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Three of
the Southend Wheelers have started early season racing in preparation
for the season proper starting in the spring. The
East London CC winter circuit races at Hogg Hill. |
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Graham Pearl (50 this week) rode in the 4th category race was
satisfied with this early performance although just outside of
the, all important,top ten positions. Phil Holloway
(43)and George Pearl (17) rode as 3rd Cats,
in the Elite, 1st, 2nd and 3rd category handicap event. The 3rd cats were given a
lead of 40 seconds
which they steadily extended to 1 minute.
At halfway it was clear the 3rds were going to
hold of the quality field behind them and they settled down to
the business of racing. The pace remained high throughout which
reduced the opportunity for breakaways although Pearl did ‘test
his legs’ taking a lead of
50 metres which he held
for a lap and a half before going back to the bunch to recover
in readiness for the uphill finish. In the sprint for the line
Pearl finished a creditable fourth and Holloway eighth. Many
more of the Wheelers were riding at Canewdon on Sunday
in their regular training and social rides based
out of the village hall.
Photo; Pearl (head down yellow helmet) and Holloway (yellow helmet far left) charge for the line. |
