North Shropshire Wheelers 25

The 15th and penultimate event of The Friction Hydraulics Series saw a shock County winner, a number of personal bests and three medals settled as riders competing in North Shropshire Wheelers’ 25 between Tern Hill and Shawbirch enjoyed balmy conditions. Won overall by Velotik Racing’s David Williams in a superb time of 52 minutes 46 seconds, the County victory went to Nova Raiders Tim Beardmore, who was as surprised with that win as he was pleased to record a big personal best of 54:22.

Beardmore has been injured for much of the season but has recently made a comeback in low key club events, and with a quality field including another strong rider on the comeback trail Matt Davies and reigning Shropshire Best all Rounder Victor Chetta it was a new bike that did the damage. These were big scalps for Beardmore to take and he was delighted not only to take a win but to help his club extend their defence of the Top Club Award: “My first Open event since March following injury, so I am very pleased with how the race went. I had been putting in some decent times in recent club 10’s on a new bike so was hopeful of a PB. The weather was perfect, and I was amazed to go under 55 minutes and beat some strong riders. Great to get the Team win as well. Thanks to all at North Shropshire Wheelers for organising. Hoping for some more PB’s before the end of the season“.

Davies had won Rounds 13 and 14 but here had to settle for the runner-up spot with a fabulous time of 55:28, just pushing Chetta out by nine seconds. He was complementary about the riders that beat him and enjoyed the course too: “Dave and Tim both did super rides. I was happy with my effort and chuffed to be near the front. A massive thank you to North Shropshire Wheelers for hosting the event and lovely not to face the Peplow pavé anymore“!

Chetta meanwhile couldn’t quite make the best of an almost perfect day despite recording a superb effort of 55:37. Despite finishing 3rd County rider the 16 points gained  were enough to seal Friction Series Silver. Chetta explained how things didn’t quite go to plan: “Beforehand I thought conditions were near perfect so thought a ’53’ was on cards but my legs didn’t co-operate on this occasion. I appreciated how well run the event was by the North’s and enjoyed cakes and conversation at HQ afterwards“. When told he had won Series Silver Chetta added: “I’m pleasantly surprised with this after what seems to have been a funny old season for me“.

Chetta wasn’t the only rider with protesting legs as Deb Hutson-Lumb found things hard going but still posted an impressive Actual time of 1:01:07 to show just why she’s Friction Women’s Champion for 2019, beating Alison Dockney into the Women’s runner-up spot despite her posting a good time of 1:05:55. Hutson-Lumb wasn’t finished there either as she also took the win in the Veteran’s race with an excellent Standard of +13:37, which elevated her into the lead of the Friction Veteran’s Series by 35 points with just one round to go. With so many riders taking advantage of conditions Hutson-Lumb had praise for North Shropshire Wheelers’ James Neale, who beat the hour on a road bike:   “I was really pleased to get the Women’s overall and the County Veteran‘s win. Despite the good conditions I found it really tough. My legs were not agreeing with my head that it was going to be a sub-hour ride! GA great course for a ’25’ and it will be good to get an opportunity to ride it again next year. Congratulations to everyone who PB’d and also to James Neale who went under the hour on his road bike! Great event and great cake, thank you North Shropshire Wheelers and everyone involved“.

Yet another rider on a late season comeback took Veteran’s runner-up as Hutson-Lumb’s team mate Andy Hazell put in a strong +13:13 challenge, pushing out Beardmore by seven seconds and making it a Nova Raiders’ 1-2-3. Hazell commented: “I was pleased with the result, but as usual hoped to have been a bit quicker! A good day and event though, thanks to North Shropshire Wheelers and the marshals“.

Third placed woman Helen Tudor had cause to celebrate as she did enough to capture Friction Women’s Silver thanks to her 1:07:00 ride. The SCCA Chair recognised the efforts of the volunteers helping to put on events when told of her win, stating: “I’m surprised to take second with so many good women riding. Congratulations to Deb on the Series win, she’s had a great season. Thank you to everyone involved in putting the events on“.

In the Friction Junior Series Henri Bedford ended a giant week of competition with a giant win, posting a marvellous personal best 56:38 to take 4th County spot Overall. The 15 year-old has got better and better as the season has progressed and despite some tiredness spilling over from the previous day his competitive spirit wouldn’t be quenched: “My legs were a little sore due to competing at Triathlon Relays the previous day in the heat so I was well pleased with my win, my Overall placing and with a PB. Thank you to North Shropshire Wheelers for hosting, and well done to all riders“.

There was one further medal decided without turning a pedal as 16 year-old Hafren CC rider Sam Holwill can no longer be caught and takes Friction Junior Bronze. When told he commented: “A bit of a surprise to get third in the Friction and Hydraulics Junior Series but I’m pleased nonetheless“.

Result

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series – Round 15

Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Time Points
1 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V 0:54:22 60
2 Matthew Davies Holohan Coaching Race Team S 0:55:28 55
3 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers V 0:55:37 50
4 Henri Bedford Revolutions Racing J 0:56:38 45
5 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers V 0:56:46 40
6 Dean Dovey Nova Raiders V 0:57:15 35
7 Tony Harvey Mid Shropshire Wheelers V 0:58:08 30
8 Rob Jackson Wrekinsport CC V 0:58:28 25
9 Harry Franklin Paramount CRT S 0:58:59 20
10 Oliver Rodwell Wrekinsport CC S 0:59:01 15
11 Graeme Donnell Nova Raiders V 0:59:21 10
12 Allan Henderson Wrekinsport CC S 0:59:36 5
13 James Neale North Shropshire Wheelers S 0:59:44 5
14 Tim Rex North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:00:42 5
15 Peter Escritt Nova Raiders V 1:00:58 5
16 Deb Hutson-Lumb Nova Raiders WV 1:01:07 5
17 Gino Trasatti North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:01:14 5
18 Andy Hazell Nova Raiders V 1:01:27 5
19 Richard Cordova North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:02:50 5
20 Gareth Brookes North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:02:52 5
21 Ian Connolly Ludlow CC V 1:04:05 5
22 Phil Guy North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:04:12 5
23 Mike Rigby North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:05:10 5
=24 Alison Dockney SCCA Private Member W 1:05:55 5
=24 Dave York Mid Shropshire Wheelers V 1:05:55 5
26 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC WV 1:07:00 5
27 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers WV 1:07:46 5
28 Les Boughey North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:08:06 5
29 Robert Elliott Wrekinsport CC V 1:08:14 5
30 Mark Stocks Newport (Shropshire) CC V 1:08:29 5
31 John Robertson SCCA Private Member V 1:08:55 5
32 Stephen Smout North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:09:25 5
33 Jason Davis Paramount CRT V 1:11:23 5
34 Terry Price North Shropshire Wheelers V 1:13:15 5
35 Gary Townsend Newport (Shropshire) CC S 1:16:09 5
36 Elaine Langley North Shropshire Wheelers WV 1:17:58 5
  Kieran Morris SCCA Private Member J DNF  
  Mel Griffiths Mid Shropshire Wheelers V DNS  
  Andrew Lacon Nova Raiders S DNS  
  Richard Howes Wrekinsport CC V DNS  

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship – Round 15

Vets Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Vet +/- Vets Points
1 Deb Hutson-Lumb Nova Raiders WV +13:37 60
2 Andy Hazell Nova Raiders V +13:13 55
3 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V +13:06 50
4 Gino Trasatti North Shropshire Wheelers V +12:01 45
=5 Tony Harvey Mid Shropshire Wheelers V +11:36 40
=5 Dean Dovey Nova Raiders V +11:36 40
7 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers V +10:37 30
8 Rob Jackson Wrekinsport CC V +10:35 25
9 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers V +10:06 20
10 Phil Guy North Shropshire Wheelers V +9:58 15
11 Peter Escritt Nova Raiders V +9:49 10
12 Graeme Donnell Nova Raiders V +9:30 5
13 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers WV +8:49 5
14 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC WV +6:51 5
15 Tim Rex North Shropshire Wheelers V +6:34 5
16 Mike Rigby North Shropshire Wheelers V +5:55 5
17 Dave York Mid Shropshire Wheelers V +5:29 5
18 Richard Cordova North Shropshire Wheelers V +5:25 5
19 Gareth Brookes North Shropshire Wheelers V +5:23 5
20 Robert Elliott Wrekinsport CC V +4:37 5
21 Ian Connolly Ludlow CC V +3:58 5
22 John Robertson SCCA Private Member V +2:29 5
23 Les Boughey North Shropshire Wheelers V +1:10 5
24 Mark Stocks Newport (Shropshire) CC V +0:09 5
25 Stephen Smout North Shropshire Wheelers V -1:34 5
26 Jason Davis Paramount CRT V -3:32 5
27 Elaine Langley North Shropshire Wheelers WV -4:33 5
28 Terry Price North Shropshire Wheelers V -5:59 5

Friction and Hydraulic Services Women’s Championship – Round 15

Women’s Pos’n Forename Surname Cat Club Time Women’s Points
1 Deb Hutson-Lumb WV Nova Raiders 1:01:07 60
2 Alison Dockney W SCCA Private Member 1:05:55 55
3 Helen Tudor WV Oswestry Paragon CC 1:07:00 50
4 Jenny York WV Mid Shropshire Wheelers 1:07:46 45
5 Elaine Langley WV North Shropshire Wheelers 1:17:58 40

Friction and Hydraulic Services Junior Championship – Round 15

Junior Pos’n Forename Surname Club Cat Time Junior Points
1 Henri Bedford Revolutions Racing J 0:56:38 60
  Kieran Morris SCCA Private Member J DNF  

Top Club Award – Round 15

Pos’n Club Points
1 Nova Raiders  120
2 North Shropshire Wheelers 95
3 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 90
4 Holohan Coaching RT 55
5 Wrekinsport CC 50
6 Revolutions Racing 45
7 Paramount CRT 25
8 Newport (Shropshire) CC 10
=9 Ludlow CC 5
=9 Oswestry Paragon CC 5

Cumulative Standings after fifteen rounds

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Ian Nisbett Hafren CC V 600
2 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers V 495
3 Dean Dovey Nova Raiders V 420
4 Matt Davies Holohan Coaching RT S 400
5 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V 385
6 Kirk Vickers Holohan Coaching RT S 305
7 Kieran Morris SCCA Private Member J 285
8 Chris Halford Wrekinsport CC V 265
9 Henri Bedford Revolutions Racing J 265
10 Dean Callister Nova Raiders S 250

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship

Position Name Club Best 12
1 Deb Hutson-Lumb Nova Raiders 645
2 Ian Nisbett Hafren CC 610
3 Dean Dovey Nova Raiders 600
4 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers 440
5 Bryn Davies Hafren CC 360
6 Chris Halford Wrekinsport CC 275
7 Tony Harvey Mid Shropshire Wheelers 270
8 Gino Trasatti North Shropshire Wheelers 195
9 Ian Pollard SCCA Private Member 175
=10 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC 170
=10 William Baugh Ludlow CC 170

Friction and Hydraulic Services Women’s Championship

Women’s Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Deb Hutson-Lumb Nova Raiders 655
2 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC 505
3 Charlotte Chapman Nova Raiders 355
4 Emma Serjeant Hafren CC 335
5 Alison Dockney SCCA Private Member 215
6 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders 200
7 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 145
8 Louise Hurdley Hafren CC 95
9 Natalie Brooks Paramount CRT 95
10 Elaine Langley North Shropshire Wheelers 85

Friction and Hydraulic Services Junior Championship

Junior Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 Kieran Morris SCCA Private Member 465
2 Henri Bedford Revolutions Racing 455
3 Sam Holwill Hafren CC 165
4 Charlie Price Mid Shropshire Wheelers 80
5 George Mills-Keeling Cycle Club Bridgnorth RWG 60
6 George Coombes Evolve 55
7 Alex Hart Mid Shropshire Wheelers 45
8 Rebecca Woodvine Mid Shropshire Wheelers 40

Top Club Award

Position Club Total Points
1 Nova Raiders 1435
2 Hafren CC 1210
3 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 805
4 Holohan Coaching RT 765
5 North Shropshire Wheelers 650
6 Wrekinsport CC 630
7 Revolutions Racing 325
8 Ludlow Brewery RT 280
9 Oswestry Paragon CC 225
10 Ludlow CC 155
11 Newport Shropshire CC 85
12 Clee Cycles 80
=13 Cycle Club Bridgnorth RWG 65
=13 Paramount CRT 65
15 Evolve 5
  • The 16th and final round of the 2019 Friction Hydraulics Series takes place at 3pm on Saturday, 14th September when Nova Raiders run their 10 mile event on the Waters Upton – Hodnet course.