Team VeloSport GCM Landscapes Ltd: May 2007

Monday, May 28, 2007

Linc's R.R. League Race 4

A warm evening greeted the Velosport GCM team for round 4 of the Lincs League on Wed 23rd May. The race was held on the Withern circuit between Louth and Alford with a field of almost 90 riders. The pace was fast right from the off with all the groups coming together just before the last lap. Coming into the final section of the race the group were jostling for position ready for the uphill finish. It was a fine finish for Velosport GCM as Ben Dunn and Andy Johnson showed they are a force to be reckoned with coming second and third respectively after a hard charging Simon Blythe just snatched the win with less than half a wheel on Ben! Once again Owen, Jay and Ronnie buried themselves for the leaders, Eddy made his return to the league with a fine ride and a finish! Scoff was unlucky to puncture and Martin just didn't have the legs, DNF! Team Velosport GCM have scored top three finishes in every Lincs League race this year in what is only their first season together!

Grimsby Bikeathon

On Sunday 20th May Team VeloSport GCM rolled out to support the Leukaemia Research Bikeathon that was held at Christmas World, East Ravendale. Mark, Nigel, Jamie, Owen and Graham completed the 40 mile route (and were the first riders home!) while club mascot Molly finished the 10 mile family route with her mum and dad! Michelle Lineker was on hand to see the riders off on what was a gloriously sunny day. Great event and a great cause, more info about Leukaemia Research and their fundraising efforts can be found here.
Thanks to Trek UK rep Mark Jaggard for helping VeloSport with facilities that enabled them to provide mechanical support for the event.

Mark, Nigel, Jamie, Owen & Graham

Molly & Uncle G!

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

U16 Lincoln Grand Prix

Ben Dunn continues to put Team VeloSport GCM in the headlines with it's best result by far, first place U16 Lincoln GP! Yep, top step of the podium! The event on 13th May took place before the Lincoln GP, one of the biggest races on the UK calender, and it goes without saying that the team are overjoyed with Ben's effort. GREAT work Ben!

LVRC Race (Withern Circuit)

Another good result for Andy Johnson when he brought the bunch home in the LVRC Race on the Withern Circuit near Louth on Sunday 13th May. A Break went away on the first of five laps containing 4 riders, on the last lap another small group jumped away but couldn't bridge the gap to the leaders, Steve Marrows won the race with Jono winning the sprint from the bunch!

Linc's R.R. League Race 3

Well, despite heavy rain Team VeloSport GCM put in a very strong showing in the latest round of the Linc's League on the 9th May at Revesby. Results are yet to be confirmed but it looks like Andy Johnson took a fantastic 2nd place with several other of the team placing in the top ten! We think Ronnie, Jay and Owen all placed well. Official results to be posted when available.

Friday, May 11, 2007

It's in the comic ...

... so it must be true!

Monday, May 7, 2007

Isle of Man Youth Tour, National Youth Championship Series

May 4th -6th

Team VeloSport GCM rider Ben Dunn competed in the Isle of Man Youth Tour, National Youth Championship Series against a field of sixty riders from England, Scotland, Wales and Holland.

The weekend kicked off with a sprint prologue time trial of 1.3km up and down the prom in Douglas. Ben came 13th in the Youth Cat A for 15 & 16 year olds (Ben being 15 in Feb), 3rd fastest in his age group.

Sat at 3pm saw the road stage set off in a hilly part of the isle. Five circuits, six hills, 22 miles, topping off at 48mph. Ben sprinted up the final hill to come in a fantastic 7th overall. Tenth in the Cat A General Classification

Sat evening – Criterium around a very tight street circuit in Douglas – a slow start meant Ben had to work his way up through the field, finishing 13th, but lost some vital seconds and slipped to 10th in the GC.

Sun lunchtime, final stage, criterium in Port Erin, downpour just before the race. Desperate to claw back some time, Ben decided to overtake on a bend – too fast, wet road – CRASH !! Got back in the saddle – but too much adrenaline and blood led to a further spin off, and another – finally calling it a day.

A great weekend of racing – had fun – spread the VeloSport GCM message and learnt a lot.

Event to be shown on Sky Sports around 24th May.

GREAT work Ben!

Scunthorpe Track League 1

VeloSport GCM rider Ben Dunn continued his great season with some very impressive results in Round 1 of the Scunthorpe Track League. He took 2 first places and a second at the event that took place on 27th April. Full results can be found here.