The opening event of the Wrekinsport club calendar saw riders partake in a fast and furious five mile loop of Admaston – Rushmoor Lane and Allscott as Tomos Hales took a solid win – although his plan to challenge Henri Bedford’s 10 minute 9 second course record set in April 2021 didn’t quite work out. Hales was stymied by a stiff and chilly easterly wind that hampered riders on the long steady climb from Allscott to the finish, eventually completing the circuit in 10:44.
Hales’ nearest challenger was Oli Freeman, whose 11:25 was just two seconds ahead of Wrekinsport club mate Phil Roberts in a tight battle for an ‘each way’ placing; whilst best female was Hayley Wells in 12:13.
The Road Bike category was also keenly fought, with Rich Smith taking a solid win in 13:02, eight seconds ahead of Peter Jukes on his first competitive time trial on a Road Bike, which looks like a good omen for the coming season.
Wrekinsport CC are pleased to confirm that arrangements are well underway for 2025’s reliability ride which will take place at 0930 on Sunday 23rd February 2025.
As in previous years, we return to Wellington Cricket Club for HQ, with catering available both before and after the ride. Tickets cost £5 each, with proceeds to charity.
There’s both a long and a short route available, so there really is something for all levels of ability.
Wrekinsport are pleased to announce that we are the organising club for the SCCA event on 9th March. This time trail will be a 17 mile ‘Hilly’ event set on a new course this year. We’re hopeful that new route will attract a good field.
The start point will be on the B4380 (Atcham) from where the route will follow the road all the way up to the Jiggers bank roundabout and back. More information on the route and an event entry form can be found on the SCCA website.
