Mercia CC-Lloydes Cycles Rport 24.05.19

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Mercia CC-Lloyds Cycles report 24.05.19.

Mercia CC-Lloyds Cycles Under 14 rider, Zak Machin has continued with this seasons road racing good form. At the last two rounds of the Mallory Park Youth Circuit races Machin took 3^rd place in the first event with Adam Lea of Team Milton Keynes in first place. He went one better the following week taking 2^nd place behind Ryan Williams of Peak RC. Importantly the good placings have kept him in the hunt for the overall series championship being just half a point behind the current leader.

Machin also rode at the popular purpose built cycle racing circuit at Shrewsbury. This venue is always well supported with racing/training available throughout the year with floodlighting if necessary. The race quickly developed with a leading bunch containing Machin fighting throughout for the podium places. At the finish it came down to a bunch sprint up the incline to the chequered flag. Tomas Pattinson was the winner with Machin very close behind in 3^rd place.

Daniel Ward Mercia CC-Lloyds Cycles Under 12 rider has been well placed in the Mountain Bike races he has taken part in this year and this continued at Round 3 of the HSBC UK National Cross Country Series held at Cannock Chase. Starting on the 3rd row of the grid in a packed field, Ward had a lot to do to gain a place in the top ten. Riding with skill and aggression, and in a determined mood, he moved through the field to finish in 6^th place which will move him to a better grid position in the next race of the series.

Mercia’s evening Time Trial held over 10 miles on the Anslow circuit took place on a warm evening with good wind conditions. David Clarke riding a road bike was the quickest in the time of 24:20. Andy Wray was close behind with a time of 24:25 (=2^nd on handicap). Other riders times were as follows and all Mercia CC-Lloyds Cycles. Erik Voronovich 25:03 (1^st on handicap), Ben Startin 25:42, Jeff Slinn 26:41. Keith Staley 28:06, Liam Mewis (Youth & =2nd on Handicap) 28:40, Tony Marlow 29:22, Dave Baines 31:07 & at one lap, David Peters 19:33.