Meudon rider Martin Hulbert (aka MadCyclist99) opened his seasonal LVRC campaign with a fine win on the Henfold Hill circuit in the 50-60yrs race - here's his run down of events ...
Faced with 6 laps of the Henfold Hill circuit (7.7m / lap) the action kicked off with Ray Robinson clipping off early on and quickly gaining 2 minutes on the peleton.
I tried to get away by some big attacks on Henfold Hill climb (17% gradient) all of which were eventually brought back, but they did help in bringing Robinson back to the bunch after 3 laps. So Gruppo Compacto - then followed lots of activity until finally myself, together with strongman Colin Bateman and Ray Robinson again left the peleton in our wake with 2 laps remaining. Only myself and Bateman were working as Ray was feeling the effects of his earlier efforts.
Ray graciously accept 3rd and didn't sprint after not working, so it was left to myself and Bateman to battle it out up the final rise to the finish. I managed to pull away and surprisingly put a few lengths into him before the line.
MadCyclist Wins Opener
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surprisingly put a few lengths into him before the line.
that is a finish I would not like to see!
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