Cyclo-Cross Round 1 – Lurgan
Round 1 at Lurgan yesterday, a rude awakening to the legs after a few months of slumber! But the cobwebs are most definitely blown out now.
The course was basically dry with only one or two nice squidgy rutted areas to keep you focused on going in the right direction. Subsequently the pace was electrifying!
As usual, I missed the piling in on the start line as I was relieving my nervous tension in the Loo at the last minute and ran out to see everyone lined up already. Class. Back of the grid again.
As expected, first race nerves were getting to some and it was a bump and grind start, trying to find gaps where there were none as the front of the race sped off. I had managed to work my way about half way through the field with a bit of polite over and undertaking and continued to mop up riders for the first 4 laps but the Cyclocross stars were long gone.
Spotted Vets National Champion, Peter McConville about 30 seconds ahead so worked on trying to catch him and shake off the newry wheelers guy glued to my wheel. On the last lap I emptied the tank, absolutely buried it but failed to catch Peter although I was gaining on him. Fortunately for me I had miscounted my laps and had another one left in which to do it, unfortunately for my legs I had just spent every ounce of effort I had and now had to endure an extra lap trying to fend off the Newry guy!
Great race. No idea where I finished but had a decent race for once and didnt get lapped. Success!
Good to see John Shanks and John McGuigan in the B race. More DCC Jerseys on show. I expect to see another new DCC CX lamb to the slaughter next week!
From what I know….
Lisa Millar was 2nd in the Ladies!
Ben Wilson won Under 12’s!
Robert Davidson had a strong showing in the Support race, with a sprint finish to the line with some guy.
Bryce Hetherington finally returned to the racing scene after a long absence. Great to see.
Not sure how all the others got on, I’ll let Martin fill in the rest.
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