It was mightily close between the top two in Round 11 of the SB Sports Injuries Series with a single second ensuring the victory for Matt Gibbons in Wrekinsport’s Gordon Davies 19. Held over two laps of the lumpy Shawbirch – Cotwall Bank circuit, Gibbons just edged out Series leader Bryn Davies with a fine effort of 42 minutes 39 seconds. That effort moved Gibbons up to 4th in the Overall standings and shows his improving form as the Nova Raider made this his first victory in this Series. A delighted Gibbons commented: “My pacing was good and I finished strong, which was the smallest difference in a good night’s racing. Good conditions and a tough course, but thanks to Wrekinsport“.

Davies also took the runner-up spot in the Veterans competition too with an excellent +7:48, and despite being pushed out on the night tightened his grip on both the Overall and Veterans Series, stretching his lead in the former to a giant 82 points and to 60 points in the latter. He stated: “It was a very close Top 3. My first time on the course, I enjoyed it, though went out a little to cautiously on the first lap. I pushed hard on the second, but needed to push more on the first one. Well done to Matt, a great ride, and thanks to Wrekinsport and all involved for a great night’s racing“.

Pushing Davies out in the Veterans event was Stuart Proctor with a fine +8:25, with the Revolutions Racing rider also capturing third Overall in 42:56. Proctor knows this circuit well, and revealed he was using it as training for the Shropshire Championship 10: “I was using it for pacing practise for the big ride, and I think I nailed it. I felt great the whole way round, I didn’t suffer from cramp, and I smashed a new Personal Best – what’s not to like! Thanks all at Wrekinsport for hosting, becoming a bit of a favourite course now! Super close for the Top two, chapeau guys“!

The Top two in the Women’s Series went head-to-head with Pauline Hughes taking the win in 49:10 pushing Jenny Newton into the runner-up spot in 51:18 to stretch her Women’s Series lead by two points. Hughes wasn’t finished there either claiming 3rd spot in the Veterans on +6:58 30 seconds ahead of Nova Raider Scott Harris. She commented: “It was my first time on this course and really enjoyed it. Thank you to all timekeepers & marshals, especially those at the bridge! A top night by Wrekinsport, a lovely atmosphere“.

Making an entry into the Junior Series Mid Shropshire Wheelers’ Henri Bedford tried his hand at his longest ever time trial with a little persuasion – and loved it. The 13 year-old put in a great effort of 51:51 to debut in the Junior table at 5th spot, and seems ready for more, stating: “Having only ridden 10 mile Time Trials before I was a little nervous when I was encouraged to sign up for the 19. I like to challenge myself, and it seemed like a perfect opportunity to do so encouraged by members of Wrekin Sport Cycling Club. Crossing the line in 51:51 I was incredibly proud of my first attempt and can’t wait to have another chance at riding it to see if I can improve my PB now set. For the time being, I am going to be concentrating on the 10 mile distance having recently qualified for the Nationals again this year. Last year I qualified and finished 4th overall, having only competed in one 10 mile Time Trial event. I would like to say a very big thank you for all the encouragement and support from everyone at Wrekin Sport Cycling Club“.

Wrekinsport riders were competing for The Gordon Davies Trophy, awarded on handicap. When that handicap was applied Daniel Smith came out on top of the pile with an adjusted 39:26. He was delighted to be informed of his win, stating: “Superb! I really enjoyed it“. Meanwhile it was a close call for Silver and Bronze with Kieran Cooksey’s 40:04 just beating Tomas Hales by three seconds.

 

SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Series – Round 11

 

Pos’n Name Club Cat Time Points
1 Matt Gibbons Nova Raiders S 42:39 20
2 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V 42:40 18
3 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V 42:56 16
4 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V 44:18 14
5 Alex Leek SCCA Private Member S 45:05 12
6 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V 45:19 10
7 Andy Rose Nova Raiders V 45:28 8
8 Mark Griffiths Wrekinsport CC V 45:47 6
9 Dave Owen Nova Raiders V 46:33 4
10 Nick Long Nova Raiders S 47:04 2
11 Neil Coles Oswestry Paragon CC V 47:15 2
12 Adam Roberts Nova Raiders V 47:33 2
13 Dave Moore Wrekinsport CC V 48:10 2
14 Dave Gostelow Wrekinsport CC V 48:13 2
15 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV 49:10 2
16 Daniel Smith Wrekinsport CC S 49:26 2
17 Tim Challinor Pro Vision RT V 49:52  
18 Tomas Hales Wrekinsport CC S 50:07 2
19 Steve Elcocks Revolutions Racing V 50:13 2
20 Hayden Beebee Wrekinsport CC S 50:17 2
21 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders V 51:18 2
22 Kieran Cooksey Wrekinsport CC S 51:34 2
23 Henri Bedford Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 51:51 2
24 Chris Pryce Wrekinsport CC V 52:27 2
25 Matt Hale Newport Shropshire CC S 53:21 2
26 Peter Habberley Wrekinsport CC S 53:35 2
27 Steve Grice Newport Shropshire CC V 57:15 2
28 John Rowlands Wrekinsport CC V 57:22 2

 

SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Veterans Series – Round 11

 

Vets Pos’n Name Club Cat Vet +/- Vets Points
1 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V +8:25 20
2 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V +7:48 18
3 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV +6:58 16
4 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V +6:28 14
5 Mark Griffiths Wrekinsport CC V +5:52 12
6 Andy Rose Nova Raiders V +5:44 10
7 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V +5:18 8
8 Neil Coles Oswestry Paragon CC V +4:43 6
9 Dave Gostelow Wrekinsport CC V +4:39 4
10 Dave Owen Nova Raiders V +4:04 2
11 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders V +3:40 2
12 Dave Moore Wrekinsport CC V +3:39 2
13 Adam Roberts Nova Raiders V +2:55 2
14 Tim Challinor Pro Vision RT V +1:29  
15 Steve Elcocks Revolutions Racing V +1:17 2
16 Chris Pryce Wrekinsport CC V -1:15 2
17 John Rowlands Wrekinsport CC V -1:52 2
18 Steve Grice Newport Shropshire CC V -6:38 2

 

SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Women’s Series – Round 11

 

Women’s Pos’n Name Club Cat Time Women’s Points
1 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV 49:10 20
2 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders V 51:18 18

 

SB Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Junior Series – Round 11

 

Junior Pos’n Name Club Cat Time Junior Points
1 Henri Bedford Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 51:51 20

 

Wrekinsport CC Gordon Davies Handicap

 

Pos’n Name Cat Time H/C H/C Time
1 Daniel Smith S 49:26 10:00 39:26
2 Kieran Cooksey S 51:34 11:30 40:04
3 Tomas Hales S 50:07 10:00 40:07
4 Peter Habberley S 53:35 11:30 42:05
5 Dave Moore V 48:10 04:30 43:40
6 Dave Gostelow V 48:13 04:30 43:43
7 John Rowlands V 57:22 12:00 45:22
8 Mark Griffiths V 45:47 00:00 45:47
9 Chris Pryce V 52:27 06:00 46:27
10 Hayden Beebee S 50:17 01:30 48:47

 

Cumulative Standings after eleven rounds

 

Overall

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V 186
=2 Dan Watts SCCA Private Member S 104
=2 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V 104
4 Matt Gibbons Nova Raiders S 96
=5 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V 90
=5 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V 90
7 Alex Leek SCCA Private Member S 66
8 Victor Chetta Mid Shropshire Wheelers S 54
9 Luke Pollard SCCA Private Member S 40
10 Ed Middleton Nova Raiders S 28

 

Veterans

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Bryn Davies Hafren CC V 190
2 Scott Harris Nova Raiders V 130
3 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V 112
4 Tim Beardmore Nova Raiders V 108
5 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV 98
6 David Wilson North Shropshire Wheelers V 46
7 Neil Howells SCCA Private Member V 34
=8 Gary Duncan Paramount CRT V 30
=8 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers V 30
10 Mark Griffiths Wrekinsport CC V 28

 

Women’s

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Pauline Hughes Revolutions Racing LV 136
2 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders LV 128
3 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC LV 86
4 Emma Robinson Wrekinsport CC L 50
5 Jane Chapman Nova Raiders LV 42
6 Becky Lewis Mid Shropshire Wheelers L 40
7 Hollie Owens SCCA Private Member LJ 36
8 Louise Woodvine Paramount CRT L 26
9 Emma Serjeant Hafren CC L 24
=10 Charlotte Chapman Nova Raiders L 20
=10 Rebecca Richardson Hafren CC L 20

 

Juniors

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Sam Morris Revolutions Racing J 58
2 Jack Young Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 46
3 Tyler Brennan Hafren CC J 40
4 Hollie Owens SCCA Private Member LJ 34
=5 Henri Bedford Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 20
=5 Kieran Morris Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 20
7 Ben Pierce Mid Shropshire Wheelers J 18
8 Daphne Jones Mid Shropshire Wheelers LJ 14

 

  • Round 12 of the SB Sports Injuries Series takes place on 8th August at 7pm when Ludlow CC present their ‘Scenic 10 mile event at Long Meadowend near Craven Arms.