It couldn't have been a better evening for the first of the Team Tor 2000 Global Heating Ltd points series races. This was reflected by the good fields in both the E,1,2,3 and 3,4,W,J events.

 

The E,1,2,3 event was dominated very early on by an attack from Dave Bentley, Paul Barrett (1st Chard Wheelers) and Greg Sandy, unfortunately Paul punctured after 2 laps leaving the other two to continue on their own. Following persistent attacks from the main bunch Steve Lampier and Rex Facey managed to break clear and bridge the 30 second gap that separated them and that set the remainder of the race - with the final sprint being won by Greg Sandy and the bunch sprint won by Junior (with dispensation) Chris Opie. to take 5th place.

 

The 3,4,W,J race was again dominated by a small early break from Junior Jon Opie and Dan Coast, following persistent attacks from the main bunch, with 3 laps to go Alex Fitzgerald broke away from the main bunch and in just 2 laps caught the 2 riders in excess of a minute ahead and stormed straight past them to finish 30 seconds ahead of Jon with Dan a further 15 seconds after that - a phenomenal ride from Alex! The main bunch sprint was then won by Steve Noyce to take 4th place.

 

Many Thanks to all our helpers on the night, especially Jill Lackford, Ian Matthews and those roped into judging!

 

For information on further events contact tor2000@jings.com

 

1. Greg Sandy - Cycle Europe / Bianchi
2. Dave Bentley - Somerset Road Club / Bike Chain
3. Rex Facey - 1st Chard Wheelers
4. Steve Lampier - www.cyclelogic.co.uk
5. Chris Opie - www.cyclelogic.co.uk
6. James Williams - Richey cycle-ops
7. Mark Gibbs - Somerset Road Club / Bike Chain
8. Richard Smith - Team Tor 2000 /Global Heating ltd/Scorpion CS/Corbieres Bike Tours/Squeezy/Tifosi Frames
9. Keith Lilley - Altrax
10. Jason Burkett - Bikin Motion