the night’

‘Over £200 was also raised on the night for our charity partner Mountbatten through donations and the sale of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw to be held on Sunday, 10th September and we’re now well on our way to hitting our target of £2,500 this year, which is brilliant’

‘We’re now looking forward to the Open Time Trial on the new Military Road course next month and the Hill Climbs Championships to end another successful season’

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RESULT
1. CHANT Kev WLWM 20.13
2. TILL Chris NAUT Cycling 22.18
2. VEAL James WLWM V 22.18
4. PETT James WLWM V 22.59
5. COOK Ewan WLWM J 23.27
6. AMBROSINI Connor Independent 23.32
7. PIPER Martin NAUT Cycling V 23.33
8. NOLAN Oli WLWM 23.44
9. MARTIN Paul NAUT Cycling V 23.50
10. FORSTER Paul NAUT Cycling V 23.52
11. ORCHARD Charlie WLWM 24.00
12. WILLIAMS Sean NAUT Cycling V 24.14
13. LONGFORD Mark Vectis Academy V 24.35
14. DAVIES Jack Independent 24.38
15. DIXON Rollo NAUT Cycling V 24.40
16. GREENEN Adam Vectis Academy/NAUT 24.52
17. WILSON Craig Wight Tri V 24.55
18. WILLIAMS Billy NAUT Cycling J 24.57
19. MORGAN Dan IOW Triathlon Club V 25.01
20. ROGERS James WLWM 25.06
21. EDMONSTON Lawrence NAUT Cycling V 25.08
22. FOSTER Kev WLWM V 25.20
23. TAYLOR Steve NAUT Cycling V 25.29
24. MORRISON Roger NAUT Cycling V 25.31
25. ATTRIDGE Marcus Bike Jockey V 25.31
26. HENDY Harrison HUP J 25.32
27. WILLIAMS Eric NAUT Cycling J 25.38
28. WESOL Patryk Independent V 25.38
29. MARINELLI Georgio Vectis Academy 25.49
30. HENG James IOW Triathlon Club J 25.51
31. POWER Kevin Independent V 26.04
32. POWELL Stefan NAUT Cycling V 26.06
33. WILLIAMS Jude Independent 26.09
34. MORGAN Henry IOW Triathlon Club J 26.15
35. HENDY Paul HUP V 26.21
36. ORCHARD Graham NAUT Cycling V 26.29
37. HARRINGTON-VOGT Bernard Independent 26.37
38. JOHNSON Rob Wight Tri 26.46
39. OATLEY Garth NAUT Cycling V 26.53
40. WEBB Paul Wight Tri V 27.00
41. MUNDAY Dominique NAUT Cycling 27.11
42. WRAY Dom NAUT Cycling 27.20
43. JONES Charis Wight Tri 27.20
44. COOPER Dave WLWM V 27.30
45. McALISTER Trevor Wight Tri V 27.31
46. WILLIAMS Millie Vectis Academy 27.57
47. BENNIS Laoise Vectis Academy 28.01
48. LELE Nadia WLWM 28.30
49. MELLOR Russ Wight Tri V 29.05
50. DOORLY Rob Wight Tri V 29.27
51. MOORE Pete WLWM V 29.31
52. LONGFORD Rob Independent 29.56
53. DUNLOP Liz Wight Tri V 30.18
54. KIMBER Mike Wight Tri V 30.31
55. MATTHEWS Harvey Independent J 31.09
56. ELTON-WALTERS Arielle Wight Tri 31.10
57. JENKINSON Mark IOW Triathlon Club V 31.22
58. CAVE Louie NAUT Cycling J 31.57
59. HENG Phoebe IOW Triathlon Club J 32.30
60. ELTON-WALTERS Lizzi Wight Tri 32.52
61. HICKMAN Annette Wight Tri V 33.37
62. LONGFORD Toby Independent J 34.37
63. STEWARD Annabelle IOW Triathlon Club J 35.00
64. JENKINSON Jasper IOW Triathlon Club J 37.36
65. ELTON-WALTERS Nigel Independent V 38.31
66. MORGAN Darcey IOW Triathlon Club J 41.43