The penultimate race of the season in Southampton, a changed course from previously in the season, but still bringing the technical aspects of the sports centre, along with the power sections, this course was a great mixture for every rider.
Under 8 Category: The youngest riders demonstrated incredible determination and skill on the course. Tom Gregor and Theodora Hall victorious in the male and female categories, leaving a promise of future cyclocross champions in their wake.
Male:
1st. Tom Gregory – CTW Racing
2nd. Oscar Jones – North Hants RC
3rd. Noah Davis – Costswold Veldrijden
Female:
1st. Theodora Hall – Kingston Junior CC
2nd. Cordelia Dampney
3rd. Daisy Adams – Bristol CC
Under 10 Category: Ben Gregory and Kaira De Masa stood out in the Under 10 category, showcasing remarkable bike-handling skills and agility, capturing the attention of the crowd with their thrilling performances.
Male:
1st. Ben Gregory – CTW Racing
2nd. Edward Nicholls – Hillingdon Slipstreamers
3rd. Freddie Trosh – Sotonia CC
Female:
1st. Kaira De Masa – Hillingdon Slipstreamers
2nd. Nancy Wagstaff – Sprocket CC
3rd. Rosana Bull – CTW Racing
Under 12 Category: Edward Peters and Isabella Mar-Molinero dominated the Under 12 category, negotiating the course’s twists and turns with precision and flair, earning them well-deserved victories.
Open:
1st. Edward Peters – Cheltenham Town Wheelers
2nd. Ewan Allaway – Sprockets CC
3rd. Jamie Kerry – Cotswold Veldrijden
Female:
1st. Isabella Mar-Molinero – Solent Pirates
2nd. Florence Cooper – Palmer Park Velo
3rd. Eve Carline – Sotonia CC
Under 14 Category: In the Under 14 category, Thomas Wilks and Sophie Jacobs exhibited a combination of speed and technical prowess, leaving their competitors in the dust and securing their places at the top of the podium.
Open:
1st. Thomas Wilks – Sotonia CC
2nd. Adam Short – Cotswold Veldrijden
3rd. Daniel Branford – Poole Wheelers
Female:
1st. Sophie Jacobs – Sotonia CC
2nd. Eva Mar-Molinero – Sotonia CC
3rd. Isla Watson – Sotonia CC
Under 16 Category: The Under 16 races were intense, with Niclas Olley and Isla Pattinson showcasing maturity beyond their years in claiming the top spots in the male and female divisions.
Open:
1st. Niclas Olley – Sotonia CC
2nd. Jack Morgan – Solent Pirates
3rd. Sam Genazzini – Solent Pirates
Female:
1st. Isla Pattinson – Solent Pirates
2nd. Georgia Mahoney – Magspeed Racing
3rd. Heidi Roscoe – Cheltenham Town Wheelers
Junior Category: In the junior category, the future stars of cyclocross emerged, with Miles Horner and Anna Patterson leading the pack and demonstrating their potential as the sport’s next generation.
Open:
1st. Miles Horner – Ignite
2nd. Sam Budd – CTW Racing
3rd. James Martin – Revolve Velo Club
Female:
1st. Anna Patterson – IGNITE
2nd. Amelia Staunton – Sprockets CC
3rd. Electra Morris – Brother UK
Vet 40-49 Category: The veterans brought their A-game to the course, with Paull Lloyd and Kate Robson proving that age is just a number, dominating the Vet 40-49 category.
Open:
1st. Paul Lloyd – Banjo Cycles
2nd. James Alloway – Pedalon
3rd. Tom Budden – Sotonia CC
Female:
1st. Kate Robson – Pedalon
2nd. Gemma Wilks – Sotonia CC
3rd. Sarah Morgan – Solent Pirates Youth CC
Vet 50-59 Category: Experience shone through in the Vet 50-59 category, with Tony Anderson and Helen Pattinson demonstrating that cyclocross is a sport that only gets better with time.
Open:
1st. Tony Anderson – Salibury Road and Mountain CC
2nd. Tim Hyde – Pronto Bikes
3rd. Peter Christopher – High Wycombe CC
Female:
1st. Helen Pattinson – Montezumas RT
2nd. Caroline Goward – Scott Racing
3rd. Katy Parsons – Salisbury RC
Vet 60+ Category: The seasoned riders in the Vet 60+ category displayed an inspiring level of tenacity, with Kev Holloway and Julie Hughes leading the way and proving that passion for cyclocross knows no age limits.
Open:
1st. Kev Holloway – GS Vecchi
2nd. Dave McMullen – Cotswold Veldrijden
3rd. Tim Costello – GS Vecchi
Female:
1st. Julie Hughes – Pedalon
Senior: The seniors battled through the muddy conditions to post the fastest lap times of the day. Led by Joe Taylor, and Lindy Brazier-Larkin.
Open:
1st. Joe Taylor – Magspeed Racing
2nd. Gino Casal
3rd. David Bone – RC Ravenna
Female:
1st. Lindy Brazier-Larkin – Sarum Velo Aerosporting
2nd. Carly Ibbitson – Fareham Wheelers CC
3rd. Katie Youp
Photos: Pitchside Paul
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