Hundreds of people enjoyed top cycling action and a great family day out at the Warwick Cycle Races on Sunday 6th September 2009.
From 11am until gone 6pm, crowds were treated to top cycling action on the closed road circuit in Warwick town centre, with the action ranging from elite men and women’s races, through to unicycle and tricycle events.
The men’s Elite Race came as the finale of the day, with recent Tour of Ireland winner Russell Downing, and Olympic medalists Ed Clancy and Rob Hayles all taking part.
The races concluded with Ian Wilkinson winning the TravelWise Elite Men's Circuit Race Series. Racing was once again tight around the winding streets of the historic town of Warwick and Ian overtook Malcolm Elliott who crossed the line in second place and Dean Downing was third.
It was a fun packed day of racing including disability series racing for the first year as well as a 10km unicycle race and women's race where Nicola Juniper almost lapped the second and third place riders.
As well as elite circuit racing there were a host of cycling and family activities to inspire people to get on their bikes with the aim of the event to promote cycling for all.
Cllr Aland Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: “This is a fantastic event, raising the profile of cycling and demonstrating what is possible at all levels.
“And of course, as well as the racing there was great fun with face painting, hula hoops, and help on hand from Dr Bike.”
This year’s race wouldn’t have been able to go ahead if it wasn’t for all of the sponsors. Carillion are also providing a response team on site to repair any emergency pot holes or loose slabs on the circuit and this is an excellent level of commitment, rarely seen at British cycle racing events.
The races are organised by British Cycling and Warwickshire County Council with sponsorship and support from TravelWise, Carillion, Warwickshire Direct, Hinckley and South Wigston Cycle Centre, Mercia Securities, Nationwide Drives, Coventry City Council, Warwickshire Police, Warwick District Council and Action 21.
Information about the results can be found on the British Cycling Webpage.
Travelwise Elite Mens Circuit Race
1st Ian Wilkinson (Halfords Bike Hut)
2nd Malcolm Elliott (Candi TV - Marshall Pata RT)
3rd Dean Downing (Rapha Condor)
British Cycling - Elite Race Gallery
South Wigston & Hinckley Cycle Centre Women’s Circuit Race
1st Nicola Juniper (PCA Ciclos Uno)
2nd Anna Fischer (Max Gear R.T.)
3rd Jennifer O’Connor (Altura Patterson Training)
British Cycling - Womens Race Gallery
Under 12’s -Youth C – Sponsored by Carillion
1st Grace Garner Leicestershire RC
2nd Jack Escritt Wolverhampton Wheelers
3rd Charlotte Broughton Leicestershire RC
British Cycling - Under 12's Race Gallery
Under 10’s – Youth D
1st Harry Yates Halesowen A & CC
2nd Matthew Lewis Wolverhampton Wheelers
3rd Scott Hookway Sherwood CC
British Cycling - Under 10's Race Gallery
Under 8’s – Youth E:
1st James Upton Solihull CC
2nd Will Staite Lichfield City CC
3rd Connor Smith Halesowen A & CC
British Cycling - Under 8's Race Gallery
Under 14’s and Under 16’s – Youth A & B:
Under 16’s
1st Joseph Fox Solihull CC
2nd James Locker Halesowen A & CC
3rd Jacob James Halesowen A & CC
Under 14’s
1st George Edwards Lyme RC
2nd William Davies Lichfield City CC
3rd Emily Nelson Lichfield City CC
British Cycling - Under 14's and 16's Race Gallery
4th Category Entry Level Race – sponsored by Warwickshire Direct
1st Tim Stowe Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
2nd Graham Atkins Welland Valley CC
3rd Charles Brown Kenilworth Wheelers
British Cycling - 4th Category Entry Level Race Gallery
3rd/4th Category Race
1st Mark Davies Barnsley RC
2nd Matthew Holmes Team Wallis CHH RT
3rd Robert Edgell Somer Valley CC
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A race gets underway
Racing round the streets of Warwick
Winners of disability race
Travelwise Elite Mens Circuit Race
Race to the finish line
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