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August Family Fun Ride, 3 August 2014

Another great turnout for our monthly Family Fun Ride again in the New Forest today. After an unexpected rain cloud moved on at the start, the weather was soon all blue skies again as our ride took on the 6 and 11 mile forest trail routes in Deny's Wood near Brockenhurst.

As an added bonus today, the ride was followed by a skills session for the young (and not so young) riders. The obstacle course supplied by Penny and featuring slalom, bottle carrying, balance area, bridge and fearsome limbo bars to squeeze under was LOVED by the kids who all competed to try for a 'clear round', judged by Commissaire Connell. The following prize presentation was also a big hit with the youngsters who all displayed impressive handling skills on the tricky course.

Everyone agreed this was a great addition to our growing youth rides - can't wait for the next one! :)

Pics of the action can be found here

by jez

Sotonia Winchester Crit Races Results, 20 July

4th Cats

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Pos,Name,Club

1,David Fleming ,BAD Tri

2,Daniel Edwards,Sotonia CC

3,Phil Wilks,Sotonia CC

4, Ben Scott-Munden,Sotonia CC

5,Liam Keynes,Odiham Cycling Club

6, Mark Greenwood,Army Cycling Union

7, Adam Meads,Thames Velo

8,James Thomas,Southampton University RC

9,Lee Benson,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club

10,Thomas Rutter,Cheltenham & County CC

11,Rob Hardyman,North Hampshire RC

12,Scott Cole,VC Bristol Webbs of Warmley

13,Paul Ransom,Sotonia CC

14,Chris Brooks,Southampton University RC

15,David Deady,Sotonia CC

16,Daniel Baker,

17,Edward Wu,Sotonia CC

18,Mr Tom Wheeler,Cycle Club Basingstoke

19,Mr Joe White,Southampton University RC

20,Mr Benjamin Skelton,London Dynamo

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Womens E/1/2/3/4

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1 ,Megan Chard ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports,A

2 ,Ruby Chappell,Behind The Bikeshed,2nd

3 ,Sophie-Jo Wylie-Morris,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports,A

4 ,Florence Collyer-Powell,Southampton University RC,3rd

5 ,Jennifer Powell,Cheltenham & County CC,3rd

6 ,Jennifer Goddard,Hargroves Cycles CC,3rd

7 ,Lili McLean,Felt-Colbornes-Hargroves RT,2nd

8 ,Gemma Stuart,Performance Cycles,3rd

9 ,Alicia Love,Southampton University RC,N/A

10 ,Emily Lyons,Zappi's Racing Team,4th

11 ,Charlotte Sampson,Bournemouth Arrow CC,3rd

12 ,Sophie Taylor,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports,A

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3rd Cats

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Pos,Name,Club

1 ,Andrew Pickett,Velo Club Venta

2 ,Oliver Yates,Royal Navy & Royal Marines

3 ,Simon Jodrell,Odiham Cycling Club

4 ,Trevor Smith,Cotswold Veldrijden

5 ,Jamie Newall,Pedal Heaven Colbornes RT

6 ,Pete Beilby,Primera-UK-Biking

7 ,James Franklin,Velo Club Venta

8 ,Bill Hawkes,Thanet RC

9 ,Alexander Clayton,Southampton University RC

10 ,Gary Brooks,Kenilworth Wheelers CC

11 ,James Cobb,London Dynamo

12 ,Christian Hatton,VC St Raphael

13 ,Ben Bradley,Southdown Velo

14 ,Jon Shillingford,Thames Velo

15 ,Ashley Morris,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club

16 ,Kevin Foster,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT

17 ,Joshua Dugdale,

18 ,Martin Rowland,Poole Whls CC

19 ,Ian Hayden,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT

20 ,James Peckham,Sotonia CC

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E/1/2/3

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat
1 ,Matthew Clarke,London Dynamo,2nd

2 ,Calum Gillespie,Cycleworks.co.uk,2nd

3 ,Justin Hoy,Felt-Colbornes-Hargroves RT,Elite

4 ,Rob Sharland,Kingston Whls CC,1st

5 ,Andy Shackel,Team Wiggle,2nd

6 ,George Stainton-Ellis,Team Dassi,2nd

7 ,Stuart Williams,Beeline Bicycles RT,2nd

8 ,Anthony Anderson,Sigma Sport.co.uk,A

9 ,David Billings,VC St Raphael,2nd

10 ,Cameron Thompson,VC St Raphael,2nd

11 ,Brook Elgie,Peter Hansford Racing,2nd

12 ,Charlie Leech,Southampton University RC,2nd

13 ,Andrew Carter,Portsmouth North End CC,2nd

14 ,Graham Austin,VC Meudon,2nd

15 ,Paul Butler,PB Cycle Coaching Racing Team,2nd

16 ,James Cooper,Rock N Road Cycles,2nd

17 ,David Bird,London Phoenix CC,2nd

18 ,Daniel Stephens,Rock N Road Cycles,2nd

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U16 Boys

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1 ,Anthony Anderson,Sigma Sport.co.uk ,A

2 ,Lewis Martin ,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club ,A

3 ,Alex Collins ,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club ,A

4 ,Charlie Cooper ,I-Team Cyclists' Club ,A

5 ,Thamana Nel ,I-Team Cyclists' Club ,A

6 ,Alexander Cross ,Oakley Pedalers ,A

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U14 Boys

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1 ,Charley Calvert,Bournemouth Arrow CC,B

2 ,Ieuan Woods,Charlotteville CC,B

3 ,Will Cooper,I-Team Cyclists' Club,B

4 ,Lewis Haller,Charlotteville CC ,B

5 ,Thomas Munday ,Portsmouth North End CC ,B

6 ,Samuel Clark ,I-Team Cyclists' Club ,B

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U12 Boys

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1 ,Owen Giles ,Portsmouth North End CC ,C

2 ,Jude Beaton ,I-Team Cyclists' Club ,C

3 ,Matthew Day ,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club ,C

4 ,Euan Taylor ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports ,C

5 ,Freddie Horner ,Behind The Bikeshed ,C

6 ,Andrew McNaughton ,,C

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U10 Boys

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1 ,Daniel Wylie-Morris ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports... ,D

2 ,Oliver Emment ,Hillingdon Slipstreamers ,D

3 ,Jack Webb ,1st Chard Whls ,D

4 ,Kyle Jones ,Maindy Flyers Youth CC ,D

5 ,Jamie Whitcher ,Solent Pirates ,D

6 ,Taylor Evans ,Hillingdon Slipstreamers ,D

7 ,Marshall Thompson ,Andover Whls ,D

8 ,Dylan Davison ,Solent Pirates ,D

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U8 Boys

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1 ,James Brown,Palmer Park Velo RT,E

2 ,Pascal Giret, Hillingdon Slipstreamers,E

3 ,Edward Charles,Charlotteville CC,E

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U16 Girls

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat
1 ,Megan Chard ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports,A
2 ,Caitlin Shaw ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports,A
3 ,Sophie-Jo Wylie-Morris ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports,A
4 ,Victoria Lovett ,I-Team Cyclists' Club ,A
5,Sophie Taylor ,M and D Cycles/Scimitar Sports ,A
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U14 Girls

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat

1,Caitlin Peters,Fareham Wheelers,B

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U12 Girls

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat
1 ,Freya Richardson,Portsmouth North End CC,C
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U10 Girls

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat
1 ,Elena Day,Solent Pirates ,D
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U8 Girls

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Pos,Name,Club,Cat
1 ,Livia Kersley,Andover Whls ,E
2 ,Evelyn Mills,Andover Whls,E
3 ,Isla Knight,Andover Whls ,E
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by jez

Sotonia Winchester Crit Races report, 20 July

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Phew! Well, with 140 riders taking part including 44 juniors aged 8 and up, I think we can safely say that Sotonia's first crit race event at the great little Winchester Park & Ride circuit was a MASSIVE success! Huge thanks go to Penny Cossburn and Phil Connell who kept the constant flow of competitors rolling and to the commissaries Mick Metcalf, Simon Hall and Andy Corkill doing stirling work to process results quickly - a hard but rewarding days work by everyone involved.

It was a hot and sweltering day in Winchester with another big Sotonia turnout of seven riders in the 4th cat race. From what I could see of the action from the sign on, Phil Wilks went straight to the front with Jon Wren and pulled the lead group clear - a sign of things to come as Phil was clearly enjoying himself and seemed to drive the pace for much of the race. The final lap saw the second group get lapped on the finish line to give the judges a headache. But when the dust settled, Dan Edwards emerged with second place and Phil was rewarded for his hard work with 3rd place. Provisional results have Ben Scott-Munden a very smart 4th after some astute tactical riding by the youngster, Paul Ransom 13th, Dave Deady 15th and Ed Wu 17th. Jon Wren after a strong start was forced to retire, still feeling his injuries from the last race.

The third cat race had an even bigger field of 33 and included newly promoted James Peckham. James followed Phil's lead by driving the early action from the front. After several laps, James found himself gapped from the lead group of 11 and a second chase group of five was formed. James continued to do the lions share of the work to bridge the gap and his gutsy riding was rewarded when he made contact again with 3 laps to go. Inevitably, the pace rocketed with 2 laps to go and Andy Picket of VC Venta took a flyer, holding off the bunch to take the win. James rolled in around 13th place - a fine result for his first 3rd cat race.

The womens race, had an impressive turnout of 14 riders and was won by Megan Chard, with Ruby Chappell second and Sophie Jo Wylie-Morris in third.

The main event of the E/1/2/3 was a fast but cagey affair with club member, Brook Elgie, riding for Hansfords, animating the bunch in the early stages with some strong riding. A few late break attempts were made but it came down to the final lap with the victory going to Matt Clark of London Dynamo, Brook finishing a creditable 11th in a top quality field.

Next up is the VC Venta road race next Sunday (27th) for Tim Dawkins, James Peckham and Jez Hart. Onwards and upwards Sotonia - this club is going places!

Full results: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/106688/Sotonia-Criterium#results

Graham Robins' awesome race pics can be found here

by jez

Results - Sotonia Summer Road Race, 6 July

Full Results

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Pos,Name,Club
1,Steven Roach,BC Private Member
2,Edward Sutton,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT
3,Rowan Horner,VC St Raphael
4,Adam Capes,Finchley Racing Team
5,Ben Carty,Felt-Colbornes-Hargroves RT
6,James Davey,Mid Devon CC
7,James Ellmore,Mid Shropshire Wheelers
8,Cameron Austin,Look Mum No Hands!
9    ,Nigel Williams,Python Racing Team
10   ,Toby Parnell,Cambridge CC
11    ,Robert Ward,Felt-Colbornes-Hargroves RT
12    ,Andy Brown,Glasgow Cycle Team
13    ,Kris Jasper,Falco Racing
14    ,Hugh Knudsen,Team Tor 2000
15    ,James Archibald,G.S. Henley
16    ,Ewan Tuohy,Catford CC Equipe/Banks
17    ,Gavin Francis,London Dynamo
18    ,Charlie Leech,Southampton University RC
19    ,Nick Spencer-Vellacott,CC London
20    ,Hugo Crabb,Tri UK
21    ,Simon Ker,Bath Cycling Club
22    ,Brook Elgie,Peter Hansford Racing
23    ,Chris Hutchings,Velo Club Venta
24    ,Carl Silver,Bournemouth Jubilee Whls
25    ,James Peckham,Sotonia CC
26    ,Grant Smith,Crest Cycling Club
27    ,Douglas Tandy,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club

28,James Leach,Imperial Racing Team
29,Chris Courage,Bournemouth Jubilee Whls
30,Thomas Key,Southampton University RC
31,Mark Valentine,Poole Wheelers CC
32,Henry Nelson,Southampton University RC
33,Ian Hayden @ 1 lap, Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT
34,Tim Butt @ 1 lap,Banbury Star CC
35,Timothy Dawkins @ 1 lap,Sotonia CC
36,Scott Michaels @ 1 lap,Southampton University RC
37,Paul Ransom @ 1 lap,Sotonia CC
38,Javier Arias Gonzalez @ 1 lap,Kingston Wheelers CC
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by jez

Behind The Bikeshed Summer Series 5 - Thruxton, 1 July

Another cracking summer evening down at Thruxton, with Will Weynberg again flying the flag for Sotonia that saw the 3/4 race set off at quite a steady pace unlike previous races, but things soon speeded up a few laps in. There were a handful of attacks from the bunch but none of these held much promise and all were reeled in within a few minutes.

It was the final lap before the decisive moves were made - up the penultimate climb there was a dangerous looking escape that Will was able to counter before sitting on and being reeled back, only for a trio to counter over the top and gain a 10 second advantage that they held on to all the way into the final hill ascent. It was at this point that another stinging attack was launched by William Harper of Dulwich Paragon which Will was again able to counter and hold onto all the way into the sprint. Coming into the final straight there were about five riders with a small gap over the field and Will managed to sprint into second place behind the winner, Daniel Mcquillan of Tri UK.

This result boosted Will's already increasing lead in the series overall rankings. Will who started the year as a new fourth cat rider, is now heading impressively towards second cat status in current form - chapeau!

Next up, the focus turns to this Sunday and the Sotonia Road Race at Owslebury which will no doubt provide a worthy test for the seven Sotonia riders scheduled to ride it - good luck to all!

Thruxton results here

by jez

Sotonia Family Fun Ride, 29 June 2014

Fine weather today and a fine turnout for the latest Sotonia Family Fun ride. 18 riders in total with 10 kids and some impressive riding by the youngsters - some of whom had bearly been on a bike until recently. Certificates of achievement were duly awarded by Phil to the proud (and somewhat ice cream wearing) winners Libby, George and Finley!

The next family ride is early August so watch this space!

by jez

Velo Club Venta Summer Crit 1, 29 June

Another race another Sotonia win - saying that is never going to get boring! Congratulations to Tim Dawkins who won the 4th cat race today at Winchester and 3rd cat promotion - lapping most of the field on his way to an impressive win.

Tim soon got away and the only rider to get close to him was Oliver Leach (UCLU CC) who was at one point 22 seconds behind with a further eight riders 10 seconds behind him. James Peckham bagged another podium spot in third, Ben Scott-Munden 8th and Paul Ransom in his second race finishing around 20th in the bunch.

Great work guys!

Graham Robins' report: here

by jez

Behind The Bikeshed Summer Series 5 - Thruxton, 24 June

It was yet another sunny evening at Thruxton for the fifth round of the Behind The Bikeshed Summer Series. This week saw a diminished number of Sotonia riders in the 3/4 cat race, just Will Weynberg in fact, but still a healthy field of 65 riders lining up for the nine lap race.

The race got off to a furious first three laps with attack after attack trying to slip away from the field. Will tried his hand to get away in an early break but the wind and the large field size made this near on impossible especially when everyone had fresh legs.

Throughout the race there were attacks from ones and twos but with limited success. Nobody gained any great margin and it looked increasingly likely that the race was going to end in a sprint finish.

In the final lap Will moved himself up into the top 15 riders and advanced even further up the field up the final hill and coming out of the final chicane was in a perfect position to launch a strong sprint. He came past the five riders ahead of him and surged for the line to take the victory by over a bike length.

That's two race wins and three top fives for Will this year already who is flying right now! Hopefully we will get some similar results at the Winchester Park & Ride on Sunday, and a few more in the team for Thruxton next week.

by jez

Sotonia Summer Road Race Start list, July 6 2014

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Name,Club / Team,Cat

Javier Arias Gonzalez,Kingston Whls CC,3rd

Cameron Austin ,Look Mum No Hands!,3rd

Sam Baker,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT,3rd

Ruan Bester,Bath Cycling Club,3rd

Ben Bradley,Southdown Velo,3rd

Andy Brown,Glasgow Cycle Team,2nd - Junior

Adam Capes,Finchley Racing Team,2nd

Ben Carty,Felt-Colbornes-Hargroves RT,2nd

James Cooper,Rock N Road Cycles,2nd

Chris Courage,Bournemouth Jubilee Whls,3rd

Hugo Crabb,Tri UK,3rd

Timothy Dawkins,Sotonia CC,4th

Brendan Drewett,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club,2nd - Junior

Daniel Edwards,Sotonia CC,4th

Brook Elgie,Peter Hansford Racing,2nd

James Ellmore,Mid Shropshire Wheelers,2nd - Junior

Gavin Francis,London Dynamo,3rd

Thomas Goodyer,Portsmouth North End CC,3rd

Thomas Grigson,Bynea CC,2nd

Ian Hayden,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT,4th

Rowan Horner,VC St Raphael,2nd

Chris Hutchings,Velo Club Venta,3rd

Simon Ker,Bath Cycling Club,3rd

Thomas Key,Peter Hansford Racing,2nd

Frank Kilsby,VC St Raphael,2nd

George Kirkin,Imperial Racing Team,3rd

Hugh Knudsen,Team Tor 2000,2nd

James Leach,Imperial Racing Team,3rd

James Local,London Dynamo,2nd

Ben Macland,VC Meudon,2nd

Mo Mansoori,Twickenham CC,3rd

Scott Michaels,Southampton University RC,4th

Christopher Morrison,Cadence Cycling Performance,2nd

Henry Nelson,Southampton University RC,4th

Toby Parnell,Cambridge CC,2nd

James Peckham,Sotonia CC,4th

Paul Ransom,Sotonia CC,4th - Junior

Harry Ribbons,VC Meudon,2nd

Bob Richardson,Bournemouth Jubilee Whls,3rd

Steven Roach,,2nd

Edward Rowe,Sotonia CC,4th - Junior

Martin Sanders,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT,4th

Gary Sheppard,Bath Cycling Club,2nd

Carl Silver,Bournemouth Jubilee Whls,3rd

Shaun Smart,Southdown Velo,3rd

Grant Smith,Crest Cycling Club,3rd

Trevor Smith,Cotswold Veldrijden,3rd

Edward Sutton,Wightlink LCM Systems Cycle RT,3rd - Junior

Douglas Tandy,Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club,3rd - Junior

Benjamin Timberlake,Bournemouth Arrow CC,4th

Tony Toynton,Southdown Velo,4th

Ewan Tuohy,Catford CC Equipe/Banks,3rd

Mark Valentine,Poole Whls CC,3rd

Robert Ward,Felt-Colbornes-Hargroves RT,2nd

Tim Warner,Blazing Saddles Cycles,3rd

Tim Wiggins,Team Wiggle,2nd

Jonathan Wren,Sotonia CC,4th

James Davey,Mid Devon CC,2nd

James Archibald,G.S. Henley,3rd

Tom Burnley,Thames Velo,3rd

Kris Jasper,Falco Racing,2nd

Charlie Leech,Southampton University RC,2nd

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by jez

Newbury Summer CX race, 19 June 2014

First impressions were that warm, sunny evening weather felt very odd in contrast to the last cross race six whole months ago. A field of 58 lined up for round 3 of this summer series, including four Sotonia riders dusting off the team bus and their cross bikes: Phil Wilks (who finished a fine 11th place last week), Phil Connell, Jon Dudley and Jez Hart, with a updated course from last week that was still pretty brutal. Using most of Goldwell park in Newbury, the fast course snaked its way round the lower grass sections before climbing the hill into a wooded section, then an all too brief, descent full of fast corners and the occasional molehill.

As the dust settled on the usual mental first lap, Jez found himself in 10th position, closely followed by Phil Wilks and Phil Connell. after a couple more frenetic laps, the gap between them seemed to be stretching before Phil C fell off the pace after a spill. Several groups formed and it was a good idea to keep in touch with riders ahead as there was always one behind trying to bridge across. Jez managed to swap positions a few times with his group and eventually finished in 15th place. Phil W next across the line in 20th, followed by Phil C (25th) with Jon, regretting his earlier weights session at the gym in 46th!

UK champ, Steve James of Hargroves Cycles, rocked up at the back of the grid on his mountain bike just before the start and swiftly tore through the field to win.

This is a great event by Banjo Cycles - looking forward to next week!

Pics courtesy of Kinesis.t2

Super cool F1 style live tracker and results here:
http://www.newburysummercx.org.uk/2014/2014-06-19-BanjoCycles_Summe...

There's even a race video! http://vimeo.com/98710069

More pics: http://photocart.sports-alive.com/index.php?do=photocart&viewGa...

by jez