BOSTON WHEELERS

CYCLING CLUB 2006

All the up-to-date news from the Boston Wheelers Cycling Club 2006

Latest reports for the 2006 season

REPORTS ARCHIVE 2006

Week ending May 21

Saturday May 20 saw 28 juvenile riders take part in the Spalding “Go-Ride” Inter-Club event between Spalding CC, Boston Wheelers, Bourne Wheelers and Yello Velo. The riders did a number of events which included 400m handicap race. Bryony Saint, Jake Saint and Pippa Saint all had good races to put them through to the finals where Pippa Saint finished second and Jake Saint third.

They then split into two groups head-to-head races of slalom and hoop racing where the riders ride round in a circle and when the whistle blows the last rider without a hoop is out. Joe Reed, competing in his first

competition finished second with Matt Ellis of Spalding winning this event.

The next event was a 200m sprint relay and riders were split into four teams of mixed ages. The blue team won which include Jake Saint. The last race was the cyclo-cross event with a mass start of 28 riders all competing over the same course. The race was meant to last 13 minutes. But after 10 minutes the last lap whistle was blown as it was raining so hard.

The results: Under-16s Pippa Saint (14) was third. In the under-12 years, Lennox Saint (11) came first and third overall; under-9 Luke Dymond (8) was third and in the under-7s Jake Saint (6) was first and both

Bryony Saint and Joe Reed had good rides.

The Boston team go across to Spalding training once a fortnight and also BMX training. They are always looking for more riders and anyone interested should contact Fliss Saint.

Boston Wheelers promoted the Notts and East Midlands Veteran time-trial for the Bert Christian Memorial Trophy for the 25-mile time-trial on the Frithville course. A rather wet morning ride for competitors and officials, but all turned out well with no punctures.

The first veteran on standard was Jim Goodwin of Sheffield Pheonix CC in a time of 1.04.38 giving him a plus of 19.44. He will receive the Bert Christian Memorial Trophy at the vet’s prize presentation.

Second on standard was Keith Wells of Alford Wheelers in 1.03.29 giving him a plus of 15.26. Third on standard was Bill Law of Fenland Clarion in 1.06.22 with a plus of 13.19. Boston Wheelers times: Dave Grayson 1.03.50 (plus 11.05) and Brian West 1.08.00 (plus 09.11). In the open section, first was John Surtees (Cherry Valley RT) in 56.46. Others: 2 Andy Moore (Cherry Valley RT) 57.01, 3 Peter Saint (Boston Wheelers) 58.34. Also: Tim Smith (Boston Wheelers) 1.06.13. Thanks went to all helpers and to Ashcroft Fabrics for the use of their facilities.

Week ending May 14

On Saturday May 13, Boston Wheelers member Peter Saint took part in the Sheffield Pheonix CC 25-mile time-trial and recorded the fastest time for a Boston Wheeler in the 75-year history of the club in 54.42.

Week two of the 10-mile league saw some good times: Adam Ellis 22.36; Peter Saint 22.53; Tim Smith 24.38; Dave Grayson 24.55; S Hare 25.56; W Hare 26.03; P Wade 26.31; Pete Flint 26.49; Tony Ladds 27.55; Ken Slaney 31.45; A Thurston 26.25; Pippa Saint 32.28.

Week three: Wet conditions saw only two riders wanting to take part so the racing secretary gave the go ahead with all officials turning up. Results: Peter Saint 22.44; Pippa Saint 32.49.

Week ending May 7

The Thursday evenings 10-mile league run by the Boston Wheelers Cycling Club got off to a fine start with a good night for reaching and just a short section of the course with an adverse wind. Taking maximum points for the first race was Peter Saint in 22.16 with Adam Ellis next in 22.33. Making her first attempt at 10 miles TT was 14-year-old Pippa Saint who does well in cyclo-cross. She rode well and came back with a time of 34mins 12secs, a good result for her first try. Other times were: Peter Flint 27.18, Tony Ladds 29.56, Dave Grayson 25.07, Ian Hall 30.20, Tim Smith 26.13, Ken Syrett 27.31 and Mik Barker 30.05. Paul Wade of Spalding Wheelers did a private trial with 27.37.

On Sunday May 7 in wet conditions, three riders from the Wheelers competed in Wisbech Wheelers 25 mile TT mostly along the A47. From a good field Jim Boyle took third place with 56.58, Adam Ellis well under the hour again in 58.32 and Dave Grayson’s time was 1.1.20. Fastest rider was Pete Ashby of Fatbirds CC in 53.54. Over at the Yarborough Sports Centre in Lincoln three junior members rode in races. Each race consisted of circuits to bring in five miles of hard surface roads for different age groups. In the under-14s race Lennox Saint was lying in second place until he punctured on the last lap, Pippa and younger brother Luke both rode well in their age groups.