Mid Devon riders race up Porlock Hill, it is known as the steepest A road in the country with many stories of cars overheating going up and burning brakes coming down. The good news is that the Hill Climb did not going up the 1 in 4 main road climb but the longer, gentler and most definitely more scenic 4.2 mile Porlock Toll Road.
104 riders hit the start this year.
Jacob Thomas came 64th
Noah Thomas came 93rd
Sean Ferguson came 72nd
Reuben Heal came 37th
IT’S ALWAYS sweet when a well-laid plan comes to fruition, and that was certainly the case on amemorable day for the Okehampton Cycling Club on ‘home’ territory at the Primavera Road Race. Oke CC duo Jon Hobbs and Lloyd Copp and Exeter Wheelers training mate Tristan Kelsall-Spurr were all seeded in the first group away…
A strong showing from the Mid Devon Riders in the inaugural SW Zwift Race. Not to be kept from racing during the current Lockdown, hundreds of riders of all abilities raced across 4 categories. Notable Mid Devon performances from Henry Irvine 10th overall, promising Youth Rider Callum Start in 13th and wily old dog Andrew…
Wheal-Jane 7 riders headed off to Wheal Jane in windy but dry conditions. Maddy Woodger under 10’s started her season bottom of her new age group but managed a podium place coming in 3rd. Bayley Woodger under 12 started his road campaign in his new age group feeling under the weather but managed a great 2nd…
Mid Devon Cycling Club hosted the annual Colin Lewis Grand Prix at the Torbay Velopark on Saturday. This was also the second round of South West Series, with some of the biggest fields in the region this year. In fabulous weather conditions, the youth races started the day with MDCC youth having great success: In…
Andrew Perkins used his experience and knowledge to help experienced youth rider Callum Start to step up for his 1st senior race at the Cycle Sport South Hams Circuit Races at Torbay’s Velopark. To comply with the current covid guidelines the event consisted of three 15 minute races – scratch, points and pursuit. The new…
On Saturday 6th March the Mid Devon CC organised the season opening Youth Stage Race – with adult support races, at the Torbay Velopark. Conditions were dry and bright with forty four entrants including a strong raiding party from Wheal Velocity and riders from Avid Sport in Bath and Cwmcarn Paragon Wales. The format with two…