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National Round 7 & 8 - Manchester 2nd - 4th July 2010 |
Five
of Tiverton's Bmx club members travelled to Manchester for Rounds 7 & 8 of
the National series, where competition was tough and racing fast. Mini
missile Molly O'loughlin riding in the 6 & under's did the club proud taking
2nds in both her rounds. In the Boys 8's Ryan O'loughlin again had 30 riders
to compete against, making his way through to take two 4ths.Shannon Blake
rode well but took a nasty fall in round 7, finishing her weekend with a 7th
and a 6th, in the 11-12 girls. Championship ladies saw Bethan Hallett
battling it out finishing with a fantastic 4th and an 8th. Paula Hallett
took two 8ths. Rounds 9 & 10 are being held in Gosport on the 7-8th Aug.
Report by Sarah Mortimer
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Nationals Rounds 5 & 6 - Braintree 11th - 13th June 2010 |
Ryan O'loughlin was on form for round
6 of the National BMX series, with a fantastic win. He had to compete
against 31 other 8yr old boys enduring quarters and semi's to gain his
place. This win, leaves him only 6 points behind the currant leader in the
rankings, Ryan's aim this year is to be National number 1, after finishing
2nd last year. Ryan finished 3rd in round 5. His sister Molly, rode
consistently taking two 2nds.
Bethan Hallett had an experience of things to come, having to ride with
the Championship girls. Bethan who rides 15-16 girls normally took a well
earned 7th on day one with a 2nd in the B's on day two.
Ian Wheeler finished 7th in the B's in the 17-29yr Cruiser class. More
great results for the club, the next National will be held in Manchester
on the 3rd -4th July.
Report by
Sarah Mortimer
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National Rounds 3 & 4 - Derby 14th - 16th May 2010 |
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Bethan
Hallett provided Tiverton's BMX club with two fantastic Wins over the
weekend, in rounds 3 & 4 of the National Series. Derby was the location
and the weather was Hot! Fitness was definitely needed for this long and
testing track. Bethan who rides 15-16yr Girls rode like she'd just been
shoot out of a cannon taking 1st position on both days followed by more
great results from her fellow co riders. Molly O'loughlin in the 6 & Under
Girls, had some good battles in her Moto's, finishing with two 2nds. Ryan
O'loughlin took a 2nd on day one but hit the gate on day two slipping a
pedal, leaving him at the back to come through to take 4th, in the 8yr
Boys. Little TJ in the 9yr Boys finished 5th in the B final on day two.
Shannon Blake had a 6th and a well earned 3rd in the 11-12yr Girls,
Benjamin Blake riding in a competitive age group finished with a 7th in
the A and a 4th in the B, in Male 17-24's. Cruiser rider Ian Wheeler had
some steady rounds taking a 6th and an 8th in B finals in the 17-29yr
group, with Big TJ in the 35-39yrs, racking up the points taking a 1st and
2nd place. Paula Hallett, who is our Cruiser 25 & Over
Lady, took a respectable 8th and 7th.
Report by Sarah Mortimer
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National Rounds 1 & 2 - Cheddar 24th - 25th May |
Tiverton BMX clubs top riders were at Cheddar over the
weekend, for the first of the seasons National series. Sat & Sun saw two
rounds of some awesome racing, with thrills & spills!. Australian rider Darryn
Goodwin and Olympic rider Liam Phillips took part, which was great for the
younger rider to inspire to, with around 550 riders riding on both days,
BMX RACING is definitely on the up.
Our youngest National rider is little Molly O'loughlin, she raced two
steady rounds to take 2nd both days, in the 6 & Under girls. Big bro Ryan,
racing in the 8yr boys finished 3rd and ran out of track on day two to
take a 2nd. Little TJ finished 7th in the B final on Sat in the 9yr boys.
11-12yr girls rider Shannon Blake was consistent both days taking a tumble
on Sun but still finished with two 1st in the B's. Bethan Hallett in the
13-14yr girls rode some great moto's to take a 3rd and a 4th. Paula
Hallett in the Cruiser ladies 25 & Over finished 7th and 6th. Male
17-24yrs was action packed with Benjamin Blake taking 3rd in the B's
on both days. Ian wheeler went home with an 8th and a 7th in the B finals
in the Cruiser 17-29yrs with another Cruiser rider Big TJ, riding 35-39yrs
settling for an 8th after crashing out with a better day on day two,
taking a 2nd. Great start for all our riders, they'l be looking forward to
the next Nationial rounds which will be in Derby on the 15th-16th May.
NEXT REGIONAL RACE will be the 9th May at Duchy in Cornwall.
Report by Sarah Mortimer
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