Fleche Waltonne ABC Road Race

An ABCD Stallard Series Event Promoted by Welland Valley CC

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Fleche Waltonne ABC Road Race

With a huge thanks to Phil Rayner and team for organising this event.

Latest Stallard Series rankings here

RaceRace PosNameClubCatCat PosSeries Points
ABC1Carl PotterTactic UK RTC1150
2Ben Stead3RTA1150
3Graham WallerTeam bottrillA2140
4Mark SmithCrawley Wheelers Race TeamC2140
5Christopher QuinBioracer uk RTC3135
6Robbie LawtonLiverpool Braveheart B1150
7matt holmesArctic Aircon RTB2140
8Cormac BryceVerulam Reallymoving RTA3135
9Simon NORMANRide Revolution RTC4130
10Rowan HornerVC St RaphaelC5125
11Martin FordHUUB WattshopC6120
12Bob McGlueRide Revolution RTB3135
13Eddie CorbettBridgnorth CCA4130
14Jamie MurrayPeterborough Cycling ClubB4130
15Jeremy HonorEquipe VeloC7118
16Damian EvingtonAddform Vive Le VeloC8116
17Mark GreenwoodLungs 2 LegsC9114
18Neil PearsonGemini BcC10112
19martin nelsonOut of the Saddle CCC11
20stuart jamesonSolihull CCC12
21david tateArctic Aircon RTC13
22Chris SmithPython RTC14
23Richard AllcockWorcester St Johns CCC15
24Glenn McMenaminEquipe VeloC16
25Michael D’ArcyCC LutonC17
26Ryan MachinCrawley Wheelers Race TeamA5125
27Richard BarkerLong Steady DaysC18
28Kieron LewisCC LutonC19
29Andrew PrinceAerologic RT C20
30Richard UnwinGS VecchiC21
31Brad LambVICTORIA CYCLING CLUBC22
32Darren FarrCC LutonB5125
33Paul DringTeam EchelonC23
34Mike JacksonCC LutonC24
35Dan FordBMCRB6120
36Mark BellTeam Milton KeynesC25
37Olly HumphreysBMCRB7118
38Martin RigbyBMCRC26
39Rob DaleBMCRA6120
40Richard Betts-Masters Fenland Clarion CCA7118
41James BoardleyPeterborough Cycling ClubC27
42Stu NisbettDestination Bike RTC28
43Grzegorz GacekPro Vision Race TeamC29
44Paul TippettCrawley Wheelers Race TeamC30

If you spot any errors in placing, or if you are wrongly identified, please e-mail info@bmcr.org.uk. Incorrect formatting, capitalisation of names etc. is normally a result of the data on RiderHQ. If you correct it there, it should feed through to future results.


API Anglia Sport/Moda Bikes Handicap

Another epic dry but windy at at Darley moor today, In a change of format we had a brilliant Handicap race dominated by 2 riders who rode brilliantly. With the GHW group have a lap and half start, The ABCD Scratch had to work hard to bring the race back together. After 20 or so minutes Antony Wallis was away from the scratch group with Bob Paxton, These riders caught the EF group and took the evergreen James Stewart with them. Meanwhile the remainder of of the scratch group evetually caught the remaining groups, and the superb Lindsay Clarke was able to stay with them and maintain her lap lead. The Wallis group was now Antony on his own chasing the remnants of the scratch group with Lindsay in tow. With a lap to go he needed to close 15 seconds to catch and Lindsay. He was short by a few meters. A brilliant ride by both riders, and a fantastic overall race in very tough conditions. The race was spread all over the circuit. The race results are below, I think and hope they are correct. Thanks to the 30 hardy BMCR riders for turning up and riding and making it an epic Darley day.

RaceRace PosNameClubCat
Handicap1Lindsay ClarkeFenland Clarion CCW(G)
2Antony WallisBorn to Bike RTD
3Rob PaxtonVelo Bavarian RTA
4James StewartQN RacingE
5Marco CoppolaColourtech RTC
6Christian Aucote Bike guru derby A
7Geoff RawlinsonManchester Bicycle ClubF
8Stephen CartlidgeLyme RCC
9John AngleseaDerby Mercury RCC
10Phil BlundellHIGH PEAK CYCLES RTB
11Andrew JacksonAPI-AngliasportE
12Paul YoungDoncaster WCCF
13Brian CooksonCC LancashireG
14Marc FaircloughBeeston Road ClubB
15Graham PritchardIlkeston ccG
16Bill CottonBelper Bicycle ClubH
17Clare E Belle SimonRacer NanW(G)
18Jeff BairdGS MetroE

If you spot any errors in placing, or if you are wrongly identified, please e-mail results@bmcr.org.uk. Incorrect formatting, capitalisation of names etc. is normally a result of the data on RiderHQ. If you correct it there, it should feed through to future results.


Region 9 Series

Region 9 is pleased to re-introduce a road race and criterium series for the 2024 season. The series will include thirteen events and points will be awarded for category placings as follows: 1st 20 points, 2nd 17 points, 3rd 14 points, 4th 12 points, 5th 10 points, 6th 8 points, 7th 6 points, 8th 4 points, 9th 3 points & 10th 2 points.

The thirteen events are:

31 Mar 24La Classicissima Region 9
28 Apr 24Hog Hill Spring Cup Crits
12 May 24Crawley Wheelers Race Team BMCR May Classic
19 May 24London Dynamo Spring Crit
09 Jun 24Paul Simon Homes Road Race
16 Jun 24DOUG YAREHAM MEMORIAL CRITERIUM
23 Jun 24The Russell Fenton & Peter Elliott Memorial Races
30 Jun 24Hoggenberg Classic presented by Born to Bike
21 Jul 24Southend Wheelers ‘Over the Hill’ 2024
11 Aug 24The Eddie Cook Memorial & Supporting Event
27 Aug 24Dulwich Paragon’s “Dinosaurs at the Palace”
15 Sep 24Dave Burwood/Norman Bright memorial crit
06 Oct 24CHAIRMAN’S RACES

A rider’s best eight results (out of the thirteen races) will count towards the series rankings. Rankings will be updated after each race and will be posted on the BMCR website. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the final race.

The latest rankings are available here.

Many thanks to Julian Niles-Cunnington for undertaking the significant task of co-ordinating the series. Please address any queries to Julian on WhatsApp, or by email to julian.cunnington@googlemail.com


La Classicissima – Region 9

Part of the 2024 Region 9 series. Latest rankings here.

RaceRace PosNameClubCatCat PosSeries Points
ABCD1matt holmesArctic Aircon RTB120
2Daniel DaleBPC FLOWBIO RT B217
3Cormac BryceVerulam Reallymoving RTA120
4Richard NorrisHaste CCD120
5Mark SmithCrawley Wheelers Race TeamC120
6Jess HardingHaste CCC217
7Neil PearsonGemini BcC314
8Marco CoppolaColourtech RTC412
9Duncan RimmerMorden CRCB314
10Paul TurnerArctic Aircon RTD217
11David FarrowEagle Road ClubD314
12Paul SpiceleyColourtech RTC510
13Neil DowieShorter Rochford RTD412
14Andy BuckwellHub Velo CCD510
15Graham GalvinEast London VeloC68
16Valentino FontanaGemini BcB412
17ISSY ZIMMERMANRegents Park Rouleurs D68
18Os AssemFinchley RTD76
19Steve NoelParadigm CyclesD84
20Nick SymesVCL D93
21Steve FosterTeam AerocyclesD102
22Robert PurcellNVPAB510
23Cliff SteeleBrixton CCD11
24Ian DawsonGemini BcC76
EFGH1Paul JamesBMCRE120
2Andrew BatesColourtech RTE217
3Julian Niles-CunningtonLong Steady DaysF120
4Jayne PainePMRF217
5Lee RoweTeam Terminator E314
6Stephen PiperVelo Schils Interbike RTE412
7david youngBMCRE510
8martin meadesciclos unoE68
9Barry SimpsonSouthend WheelersF314
10Tom WilsonGS Invicta / Eyelevel Optical.G120
11Steve SmithRedbridge ccF412
12Duncan ThomasTeam AerocyclesE76
13Richard BarnesIslington CCE84
14olivier macphersonKingsnorth InternationalH120
15Phill HardingGregariosF58
16Carlito RendoraEagle Road ClubE93
17Adrian WardTeam Terminator E102
18Steven Gordon-HeadKingston WheelersG217
19Clare E Belle SimonRacer NanG314
20Trevor GannonBMCRF66

If you spot any errors in placing, or if you are wrongly identified, please e-mail info@bmcr.org.uk. Incorrect formatting, capitalisation of names etc. is normally a result of the data on RiderHQ. If you correct it there, it should feed through to future results.


Pinvin Road Race (PM)

Sponsored by all about desserts and supported by: Ludlow Brewery Co.

A huge thank you to Simon Hill and the amazing Casp Racing Team

RaceRace PosNameClubCatCat Pos
A(blank)Steven WilliamsReflex RacingA1
John BrownVeloflow CC A2
Scott PalmerAerologic RTA3
Jack WilsonLudlow Brewery RT A4
B(blank)Nick MorganHolohan Coaching Race Team B1
Matthew HughesReflex Racing B2
Angelo DerosaGraham Weigh RTB3
Steve WhitehurstReflex Racing B4
Stewart PhippsBromsgrove Olympique CC B5
Joss Poole Veloflow CC B6
Thomas RutterPerformance Development TeamB7
Jonny MasonCasp RTB8
Julian HughesVeloflow CC B9
Chris BraggStourbridge VeloB10
Steve BiddulphBorn to Bike RTB11
C1Mark SmithCrawley Wheelers Race TeamC1
2martin nelsonOut of the Saddle CCC2
3Rowan HornerVC St RaphaelC3
4Mark GreenwoodLungs 2 LegsC4
5Martin FordHUUB WattshopC5
6Paul DringTeam EchelonC6
7rob fletcherEquipe VeloC7
8Marek SiwickiAddiscombe CCC8
9Ray BellLiverpool Braveheart C9
10Frazer WhitePontypool rccC10
11Neil LewisVeloflow CC C11
12Wayne ReeksGANNET CCC12
13Wayne MckeownCasp RTC13
14Richard HarrisCwmcarn Paragon C14
15Daren GlazeStourbridge VeloC15
16Stuart WhiteCasp RTC16
17David RuttyVelo Club BristolC17
18Glenn McMenaminEquipe VeloC18
19Paul WheelerDynamic Rides CCC19
20Stacey MorganLudlow Brewery RT C20
21Brad LambVICTORIA CYCLING CLUBC21
22Michael D’ArcyCC LutonC22
23Paul HaywardPontypool rccC23
24Martin RigbyBMCRC24
25Neil WilkesTeam V-SprintD25
26Jamie PleavinLiverpool CenturyC26
27stephen woodwardBMCRB27
28Steve DringTeam EchelonC28
29Carl RoseGANNET CCC29
30Gerry BowditchReflex Racing C30
31Nigel ModlinskySeamons CCC31
32Chris SmithPython RTC32
33Chris RudallBMCRC33
34Richard UnwinGS VecchiC34
35Andrew EvansLudlow Brewery RTC35
36Andrew PrinceAerologic RT C36
37stephen mintonLudlow Brewery RT C37
38Jeremy HonorEquipe VeloC38
39John CarterAndy Cook CyclingC39
40jason streatherPDQ Cycle CoachingC40
41Moray BrownLichfield City CCC41
DNFChristopher CrowtherArmy Cycling Union CDNF
DNFpaul greenStourbridge VeloCDNF
D1Paul ThursfieldGraham Weigh RTD1
2Andy Bennettfit360.co.uk D2
3Adrian KerriganVeloflow CC D3
4Michael BellNew Brighton CC D4
5Andrew LoweCorley Cycles RCD5
6Paul MolloyDolan ellesse D6
7Paul HoneAddiscombe CCD7
8Mark FentonAerologic RTD8
9Martin DavisBeacon RCCD9
10Steve ThomasSteele davis via roma racing D10
11Steve NoelParadigm CyclesD11
12Carl DeeTeam EchelonD12
13ian cooperTeam Ohten AveasD13
14David RobertsWarrington RCD14
15Richard GoldingEquipe VeloD15
16David StoyleBath CCD16
17Peter DaviesBynea CCD17
18John BeckettRugby Velo ClubD18
19stuart evansCrawley Wheelers Race TeamD19
20Mike JonesVelo FitD20
DNFDavid WomackD2D cycling clothingDDNF

If you spot any errors in placing, or if you are wrongly identified, please e-mail info@bmcr.org.uk. Incorrect formatting, capitalisation of names etc. is normally a result of the data on RiderHQ. If you correct it there, it should feed through to future results.