Two-thirds of the County field lowered their personal bests on a glorious afternoon at Brimfield in Round 12 of The Friction Hydraulics Series. Renowned for it’s ability to be fast on the right day, the Ludlow by-pass course paid dividends to travelling riders in the Ludlow CC 10. Leading the charge was Bryn Davies who lopped 50 seconds off his best to beat the 21 minute mark for the first time – and move to the head of the Friction Hydraulics Series as a result.

The Hafren CC rider was ecstatic with his time of 20 minutes 18 seconds, also stretching his lead in the Veteran’s Series after posting a fine +6:00. He commented: “I was very happy with my result, I was confident of getting under 21 after my last time out on the course where I came close but got held up in traffic. I got my pacing right with a strong ride back on the return leg, A good, fast course and the new tarmac helped, thanks to Ludlow CC for hosting the event“.

Davies wasn’t the only rider getting under 21 celebrating a new Personal Best either with Nova Raiders’ Matt Gibbons grabbing the runner-up spot with a fine 20:47 to slice 21 seconds off his previous best. Gibbons is new to time trialling and has been one of the revelations of the season, leading his club home to another big points victory in the Top Club Award where they extended their lead to 625 points thanks to four riders making the Top 10 overall. Gibbons was full of praise for the event stating: “Thanks to Ludlow CC for a good event. Some really quick times about,  and I’m delighted to be under 21 minutes for the first time“.

Riders travelling to the Brimfield course for the first time often set personal bests, and it was no exception for Stuart Proctor who also beat his previous best by 12 seconds. The Revolutions Racing rider stormed around the course in 21:08 to take third spot, also sealing 3rd in the Veteran’s Series with +5:37 and now lies in that exact same 3rd spot in both the Overall and Veteran’s Series. He was impressed with the course, though struggled a little on the hardest part, revealing: “A hot afternoon for a hot course with some hot times! Mind, I wasn’t so keen on the rise up to Sheet Road roundabout. I’m chuffed with getting closer to a sub-21 minute time to get my fastest ever time on a 10 on my first visit to the R10/6B; but much kudos to Bryn and Matt for their efforts“.

Proctor’s club mate Pauline Hughes was another rider having a great day with a big win in the Women’s Series with a fabulous 23:28 and runner-up in the Veterans with +5:48. Hughes cut her personal best by 28 seconds despite a huge challenge from Nova Raiders’ Jenny Newton who beat her best by a giant 2:01 to finish Women’s runner-up in 24:30. Hughes has opened up a 250 point lead in the Women’s Series and lies 40 points behind Davies in the Veteran’s Series and is having a great season. She commented: “I pushed hard from the start. I managed a new Personal Best, as did many others. I’m delighted with the result“.

But a day of Personal Bests was not over yet with Junior winner William Hints also getting in on the act, taking 20 seconds off his previous best with a fine effort of 23:25. The Ludlow CC rider lifted himself to second in the Junior Series and was quick to pass out credit for his success, stating: “I’m delighted to see some results for all the hard work I’ve been putting in over the last 5 months, under the guidance of my Coach Jonty Williams of Spot-on Coaching. I’m very grateful to my parents and club for all their encouragement and support. This result gives me further belief and drive to find out how good I can be as a Road Cyclist and Time Triallist“.

Result

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series – Round 12

 

Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Time Points
1 Bryn Davies Hafren CC S 20:18 60
2 Matt Gibbons Nova Raiders S 20:47 55
3 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V 21:08 50
4 Jacob Sparrow Ludlow Brewery RT S 21:30 45
5 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V 21:35 40
6 Ed Middleton Nova Raiders S 21:56 35
7 Alex Leek SCCA Private Member S 22:03 30
8 Andrew Rose Nova Raiders V 22:20 25
=9 Tony Harvey Mid Shropshire Wheelers V 22:23 20
=9 Dave Owen Nova Raiders V 22:23 20
11 Andy Maxwell Nova Raiders S 22:43 10
12 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V 22:44 5
13 Stephen Bent Ludlow CC V 22:45 5
14 Adam Roberts Nova Raiders V 22:57 5
15 Ian Connolly Ludlow CC V 23:03 5
16 William Hints Ludlow CC J 23:25 5
17 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV 23:28 5
18 David Gostelow Wrekinsport CC V 23:58 5
19 John Robertson Mid Shropshire Wheelers V 24:07 5
20 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders LV 24:30 5
21 Dover Disney Ludlow CC V 25:19 5
22 Patrick Haywood North Shropshire Wheelers V 30:29 5
  Wayne Pryce Wrekinsport CC S DNS-A  
  Ceris Eslava Paramount CRT LV DNS  
  Robin Shedden Wrekinsport CC V DNS  
  Amanda Whitmore Revolutions Racing LV DNS  

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship – Round 12

 

Vets Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Vet +/- Vets Points
1 Bryn Davies Hafren CC S +6:00 60
2 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV +5:46 55
3 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V +5:37 50
4 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V +4:52 45
5 Tony Harvey Mid Shropshire Wheelers V +4:51 40
6 Stephen Bent Ludlow CC V +4:29 35
7 Andrew Rose Nova Raiders V +4:21 30
8 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders LV +4:09 25
9 Dave Owen Nova Raiders V +4:00 20
10 John Robertson Mid Shropshire Wheelers V +3:44 15
11 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V +3:39 10
12 David Gostelow Wrekinsport CC V +3:34 5
13 Ian Connolly Ludlow CC V +3:33 5
14 Adam Roberts Nova Raiders V +3:21 5
15 Dover Disney Ludlow CC V +2:25 5
16 Patrick Haywood North Shropshire Wheelers V +0:48 5

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Women’s Championship – Round 12

 

Women’s Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Time Women’s Points
1 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV 23:28 60
2 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders LV 24:30 55
  Ceris Eslava Paramount CRT LV DNS  
  Amanda Whitmore Revolutions Racing LV DNS  

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Junior Championship – Round 12

 

Junior Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Time Junior Points
1 William Hints Ludlow CC J 23:25 60

 

Top Club Award – Round 12

 

Pos’n Club Points
1 Nova Raiders 200
2 Hafren CC 60
3 Revolutions Racing 55
4 Ludlow Brewery RT 45
5 SCCA Private Member 30
6 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 25
7 Ludlow CC 20
=8 North Shropshire Wheelers 5
=8 Wrekinsport CC 5

 

Cumulative Standings after twelve rounds

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V 615
2 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers S 590
3 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V 445
4 Matt Gibbons Nova Raiders S 365
5 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V 340
=6 Ed Middleton Nova Raiders S 235
=6 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V 235
8 Sam Morris Revolutions Racing J 200
9 Daniel Watts SCCA Private Member S 160
10 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers V 140

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship

 

Vets Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Bryn Davies Hafren CC 595
2 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing 555
3 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing 520
4 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders 380
5 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 255
6 Scott Harris Nova Raiders 235
7 Mark Griffiths Wrekinsport CC 230
8 Gary Duncan Paramount CRT 175
9 David Wilson North Shropshire Wheelers 150
10 David Drew North Shropshire Wheelers 135

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Women’s Championship

 

Women’s Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing 690
2 Charlotte Chapman Nova Raiders 440
3 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders 325
4 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 275
5 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC 255
6 Ceris Eslava Paramount CRT 195
7 Becky Lewis Mid Shropshire Wheelers 190
8 Jane Chapman Nova Raiders 145
9 Juliet Suddaby Mid Shropshire Wheelers 120
10 Sarah Mawhinney Mid Shropshire Wheelers 80

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Junior Championship

 

Junior Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Sam Morris Revolutions Racing 550
2 William Hints Ludlow CC 115
3 Kieran Morris Mid Shropshire Wheelers 55
3 Matty Redworth Mid Shropshire Wheelers 55
5 Sam Holwill Hafren CC 50
6 Ben Pierce Mid Shropshire Wheelers 45
7 Ryan Greaves Mid Shropshire Wheelers 40
8 Henri Bedford Mid Shropshire Wheelers 35
9 Hollie Owens SCCA Private Member 30
10 Jack Young Mid Shropshire Wheelers 25

 

Top Club Award

 

Position Club Total Points
1 Nova Raiders 1640
2 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 1015
3 Revolutions Racing 755
4 Hafren CC 690
=5 Paramount CRT 285
=5 Wrekinsport CC 285
7 SCCA Private Members 280
8 North Shropshire Wheelers 270
9 Rhino Velo Race Team 175
10 Ludlow Brewery RT 170
11 Ludlow CC 115
12 Oswestry Paragon CC 70
13 Clee Cycles 45
14 Newport Shropshire CC 40
15 Market Drayton CC 10

 

  • Round 13 of The Friction Hydraulics Series takes place this Sunday – and there are plenty of medals on offer in the longest distance on the County calendar in The Brian Mear (Bricks) Shropshire Championship 100.