Monday, July 2, 2007

National Youth Circuit Championships

Report from Ben of the National Youth Circuit Championships:

Saturday 16th June, Curborough, Staffs. Sunshine and heavy showers. 80 Youth A competitors - two heats - top 20 from each heat through to final. Came 10th in heat - circuit dry. Final - crashed in group of 5 riders on first corner. Bent front wheel. Blood and grazes. Race restarted. 1Hr race - last 5 laps in heavy downpour. Further 8 rider fall - avoided this one. Nearly lost it (wheels slipped out) as paced hotted up on last two laps. Cautious finish in bunch. 19th overall. Better chance next year when a 2nd year Youth A. Top ten in under 15's

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