Hope Series Round 2

Sunday 1st July was round 2 of the Hope Series - we had two team riders at the race after we missed round 1 as this clashed with the British XC Series.   If ayone is familiar with Lee Quarry its an unusual and unique venue.  Its as the name suggest an old working quarry and with some investment and some great local volunteers mtb trails were put into the quarry and there is a maze of single track, descents, ascents, pump tracks and drop offs in just a 1km area.

  

 

The only downside to the venue is that it is on a hilltop and therefore exposed to wind and rain.  Sundays race was no exception and the rain and conditions were harsh for the days racing.   TEF rider Sam Roper was in the Racers category so the field with the most experienced racers.  Sam was also racing alongside our home club Richardsons CC rider - Steve Hopper.   The start was hectic with numerous riders in the start from different categories and even some youths  sneaking into the race (they were later DQ'd)  Sam came 10th in his category and from RCC rider reports going well.  

Meanwhile we had a debut for new signing Frazer Clacherty (14yrs) who was in the lads Category with 10 riders.  Again a confusing start for his race and Frazer thought he had come 2nd but was told he was 3rd - a podium in either case.

Scott Woolley was not racing due to a recent illness. 

Results for the series came out today and we confirmed that Frazer was 2nd after all - a great result for the team though.

Next up for the team will be British XC Series in Essex.  We will also shortly be setting our training dates for the team once the season has finished.