Racing News

Southend Wheelers veterans were competing at the North Weald aerodrome track on Tuesday. In the over 70’s race, Fred Little scored an excellent win ahead of Wheeler’s Mike Brushett and Arnold Russell of the Whitewebs CC, who tied for second place on the podium, while Roy Godbeer finished in a creditable 4^th place. In the race for all other categories, Dave Whybrow finished unplaced in the main bunch of finishers.
 

Southend Wheelers in action at Dunton

On Wednesday the Wheelers were out at Steeple for their ten miles time trial. Top place went to Robin Bevan in a time of 24mins, 34secs with Mark Elms runner up in 24mins, 57secs. Arthur Knowler filled the final podium place with a time of 26mins, 37secs. Fastest lady was Jenny Patience in time of 28mins, 1sec. with Denise Kemp second in 29mins, 11secs. Best junior rider was Matt Kane who achieved a personal best time of 27mins, 56secs followed by 12 years old sister Hannah who also improved her best time to 33mins, 30secs. 

The Wheelers were out in force again at the Dunton test track on Thursday for the Ford CC 4^th category event. The race was run at a very fast pace from the start and although many attempts were made by riders to break clear of the main field, none were successful. It therefore all came down to a big bunch sprint to the line in which Graham Pearl and Martin Elms took creditable 4^th and 5^th places respectively, while Mike Knot, Ben Willy and Dave Whybrow all finished in the main pack. Terry Butcher and Mike MacCarthy were delayed by a crash in the finishing straight and both finished just behind the bunch. 

On Sunday there was a good turnout riders at Canewdon who enjoyed sunny conditions for the Social and Training rides.