MDCC Youth had a good turnout at the Totnes Vire Support Races on Saturday, 06 April at Torbay Velopark. 13 riders across different age groups ranging from Under 8 to under 16. The podium places were:- Maddy Woodger 2nd under 8 girls. Ellie Birchall 2nd under 10 girls. A 123 in the under 10 boys…
With a quality line up for the Primavera Road Race in Hatherleigh (Devon), battling for the win was always going to be tough and yet again, after his win at the Jock Wadley in 2018, Mikey Mottram Vitus Pro Cycling p/b Brother UK delivered the goods for his new team, and on his new bike,…
After 30 minutes this race came down to the last corner. It was a technical and narrow combination – right, left, then 180 degree right over a speed bump, to a 90 degree left. I don’t think I was the strongest rider in the race, I just managed to get a good position for the…
These races are the traditional start to the SW road racing season. It is an ideal opportunity to stretch the legs on rolling Devon roads – not too long but long enough to see if the winter training has been working. The races this year are restricted to men. Both races will follow the A3072 for 6 miles and then…
Starting weekly from the Wednesday 7th November, the MDCC chain gangs will be run by Mark Dolan and Andy Parker. The sessions will be run in separate ability groups from complete novice to elite rider. The format will change weekly to keep it varied and will roughly consist of 3 aerobic efforts of approximately 15-20…
On a home circuit I was feeling enthusiastic with my chances of winning the race. The field was full of familiar riders, so I knew which wheels to follow, who not to be stuck behind and who would be strong enough to make a break. Riders such as Dominic Pullen and Sam Medlyn would be…
Sunday 1st September saw the opening event of the South West Cyclocross season with round 1 of the series taking place in the grounds of Powderham Castle. Jackie Shute, Robin Delve and a legion of helpers organised the event on behalf of Mid Devon Cycling Club. Robin put all the experience that he’s gained racing…
South West Regional Champs My 2018 campaign is drawing to its conclusion and I’ve managed to carry some decent form over the last few weeks with top 5 finishes in 9 races including 4 wins. The last two weekends have seen the two SW Regional championships, the first being the road title fought out over…
Ex Mid-Devon CC rider Matt Langworthy competed in the Mens National 25 on 5th August, the day after having placed 11th in the Andover National B road race. The course was rolling on the A3 near Petersfield. Despite the previous day’s efforts, Matt managed to place joint second with Chris Bartley, the Olympic silver medalist…
This is the most local of the National series for me meaning I was able to sleep in my own bed and have a fairly relaxed race weekend not worrying about getting there on time being only a 1hr drive from my house! The race was on the same circuit that the Primavera was held…