Doncaster
Wheelers CC Autumn 3\4th Category Road Race 24/09/05
[ Harworth
Circuit]
Experienced Martin Pitchford (Scunthorpe Poly CC)
led home a group of 3 riders to win Doncaster Wheelers -
Don Valley Cycles Autumn Road Race.
A 60 strong field left Ziniz Restaurant in
Bawtry to embark upon 7 laps of a 6 miles circuit based on
Harworth. Several attempts to break clear were nullified by the
pack until the sound of the bell sparked the decisive move. On
the final drag up Wright’s Hill to the finish, Pitchford proved
too strong for his rivals crossing the line with meters to spare
over in form Ian Cooper (Thurcroft CC), winner of his own club’s
promotion the previous week. Richard Robinson (Cherry Valley RT)
completed the leading trio.
30 seconds later, Michael Collins VS Cycles
Brighouse led a 30 strong group over the line to claim 4th
place. Best placed local riders were Steve Maltby (Doncaster Whs)
in 9th place and Rotherham’s Chris Last (Team Stealth) in 10th
place. Also in the main bunch were Doncaster Whs riders Dave
Furniss, Wayne Endledow, Steve Cowlbeck, John Hadley & Fred
Easton.
A post race presentation was held at Ziniz
where club sponsor Dave Wheatley, Pacy & Wheatley Construction
presented prizes to the leading 6 riders.
|
1 |
Martin Pitchford |
Scunthorpe Poly |
|
2 |
Ian Cooper |
Thurcroft CC |
|
3 |
Richard Robinson
|
Cherry Valley RT |
|
4 |
Michael Collins
|
VS Cycles |
|
5 |
John Hopper |
Cottingham Cour |
|
6 |
James Mather |
Cycling 4 Life |
|
7 |
Paul Musgrove |
Clifton CC |
|
8 |
Jason Shipton |
PM |
|
9 |
Steve Maltby |
Doncaster Whs |
|
10 |
Chris Last |
Team Stealth |