SUMMER IN THE PARK series
The full points table for the race series is here
Well doen to everybody who raced - we hope to see some of you back next year.
We hope to be organising a mountain bike race for all those who fancy a go at it - watch this space for news!
SUMMER IN THE PARK 2009
SUMMER IN THE PARK RACE 6 5th JUNE 2009
UNDER 8 4 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st BEN TULLET HHYCC 6.04
2nd JAMES BISCOE 6.38
3rd SION MARGRAVE TEAM DARENTH 6.51
4th FELIX MACKIE LVYCC 6.53
5th HARRY JONES HHYCC 7.08
6th STANLEY HEATH-STEPHENS LVYCC 1 LAP
7th JOSEPH BLACKMORE 1 LAP
8th LEWIS KING 1LAP
UNDER 10 8 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st TOBY MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.47
2nd NATHAN MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 12.48
3rd SAMUEL HOLLOWAY TEAM DARENTH 13.26
4th TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
5th OSCAR HEATH-STEPHENS LVYCC 1 LAP
6th LUCY TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
7th CHRIS MULFORD SYDENHAM WHLRS 1 LAP
8th TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
9th CALLUM ROSE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
UNDER 12 12 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st DAN TULLET HERNE HILL 16.52
2nd CALLUM MACKIE LVYCC 17.35
3rd SAM TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 17.53
4th JOE SUTTON TEAM DARENTH 18.18
5th HANNAH KANE SOUTHEND WHRS 1 LAP
6th BAILEY STICKINGS GO RIDE BEXLEY 1 LAP
7th PATRICK FAINT TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
8th JAMES HOPWOOD TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
9th LUC LEGON CC BEXLEY 3 LAPS
10th JACK MILLER GO RIDE BEXLEY 3 LAPS
SUMMER IN THE PARK RACE 5 29th MAY 2009
UNDER 8 4 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st BEN TULLET HERNE HILL 5.57
2nd SION MARGRAVE TEAM DARENTH 6.44
3rd LEWIS KING 1 LAP
4th JOSEPH BLACKMORE 1 LAP
5th FRED CONDER 1 LAP
UNDER 10 8 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st TOBY MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.32
2nd NATHAN MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 12.57
3rd TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
4th SAMUEL HOLLOWAY TEAM DARENTH 2 LAPS
UNDER 12 12 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st TRISTAN PRICE PCA CICLOS UNO 16.19
2nd DAN TULLET HERNE HILL S/T
3rd SAM TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 17.06
4th HANNAH KANE SOUTHEND WHRS 1 LAP
5th JAMES HOPWOOD TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
6th PATRICK FAINT TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
7th LUC LEGON CC BEXLEY 2 LAPS
8th BLAKE ELEY GO RIDE BEXLEY 2 LAPS
SUMMER IN THE PARK WEEK 5 29th MAY 2009
The penultimate round of the series saw warm and blustery conditions with the half term holiday reducing the total number of riders to 17.
First up were the under 8s with Ben Tullet of Herne Hill YCC leading from the start and keeping a safe distance from Sion Margrave of Team Darenth in second. Lewis King claimed third spot having chased hard to try and catch Sion. Joseph Blackmore took 4th spot and riding in his first ever race was Fred Conder coming home 5th.
The under 10s had a field of just 4 riders but without Dan Tullet who was again riding up in the under 12 race. This meant Toby Martin of Team Darenth would go clear from the start and slowly pull away from his younger brother Nathan who was safe in second place. A strong ride from Tyler Pace of Team Darenth ensured 3rd spot and Sam Holloway claimed 4th place following a crash earlier in the race.
8 riders lined up for the under 12 race which set off at a very quick pace. Daniel Tullet of Herne Hill YCC, Tristan Price of PCA Ciclos Uno and Sam Titmarsh of team Darenth quickly moved away from the rest of the field.
After 3 laps Sam had dropped back and it was down to two riders to contest the win. Hannah Kane of Southend Wheelers was safe in 4th spot with James Hopwood and Patrick Faint of Team Darenth not too far behind. James rode a strong race and was able to pull away from Patrick. Further back Luc Legon and Blake Eley were having their own battle.
As the race came to its climax all but the first two positions had been settled. Tristan had moved just ahead of Daniel as they rounded the final corner and sprinted for the line. Tristan had just enough of a lead as he crossed the line just ahead of Daniel who was closing all the time.
Well done to all who took part and I hope to see you at the final race next week.
Final race Friday 5th June
Clive Titmarsh Race Organiser
SUMMER IN THE PARK RACE 4 22nd MAY 2009
UNDER 8 4 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st BEN TULLET HERNE HILL 5.53
2nd SION MARGRAVE TEAM DARENTH 6.26
3rd LEWIS KING 6.29
4th FELIX MACKIE LVYCC 7.06
UNDER 10 8 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st DAN TULLET HERNE HILL 10.51
2nd TOBY MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.14
3rd NATHAN MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 12.12
4th TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
5th SAMUEL HOLLOWAY TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
6th LUCY TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP 1st GIRL
UNDER 12 12 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st SAM TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 16.19
2nd CALLUM MACKIE LVYCC 16.21
3rd JOE SUTTON TEAM DARENTH 17.04
4th HANNAH KANE SOUTHEND WHRS 17.15
5th PATRICK FAINT TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
6th JAMES HOPWOOD TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
7th LUC LEGON CC BEXLEY 2 LAPS
8th JACK MILLER GO RIDE BEXLEY 2 LAPS
9th BLAKE ELEY GO RIDE BEXLEY 2 LAPS
SUMMER IN THE PARK WEEK 3 15th MAY 2009
The third round of the series started with grey skies and ended with torrential rain. However this didn’t deter the largest field so far with 27 riders signing on.
First up were the under 8s with a dry track and blustery conditions. Ben Tullet of Herne Hill YCC led from the start and managed to keep a safe distance from the hard chasing James Biscoe. Third place went to Lewis King just coming home ahead of Sion Margrave of Team Darenth in forth spot having swapped positions twice during the race.
The under 10s had a field of 9 riders but without Dan Tullet who was racing up in the under 12 race. This meant Toby Martin of Team Darenth would go clear from the start and slowly pull away from his younger brother Nathan who was safe in second place. Third place was held by Sam Holloway of Team Darenth for several laps before Oscar Heath-Stephens put in two fast finishing laps and took the final podium position.
The start of the under 12 race saw spots of rain fall and as the race progressed so did the rain. By the time the race drew to a conclusion the rain was falling steadily and the course had become very wet. Racing continued at a good tempo with riders taking due care on the corners but not losing much time overall. Within two laps of the start four riders had ridden away from the field and began to jostle for position. Lap after lap the four riders swapped places but no one seemed willing to try and make a move.
As the race neared its climax Joe Sutton of team Darenth lost touch with the lead riders. Joe went on to claim 4th spot with his best time so far.
The final 3 places would be decided on the final straight. Sam Titmarsh of Team Darenth managed to gain a few yards at the back of the circuit over Dan Tullet of Herne Hill. Callum Mackie of Lea Valley was chasing hard and looking to be part of the sprint finish. As the riders rounded the final corner Sam was able to hold off Dan in the sprint to the line with Callum just two seconds behind.
A great race from start to finish with Dan showing he is more than capable of mixing it with the under 12s.
Well done to all who took part and lets hope the sun shines next week.
Next race Friday 22nd May
Clive Titmarsh Race Organiser
UNDER 8 4 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st BEN TULLET HERNE HILL 6.05
2nd JAMES BISCOE 6.22
3rd LEWIS KING 6.49
4th SION MARGRAVE TEAM DARENTH 6.51
5th FELIX MACKIE LVYCC 7.07
6th STANLEY HEATH-STEPHENS LVYCC 7.56
7th HARRY JONES HERNE HILL 7.59
UNDER 10 8 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st TOBY MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.48
2nd NATHAN MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 12.07
3rd OSCAR HEATH-STEPHENS LVYCC 13.13
4th SAMUEL HOLLOWAY TEAM DARENTH 13.40
5th TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
6th CHRIS MULFORD SYDNEM WHEELERS 1 LAP
7th LUCY TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP 1st GIRL
8th LEWIS STICKINGS GO RIDE BEXLEY 1 LAP
9th CALLUM ROSE TEAM DARENTH 2 LAPS
UNDER 12 12 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st SAM TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 16.36
2nd DAN TULLET HHYCC S/T
3rd CALLUM MACKIE LVYCC 16.38
4th JOE SUTTON TEAM DARENTH 16.56
5th BAILEY STICKINGS GO RIDE BEXLEY 1 LAP
6th JAMES HOPWOOD TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
7th PATRICK FAINT TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
8th LUC LEGON CC BEXLEY 2 LAPS
9th BLAKE ELEY GO RIDE BEXLEY 2 LAPS
10th JACK MILLER GO RIDE BEXLEY 3 LAPS
11th JORDAN COOK TEAM DARENTH 4 LAPS
SUMMER IN THE PARK WEEK 2 8th MAY 2009
More wind rather than sunshine this week but 22 riders signed on from
5 different teams along with some unattached riders new to racing.
The under 8s race was won with a strong ride from Ben Tullet from Herne Hill closely followed by James Biscoe just 9 seconds behind. Third place went to Sion Margrave of Team Darenth getting on the podium for the first time.
The under 10s race saw Dan Tullet of Herne Hill win by a smaller margin from Toby Martin of Team Darenth. This was in part due to Dan saving some energy for a big race the following day. Third went to Nathan Martin and first girl was Lucy Titmarsh finishing 4th overall.
Sam Titmarsh of Team Darenth was again to lead from start to finish in the under 12 race. Joe Sutton also Team Darenth chased hard but ended the race a minute behind. Hannah Kane Southend Wheelers and Bailey Sticking Go Ride Bexley had a great race with Bailey slowly closing Hannah down as the race progressed. Both riders took the final turn looking to take third spot. Hannah had the strength to take third with just 2 seconds to spare.
Next race Friday 15th May
SUMMER IN THE PARK RACE 2 8th MAY 2009
UNDER 8 4 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st BEN TULLET HERNE HILL 6.01
2nd JAMES BISCOE 6.10
3rd SION MARGRAVE TEAM DARENTH 6.32
4th LEWIS KING 6.36
5th HARRY JONES HERNE HILL 7.37
6th JOSEPH BLACKMORE 1 LAP
UNDER 10 8 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st DAN TULLET HERNE HILL 11.22
2nd TOBY MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.39
3rd NATHAN MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 12.20
4th LUCY TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP 1st GIRL
5th CHRIS MULFORD SYDNEM WHEELERS 1 LAP
6th TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
7th SAMUEL HOLLOWAY TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
UNDER 12 12 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st SAM TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 16.32
2nd JOE SUTTON TEAM DARENTH 17.32
3rd HANNAH KANE SOUTHEND WHEELERS 17.50 1st GIRL
4th BAILEY STICKINGS GO RIDE BEXLEY 17.52
5th PATRICK FAINT TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
6th JAMES HOPWOOD TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
7th LUC LEGON 2 LAPS
8th JORDAN COOK TEAM DARENTH 2 LAPS
9th BLAKE ELEY GO RIDE BEXLEY 3 LAPS
The sun shone for the first round of the 2009 Summer in the Park race series. 22 riders signed on for the three race categories.
The under 8 race was dominated from start to finish by Ben Tullet of Herne Hill.
The under 10 race was taken by older brother Dan Tullet chased hard by the Martin brothers Toby and Nathan. Ist girl was Lucy Titmarsh of Team Darenth with a strong 4th place overall.
The under 12 race was won by Sam Titmarsh of Team Darenth. Team mate Joe Sutton stayed with the pace for the first half of the race but began to drop back as the race went on. A close battle for 3rd was contested by James Hopwood and Patrick Faint. Both Team Darenth riders. Patrick managed to win the sprint finish and take the final podium spot.
Full Results
SUMMER IN THE PARK RACE 1 1st MAY 2009
UNDER 8 4 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st BEN TULLET HERNE HILL 5.48
2nd JAMES BISCOE 6.18
3rd LEWIS KING 6.45
4th SION MARGRAVE TEAM DARENTH 6.51
5th HARRY JONES HERNE HILL 1 LAP
6th JOSEPH BLACKMORE 1 LAP
UNDER 10 8 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st DAN TULLET HERNE HILL 10.49
2nd TOBY MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.33
3rd NATHAN MARTIN TEAM DARENTH 11.55
4th LUCY TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP 1st GIRL
5th TYLER PACE TEAM DARENTH 2 LAPS
6th SAMUEL HOLLOWAY TEAM DARENTH 2 LAPS
7th LEWIS STICKINGS GO RIDE BEXLEY 2 LAPS
8th CALLUM ROSE TEAM DARENTH 3 LAPS
9th JAMES BRENNAN 3 LAPS
UNDER 12 12 LAPS
NAME TEAM TIME
1st SAM TITMARSH TEAM DARENTH 16.38
2nd JOE SUTTON TEAM DARENTH 17.26
3rd PATRICK FAINT TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
4th JAMES HOPWOOD TEAM DARENTH 1 LAP
5th BAILEY STICKINGS GO RIDE BEXLEY 1 LAP
6th BLAKE ELEY GO RIDE BEXLEY 3 LAPS
7th JORDAN COOK TEAM DARENTH 3 LAPS
Report from Round 1, Southern XC Series
The first round of Southern XC in 2008 there was four inches of snow on the ground this year it was dry hot sunny, what a difference a year makes. The course at Borden in Hampshire is one of those places that everyone loves. It’s got it all, fast flowing single track technical climbs and descents just one of the best cross country courses in the south. Putting in their first appearance at this year’s series where Nathan and Toby Martin. The two of them were be to competing in the under tens race which was to be two mini laps through the woods. Toby was first off the start line with is trade mark of his legs going around at about a million miles an hour (change your gears). Nathan was close behind his brother with the rest of the field following along at a fast pace. Toby came through the start area first with Nathan several seconds behind and the third and fourth boys not far back. Toby won the race with several seconds to spare on his brother, but Nathan had the third placed rider coming up fast on the inside of him. Nathan crossed the line first with only feet separating him from the third boy. The juvenile race was next up with Liam Cowell and Gretel Warner in this one. They would be doing the full course which was taking the fast riders twenty two minutes to complete. Liam had a good start and was up with the leaders, Gretel was at the back of the field. Liam and Josh Parkin where locked together for nearly all the race with them changing places several times. It came down to a sprint finish between Liam and Josh which Liam held to the line to take sixth place overall. Gretel was having a ding dong with the boys, due to no other girls to race against. This did not stop her; she still managed to come in eleventh in the boy’s race which is always hotly contested.
By Paul Warner
Report from round one of the British mountain bike cross country series on Sunday 4th April at Sherwood pines near Nottingham. The weather could not have been better for racing dry hot and dusty, what it should be like. Today’s event had sold out with over five hundred racers over all the age categories.
The course was just over 8kms in length with a mixture of fire roads and single track sections. It was taking the greyhounds just over twenty minutes to complete a lap, so for the mere mortals this would mean a time of around twenty five minutes or so. For Gretel Warner and Liam Cowell this was their first time competing as juveniles at a national event. Liam was to be gridded last due to no previous ranking points which was to place him on the last row of the thirty five or so other riders. Gretel was to fair a bit better even so she was ranked last, due to there was only ten girls in total. Liam was going to do two full laps of the full course sixteen kms, or ten miles for us oldies. Gretel was stunned when informed she was also to do two laps, normally the girls only do one lap. Liam was to go through the start loop area first, he was going well. I shouted to him to keep the pace steady and not to overdo it otherwise he would blow on the second lap, which sometimes happens. Gretel came past a while later in seventh place; she was looking a bit worse for wear. She told me after her race that she had taken a tumble on a rooty section in the woods and had banged her leg which came up in a big black bruise the next day.
As Liam came round for the last quarter of the second lap, he was keeping up a steady pace which was pulling him gradually up the field. Gretel was in full swing by now on the second lap and she was in position to pass the fifth rider to take the fourth spot which she did. Liam was to take fifteenth place only forty seconds behind ex team member Josh Parkin. Gretel and Liam will be contesting at round two in Dalby in North Yorkshire in May where they hope to improve on the first round results.
By Paul Warner
