Event News: Clayton Spring Classic

Still space for more entries especially Elite riders for the Clayton Spring Classic (February 25) – this early season North West road race held as a handicap is held over 15 laps of the small Bashall Eaves 3.9 mile circuit and has an impressive former winners list.

Event News: Clayton Spring Classic

The Clayton Spring Classic (February 25) – this early season North West road race held as a handicap is held over 15 laps of the small Bashall Eaves 3.9 mile circuit and has an impressive former winners list.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/295320/Clayton-Spring-Classic-Handicap

With the 11th of February closing date approaching, the 80 rider maximum has not been reached yet and with only two Elite entries to date more Elite riders are wanted for the race. Former winner Si Wilson is expected to be on the start.

Clayton Spring Classic Handicap organiser Neil Welsh has confirmed that title sponsorship of the 56th annual running of the event on 25/2 will come from Blackburn-based Accountancy firm PM+M. The firm already has a strong cycling connection through their regular cycle networking events for business professionals, which bring keen cyclists closer to the Audit, Accounting, Cloud, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Financial Planning services they offer.

Secondary support has been secured from Burnley College via their £6.5m Fitness Evolution centre. The prize list will be strengthened by session vouchers providing access to: – Cryotherapy suite (reaching minus 90 degrees)
– Environmental chamber (controlling humidity, altitude, temperature and oxygen levels)
– Hydrotherapy suite (including Jacuzzi, plunge pool, sauna and steam room)
– High performance gym
– Treatment centre

The facilities are used by the College’s Elite Athletes, as well as visiting professional athletes and sports teams, as well as students on Sport and Fitness courses who will have access to the very latest, cutting-edge facilities and equipment.

FORMER WINNERS
2019: Oliver Rees
2018: Ryan Perry
2017: Jacob Hennessy
2016: Tom Pidcock
2015: Peter Williams
2014: Simon Wilson
2013: Richard Handley
2012: Richard Hepworth
2011: Dean Downing & Tom Murray (dead heat)
2010: Dan Craven
2009: Rob Hayles
2008: Chris Newton
2007: Ian Stannard
2006: Chris Newton
2005: Kevin Dawson
2004: Kevin Dawson
2003: Gary Adamson
2002: Bill Nickson
2001: Cancelled
2000: Robin Sharman
1999: Mark Lovatt
1996: Paul Curran
1986: Mark Gornall
1983: Chris Ridings
1981: Alan Gornall
1980: Des Fretwell
1978: John Parker
1977: Dave Broadbent
1976: Alan Kemp
1975: Dave Broadbent
1974: Alan Kemp
1973: John Kenworthy
1972. Tony Gornall
1971. John Clewarth