Wednesday 14^th July

 

Sponsored by Barnfield Construction and supported by Pendle Borough

 

 

 

National Elite Race

 

The National Elite Series race never fails to entertain and once again drew many of the best British riders. Olympic Gold-medallists and World Champions Chris Newton,  Rob Hayles and Ed Clancy took to the start line in the Elite race, along with local favourite Ian Wilkinson and Paul Oldham.

 

Kristian House rode the Elite Race in Colne

 

The Colne Grand Prix proved to be a battle to the end, with Dean Downing (Rapha Condor Sharp) winning ahead of 'superman' Ian Wilkinson (Endura Racing) and Ed Clancy (Motorpoint Marshals Pasta).

    

Dean Downing

 

Ian Wilkison

    

Ed Clancy

   

Crowds of thousands lined the barriers gasped as the racers blast past at more than 30mph, time and time again, around the 800m closed road circuit in Colne Town Centre. 

   

 

       

The dramatic cycling drama was also played out in the skies with lightning puncturing the dark sky as the cyclists zoomed round the streets.

   

Ed Clancy chasing Dean Downing

   

A break of the main teams, resulted with Ed Clancy and Dean Downing splitting free and leading for most of the race. The rest of the break began to flag, opening the way for Endura to make a push from the main peloton.

    

Discussion during the laps with Tom Murray (Sigma Sport)

 

It was never a done deal, with the distance between the leaders reducing as the race went by.

   

   

By the last lap, the break was in touching distance. Dean Downing pelted through the last lap, clutching on to his lead.

 

Endura's push paid off, enabling the Series Leader, Ian Wilkinson, to reach the top two. A final sprint at the end resulted in Wilkinson winning by a length with Olympic Medallist Clancy taking third place.

 

Torrential rain poured down during the presentation ceremony, but did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds. Ian Wilkinson, eve the showman, played up to the delighted local fans who saw him take second in this year's Grand Prix.

 

 

Italian Youth Racing

 

Before the support race, the youth of Pendle from Cycle Sport Pendle, took to the streets for two Italian Pursuits.

 

 

Cycle Sport Pendle is a Go-Ride cycle club in Pendle introducing young people and their families to cycle sport and safe leisure cycling.

 

Support Race

 

55 riders lined up for the Colne Grand Prix Regional B Support Race vying to be first over the line.

   

    

Crowds of cycling fans joined together with local people from the pubs and restaurants all drawn in to watch the fast-paced cycling action.

 

The large peloton remained together, with a number of attempts to break away. After 45 minutes pelting round the 900m town course, the group was still tight together.

 

The atmosphere from the crowd was infectious, with crowds cheering on the group around the course.

 

    

In the end it was a final push from Bill Nickson (Bill Nickson Cycles) which won him first place, with James Notley (Team Goldtec) taking second and Ashley Marshall (VS Cycles) third.

   

 

Elite Circuit Series Race (Provisional Result from British Cycling)
1. Dean Downing, Rapha Condor Sharp
2. Ian Wilkinson, Endura Racing
3. Ed Clancy, Motorpoint Marshals
4. Dean Windsor, Rapha Condor Sharp
5. Peter Williams, Motorpoint Marshals Pasta
6. Jonny McEvoy, Motorpoint Marshals Pasta
7. Jon Mozeley, Kuota Road CC
8. Matt Cronshaw, Rapha Condor Sharp
9. Malcolm Elliott, Motorpoint Marshals Pasta
10. Stuart Reid, Herbalife/Wheelbase
11. Steve Lampier, Pendragon, Le Col Colnago
12. Tom Murray, Sigma Sport Specialized
13. Jeroen Janssen, Kuota Road CC
14. Kit Gilham, Sigma Sport Specialized
15. Will Bjergfelt, Wilier/Big Maggies/Prendas
16. Paul Oldham, Hope Factory Racing
17. James Sampson,  Motorpoint Marshals Pasta
18. Richard Hepworth, Cycle Premier.com Metaltek
19. Tom Barrass, Raleigh
20. Tom Moses, Glendene CC
21. Ian Bibby,   Motorpoint Marshals Pasta
22. Stephan Adams, Sigma Sport Specialized
23. Scott Thwaites, Endura Racing
24. Andrew hAwdon, Herbalife/wheelbase
25. Simon Wilson, Cycle Premier.com/Metaltek
26. Andy Tinsley, Kuota Road CC
27. David Clarke, Pendragon Le Col Colnago
28. Steven Burke,  Motorpoint Marshals Pasta
29. Ian Field, Science in Sport
30. James Moss, Endura Racing
31. James Gullen Team Wallis CHH
32. Jefte de Bruin, Kuota Road CC
33. Jonathan Tiernan Locke, Rapha Condor Sharp
34. Richard Bott, Herbalife/Wheelbase
35. Evan Oliphant, Endura Racing
36. Tom Last, Sigma Sport Specialized
37. Rob Hayles, Endura Racing
38. Andrew Guy, Science in Sport
39. Rob Partridge, Endura Racing
40. Martin Woffindin, Sportcity velo
41. Ash Finn, Cyclepremier.com/Metaltek
42. David McGowan, Kuota Road CC
43. James MacCullum, Endura Racing
44. Andrew Magnier, Cycle Premier.com Metaltek
45. Kristian House, Rapha Condor Sharp
46. Andy Coupe, Team Wallis CHH
47. Chris Newton, Rapha Condor Sharp
48. David Lines, Endura Racing

Support Race
1. Bill Nickson, Bill Nickson Cycles
2. James Notley, Team Goldtec
3. Ashley Marshall, VS Cycles
4. Dave Haygarth, Wheelbase/Cannondale
5. Josh Penrice, Sport City Velo
6. Jonny Ratcliff, Team JD Cycles
7. Luke Boulton, Team Wallis CHH
8. Tom Armstrong, Ribble Valley Juniors
9. Dan Shoreman, Yorkshire Velo
10. Paul Woodrow, Team Aspire
11. John Hodkinson, All Terrain Cycles
12. Julian Judge, VC Lincoln
13. Andrew Mitchell, Ellis Briggs RT
14. Guy Laycock, GMP Racing Team
15. Jerrod Hartley, Cleveleys RC 
16. Adrian Rudd, Dirtwheels Cycles
17. Paul Molyneaux, Bill Nickson Cycles
18. James Warren, Bill Nickson Cycles
19. Clive Davis, Lune RCC
20. Matthew Bulmer, Dirtwheels Cycles
21. James Drive, Cycle Sport Pendle
22. Craig Gath, Yorkworks
23. Daniel Walmlsey, Dirtwheels Cycles
24. Hamish Graham, South Dublin CC

 

 

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