Pearce Cycles Rd 1 Bringewood

Pearce Cycles without any shadow of a doubt is the top race series in England.

They actually sold out of all five rounds within one week of entries opening. How good are they? Well they even guaranteed us sunshine and as promised they delivered as you can see here...First off congratulations to Steve Walker aka the Butcher who was absent from racing whilst his good lady was popping out another daughter.

Secondly, another absence was Pete Yates aka the Racoon. Currently sat in hospital having bone marrow tests. Thoughts and prayers with you from us all on good news and a speedy recovery.


Friday night the wind got up and it rained cats and dogs. Now I only knew this second hand from big Steve Collins who had parked his big motor home over night. I luckily managed to sleep snug and warm at home in a big bed with the Fiance and Hensley both to keep me warm. Next race please can someone bring him a bone or a little treat?


Saturday morning and a dry sunny day greeted all, hopefully the sign of things to come? Let's see... The track however was a little greasy to say the least, it was slipperier than a wet eel up the top section.


Therefore always a good idea to let the kids go up and scrape it off before you descend. Tyre choice was Maxxis High Rollers, will we all be riding the new Michelins in 2010 if they are the same price as Maxxis? Do the young kids these days even know any other rubber companies besides Maxxis? Please don't say Kenda...I was riding Geax offerings that day. Has Peaty got a tyre sponsor yet? Word was he was out the week before riding Geax then also testing Hutchinson.



The track used was the bombhole track which is a riders dream, tight and technical at the top, plenty of deep bermed out and eroded corners littered with exposed roots. Step down jump across the road, then a big step down into a step up straight into a set of doubles that all come faster to you than a speeding Japanese Bullet Train. Open section next, plenty of lines, cut down tree stumps and some fine powdery stuff called dust??


Then into the trees and off the brakes on a natural roller coaster of whoops to pump and manual, jump and pump through. The last woods are great, even if your calves and arms are starting to pump. More tight and twisty tricks before you wind her up like those 70's Evil Kneivel Motorbikes and launch the big 32ft long stepdown-table top and cross the line!


Manchester based Ginger Ricks Mechanic Service: Rick Keates who learned his trade under the wings of Andy Kyffin, Steve Peats ex-mechanic will be offering a free mechanic service at all Pearce races, not the last one though as he's off to get married. He gave my bike a pre-race service and fine tune and she now runs smooth as silk. He is a fully qualified cytech mechanic, call for a quote on 07921 063 538, you will not be disappointed. [email protected]

Pearce Rnd 1 2009 - Bringewood

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How Will could stand on the podium knowing he beat the other two by not much was a disgrace. Word was he even threatened to take their dinner money off them. Perhaps he could pick on someone his own size next time?

PRIESTNER William 2:53.633
HENSLEY Matt Plan B 2:53.751
LEE Jason Blind 2:56.751


Ballard's having a Giraffe! Look at that time, not only 10 secs up but how quick. Weston slipped from 2nd on his first run and left the door open for Williams to squeeze on through by just half of a second.

BALLARD Edward 2:32.247
WILLIAMS Jevan 2:42.528
WESTON Will Tollbar Warwick Volvo 2:42.999


Belks, now there are three brothers, Harry and Edward are in Juveniles, they live near Moelfre and close to the Athertons, let's see what develops.

KYNASTON David 2:21.238
BELK George W Homer Cycles 2:25.643
SHAW James W Homer Cycles 2:26.436


Heath on the Giant this year, Edge not too far behind though these two were definitely left the pack chasing. Mather took home a nice prize from Alistair at Trail Addiction with a free French Alpine holiday for having the 25th fastest time of the day (First run). Next race it will be awarded to 50th place.

HEATH Harry CycleStore.co.uk/Ashima/Funn 2:15.560
EDGE Joe Stendec 2:17.232
MATHER Brad Empire Cycles 2:21.150


Mahony, no more student champs titles for her, Kerry's been following Colin Williams, her squeeze down the hill I guess? Bartleman still with some work to do, just 8 secs and she could of won!

MAHONY Sue Psyclewerx 2:56.416
WRIGGLESWORTH Kerry Solid Bikes 2:57.093
BARTLEMAN Lianne 3:04.612


30-39

RADNOR Sarah Bike Junkies 3:11.188
HUMPHREYS Lisa High Peak Cycles 3:11.915
JENKINS Sarah 3:44.764


This isn't always a one horse race, Belton is never far behind multiple UCI World Champion Lynda.

DAVIES Lynda Ticket2ridebc.com/Descent-Gear.com 2:57.732
BELTON Nicky H2OMUDnSNOW 3:08.521


Cobb was 5secs off Harvey run 1, pressure on he made it count, now all he needs is a lift to the Mega from Essex. Old boy Hodgkinson in Vets and still on the pace, good work fella. Brennan in fourth, perhaps the birth of his first baby, a son Jake? Meant zero sleep, hence fourth place for him.

COBB John 2:29.503
HARVEY Trevor Harveyboysracing.com 2:30.025
HODGKINSON Gerald 2:36.012


No sixth place again for me, right down the field after a front brake cable incident. After 100 practice weekends on the trot, ex Cannock World Champion makes third. That's it for Derry though, he's blown.. List was up run one, then let it slip last corner run two and Williams squeezed through for the win.

WILLIAMS Colin Solid Bikes 2:18.913
LIST David Stourport Specialist Cycles 2:19.619
DERRY Chris Derry Air Cycles 2:22.015


Attlee can jump and was super smooth. Gough "Will Hire" Tools of Kidderminister done good, I usually see him down Wolverley trails.
Note: Monday night is trails night, Wolverley is the place, be there.

ATTLEE Tom 2:17.428
GOUGH Will 2:19.904
JAMES George Pearce Cycles Race Team 2:23.044


Reading is a great rider, anyone else out there that rides an Ellsworth fast, or even rides an Ellsworth? Maller 2hundreths behind on board the Trek. Please take a moment to wish his brother Jamie - 2008 British National Youth Champion a speedy recovery after he snapped his leg out riding the other week. Marshall in third, always cool as a cucumber.

READING Jack Ellsworth Bikes 2:14.400
MALLER Ashley 2:14.420
MARSHALL Luke 2:15.790


Stone onboard the 2Stage after coming 2nd at the Maxxis she wanted better today and she got it.

STONE Jessica 2Stage Bikes 2:34.824
LATCHEM Harriet High Peak Cycles 2:48.195


Band of brothers: Are these pair the new Warners/Athertons/Missers?
Seriously fast onboard their dialed out Treks, proud Mom and Dad in the crowd and a cheque each from 2Stages Pistol Pete for the fastest two times of the day.

SMITH Robert 3Smith/Leisure Lakes 2:10.379
SMITH Dave 3Smith/Leisure Lakes 2:11.889 1.510
BRAIN Jon Pearce Cycles Race Team 2:13.123


Pearce Cycles Downhill Series is already full. They do have a reserve list which is defo worth going onto when you call up as loads of riders get injured, bust their bikes or have a wedding to go to that they forgot about!

Round 2 16/17th (Mid Champs) May HOPTON CASTLE, Nr. Craven Arms.
Round 3 4/5th July RHYD-Y-FELIN, Nr. Llangynog, Powys.
Round 4 25/26th July KINNERTON, Nr. Knighton, Powys.
Round 5 5/6th September BUCKNELL, Nr. Craven Arms, Shropshire.

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