Riders
gathered in Nabawa on Sunday for Spokes Cycle Club’s annual Nabawa to
Northampton and Return handicap Roadrace.
Since its introduction last season, this event is widely anticipated by
riders as a challenging race course through the scenic Chapman Valley.
After
the stiflingly hot weather of the last few days, riders were pleased to face
the starter Vicky Sheilds in better weather conditions, all be it a bit warm
and into a North east headwind.
First
riders called to the line were Cheryl O’Brien, Catherine Brosnan, Mitchell
Crabb, Rhonda Bradley, Cath Dumont and Duane Crabb. Barbara Glenister and Sharon North had to
wait 4 minutes before getting under way.
While promising Junior Jonty Calder led his group (Sara Armitage, Andrew Toovey, John Andrews
and Tim Glenister) away after a further 5 minutes. Ten minutes later new guns Reggie Richardson,
Gus Riuz, Paul Dodson and Julie Firth were away, after a tactics meeting in the
primary school car park, complete with drawings in the sand and role
plays. Max Nowrogee and Mike Reymond
set off 24 minutes after the first riders and 4 minutes ahead of the inform
Paul Hearne and Andre Eastough with Paul Mathews, Eddie Muller and Darryl
Sheilds completing the group.
The
undulating course and headwind caused groups to split and Sara Armitage rode
through the field to be first to finish 50 seconds ahead of Tim Glenister with
Paul Hearne winning the sprint to claim third and fastest time from Andre
Eastough and Paul Mathews.
Cheryl
O’Brien completed her best ride with club to finish over 10 minutes ahead of
other rides from her group. Firth and Ruiz crossed the line together after
the punishing ride. Andrew Toovey led
Jonty Calder and Barb Glenister across the line next. Sharon North had to put $10 in swear box
after telling Andrew Toovey what she thought of the hills in very explicit
terms.
Many
thanks to Tim and Barb, Vicky, JB and Mick for putting out the signs,
marshalling and timekeeping.
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