2005 Race 2 - Milton Keynes National Bowl |
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Race view. After Initial fears from the organisers that the new date, and subsequent huge nettle growth for this round would mean the loss of some good singletrack , the circuit proved a cracker I thought. Due to poor course marking (get some arrows boys - helps no end) we had the novelty of a Formula 1 styleé rolling lap of the course and then a grid formation and race start, I thought it was great and every race should do it. The start was a fast tarmac blast to try and split the field, and if you were lucky you got a clear go at the tight woods, those that didn't would be well peed off I guess. Rob Lee got a stormer and got away to lead from Start to finish, in a depleted field due to regular riders being away on national points race duty in Wales. Phil Hughes chased him hard all the way with a good start while Ben Loaker , me, Nige and Stu Knubley got early clear breaks. Nigel Scott disappeared after the leaders after the first lap to secure a brilliant 3rd, hotly pursued by Ben Loaker and Junior Lewis Harris. First Garry Hill passed me then Keith Sperry stormed past again at speed looking good for another Vets win. Then Disaster for Keith as he punctured on lap 2 leaving a race long battle again between Gary and me as we circulated with Lewis. Gary could get a good gap on the long fast sections, which I could pull back in the woods just, for the last lap I took all the risks and got ready for a lung busting effort to hold him on the tarmac but in the end there was no need. Gary smacked one of the kerb step ups hard and flatted his rear instantly, leaving me to Cruise for a gift win, but hey they all count. Friday the 13th works for me. Plumz Ian chased me hard all the way for a storming 2nd in the Juniors, one more lap and lewis could have been yours next time mate. |
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