Round 2 of the Wattbike League took place at Friary Grange Leisure Centre
Posted by Chris Rowe on Nov 20, 2009
The 5 races in the event programme ensured a full and action packed evening of indoor cycle racing.
An increased field or riders also meant that the competition for points was even more hotly contested.
Charlie Cox continued to show his strength and endurance, as he had the week before. He took 4 out of the 5 possible victories in his group and took the overall victory in his group and goes to the top of the overall leader broad. Matthew Sisley made his first appearance in the league and clearly demonstrated his own ability to take a string of high placings to clinch 2nd place on the night. Daniel Cooper who finished in 3rd place on the night, did enough to ensure he remains in 4th place in the league overall.
In group 2 Emily Capewell, another new rider, got off to a good start and won the first 2 races. All 7 competitors in this group won podium places at some stage during the evening and as such the competition was once again very intense. Isabelle Clarke however took first with Ella Birch in 2nd with newcomer Capewell in 3rd place.
The boys in Group 3 put on an exhilarating show with times improving from the previous weeks racing. Ultimately, Bertie Newey took 1st place Jacob Kelly was 2nd and 3rd place was shared by Will Hyde and Matt Thomas.
In the ladies it was clear that some riders must have been engaged in secret training sessions. Deborah Newey knocked 7 seconds off her 500m time from the previous week to win the first race. Debbie Yates pushed her to the line and continued to ride consistently throughout the events to take 1st place on the night. Sarah Cox and Anne Robinson did not give up easily and ensured that Yates had to work hard all night. They finished 2nd and 3rd places respectively.
Newcomers to the event Janice Hyde, Corrie Sisley and Sue Clarke all seemed to have another battle going on throughout the night. With their children watching they gave their all and no doubt did them proud. Cautious smiles emanated from the faces of the ladies as they climbed off bikes, and replied to the organiser “of course we will be back!”
Anyone can ride the Wattbike League, so if you want to do so or need further information contact the leisure Centre on 01543 308842 or log on to www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/wattbikes.
