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On a less than perfect evening, Cris Coxon beat course record with an impressive 21:06, ahead of Mark Day 23:27; Charlie Heffernan 23:50 closely followed by Jack Smith 23:53 and James Hampshire 26:17. Other clubs provided 6 men and 2 women competing.
Cris’ road bike course record for the Goodwood closed circuit was further improved by him to 20:30 on 19 July.
A great day for Brighton Mitre C.C. Cris Coxon finished 3rd in a new club record of 1:47:06 which would have been 2nd but for a flat front tyre in the last mile. Ist Team went to this club being Cris Coxon, David Huckell and Don Parker in a total time of 6:23:32.
This event incorporated the Veterans’ Time Trial Association (Surrey/Sussex) Championship “50” when we won 1st Team with Cris Coxon, Don Parker and Robin Johnson despite a total age of 195 years.
Its that time again.
Exciting racing in the sun come and watch, compete or better still help. Live scoring available on line so can see what is happening while the race is on.
The mens races will sell out but still space for the women.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/284464/Hove-Park-Crits-2
Come and volunteer, def more the merrier and there is always the chance of pizza and refreshments. No accidents last time but we need first aiders. Contact us on facebook mitre members.
A scintillating performance by Marek Shafer to win by over 10 minutes from Martin O’Neill in a small field of five riders, compared with just three last year.
The result should have seen Paul Thatcher in contention but he sadly punctured in the first mile and did not finish. Marek can look forward to being presented with the trophy at the next club dinner.
Past winners: Sam Kimber, Cris Coxon and Jack Smith did not compete.
Course record of 51:46 by Steve Kane from 2022 remains.
Paul was a friend to everyone he met and generous to a fault. The life and soul of the party, he organised great socials and was a driving force across all areas of the club. He is sorely missed.