Eagle Road Club

Rutland - Melton Kermmesse

Phil Hersey took part in the Rutland - Melton Kermmesse, which is the support race for an international race. Phil reports "The race was short at only 28 miles, but it was on very rough farm tracks, with lots of gravel and potholes. The race split straight away and a couple of Loughborough Uni students rode off into the distance."

Phil ended up in the chasing bunch of about 10 and finished 9th overall.

Smithfield Nocturne

Chris Baldwin has kindly volunteered to put on a do al Eagles who would like to take part in this year's Smithfield Nocturne. He will provide refreshments, showers and changing facilities at no more than 50 yards from the event. The organisers are taking entries now.

Last year involvement from local bars and restaurants, classic cars, exhibitions and music from top London DJs all created a unique carnival festival around the racing which was crucial to the success of the event.

To find out more click www.smithfieldnocturne.co.uk

Crystal Palace mid week racing

Ben Preston and Phil Hersey have been doing a bit of mid week racing down at Crystal Palace on Tuesday nights.

Phil says "It's a tough 45-60 mins of racing - even in the third cat race the pace is high and you are constantly sprinting hard out of hairpin turns. The race this week was very confusing with lots of groups on the circuit - womens race, elite race and third cat race and dropped and lapped riders from each group. Neither of us made the top 10 this week, but both of us should be back there next Tuesday to try again. "

If you enjoy road racing and you want to get a bit of speed in your legs why not give it a go?

ps. There's no racing at Crystal Palace in the wet.

Join us on Facebook

If you like this site then why not come and join us on Facebook. Just click on the Facebook image on the left here and follow the instructions to sign up.

You will see some familiar names in the Eagle group; Peter Smith, Alan McArdle, Phil Hersey, Phil Jolly, Chris Baldwin, Glenn Grant, Sarah Sale, Susan O'Malley have all joined up. This is a private group which only we can access. So it is a convenient way to chat to eachother to organise rides or social events.

Go on give it a try !

Tony

VC Revolution Road Race (Layer de la Haye)

We had four Eagles in the above event last Sunday; Phil Hersey, Damian Foy, Dave Farrow and Ben Preston.
With 3 laps to go Phil bridged to a race long break with the eventual winner, Vince Devine. The break gradually disintegrated on the remaining laps and Phil came third in the 4-up sprint for the line. Damian finished in the bunch in 17th. Dave punctured early on and Ben dropped out close to the end of the race.

Elite 10 on the E91/10

The Eagle had three riders in the Elite 10 mile (E91/10) last Saturday.
Dan Todman finished with a 26.30 for 36th place,
Phil Hersey continues his good form by recording a 23.03 for 4th place; and
Ben Preston unfortunately was unable to meet the timekeeper.
The winner was Richard O'Rourke in 21.45.

VC Revolution RR

This Sunday (20th April) two eagles; Ben Preston and Phil Hersey, are taking part in the above event for 2,3 and 4th cat riders.

Elite 10

It looks like we have three riders in this Saturday's Elite 10 on the E91. Ben Preston, Dan Todman, and Phil Hersey are all down to ride.

Glade CC Spring road race

Phil Hersey raced in the Glade CC's spring road race near littlebury and finished 9th.

Dave Farrow was also riding in the vets race, but we don't know how he got on.
(Dave, if you are reading this, perhaps you can drop me an email?)

Economic Energy Spring Rumble (Dunton)

Damian and Phil Hersey rode the 3rd cat race. Both eagles tried to get away and Phil had a go with about 5k from the end, but was caught just before the line. Adam Dawson a former Eagle, crossed the line first but was disqualified for swearing during his victory salute!

Dave Farrow was racing in the Elite race and finished 23rd.