Marsden Wheeler Results 22nd August
Kia ora everyone
We continued our “criterium” theme for the last ride of the current junior coaching series. This series has focused on specific skills for the New Zealand Secondary School Champs in Auckland in two weekends time and 6 Marsden Wheelers Juniors are riding in this event for their schools.
There was a short coaching session on “warm ups” and “recovery” and then we did a mass start race up and down Kara Road five times.
The field split into several groups early on with Ben E, Mathew Z and Timo in the first group, Tim, Dylan, Sam, Matthew M and Ben J in the next group with Steve and Kevin carrying the lantern rouge. It was very impressive to see juniors who have only been cycling for several weeks lapping it out and giving far more experienced cyclists a run for their money.
Sadly there was a crash at the first turnaround. Sam clipped a wheel and ended up with abrasions and bruises.
First on handicap was U19 rider Dylan followed by Matthew M who is U17. Matthew M was the most improved rider and after following a training programme is now significantly faster than he was at the start of the coaching series. Ben Evans got fastest time overall.
Thanks to Catherine for timekeeping and John for one of the turnarounds.
Results (sealed handicap 14.5km):
1. Dylan U19 25:05 (5min)
2. Matthew M U17 25:54 (5min)
3. Timo U23 24:16 (2½min)
4. Ben J U15 25:54 (3½min)
5. Tim U19 25:06 (2½ min)
6. Mathew Z U17 24:11 (1min)
7. Ben E M1 23:23 (0min)
8. Steve M2 27:37 (3½min)
9. Kevin M6 dnf
10. Sam U19 dnf
Next Marsden Wheelers Club Race:
When: Saturday 29th August (sign-on 9am)
Where: Whatatiri Hall, SH14 end Whatatiri Road
Course: Whatatiri to Mangakahia Road return – out and back once (19km) for younger riders, out and back twice (38km) for older juniors and seniors
What: Graded Mass Start – first riders leave 9.30am
$2 entry please
Ciao
Ruth and Jonathan
Cyclists who train smart always beat athletes who train hard – Joe Friel – US Cycling Coach
Ruth and Jonathan Jarman
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