Report Shanaze Reade's amazing fifth place on debut in the 500m Time Trial was edge of the seat stuff. We all knew she could do a quick first lap, but what would she be capable of over two circuits? The answer was probably the fastest debut time in the discipline, a stunning 34.633s going off second. To put it in perspecitve, that's just a couple of hundredths shy of the time Vicky Pendleton did in last year's Championships. We knew what she could do on the BMX track and now no-one can now be in any doubt as to Reade's ability as a track rider. Oh, and she didn't use tri-bars! Awesome!
Amazingly Reade found herself in the hot seat whilst 17 riders tried and failed to beat her time. Only when the big hitting final four got up to ride did Reade finally meet her match. First Simona Krupeckaite of Lithuania slipped inside her time and then the 19 year old Cuban Lisa Rodriguez very nearly went under 34 seconds. That looked promising, but then Anna Meares made Australia's first significant mark on the championships smashing the World Record by some 4 tenths of a second in recording 33.588. Defending champion Tsylinskaya had no answer to Meares and slotted into the bronze medal position.
Anna Blythe finished 8th, just missing a p.b. in the process, and Victoria Pendleton decided to skip the event to concentrate on the Sprint.
Results 1 MEARES Anna AUS 33.588 2 GUERRA RODRIGUEZ Lisandra CUB 34.015 3 TSYLINSKAYA Natallia BLR 34.430 4 KRUPECKAITE Simona LTU 34.487 5 READE Shanaze GBR 34.633 6 KANIS Willy NED 34.700 7 HIJGENAAR Yvonne NED 34.776 8 BLYTH Anna GBR 34.870 9 CLAIR Sandie FRA 34.892 10 CUEFF Virginie FRA 35.159 11 BAYLEY Kristine AUS 35.264 12 GERISCH Jane GER 35.402 13 TIAN Fang CHN 35.471 14 GONG Jinjie CHN 35.473 15 WELTE Miriam GER 35.619 16 ABASSOVA Tamilla RUS 35.625 17 CONTRERAS REYES Nancy MEX 35.754 18 GARCIA ORREGO Diana Maria COL 36.063 19 SHULIKA Lyubov UKR 36.272 20 SARA Magdalena POL 36.919 21 CASAS ROIGE Helena ESP 37.010
Gutted that I missed her track debut at Manchester the other week, but she teamed up his time with Vicky Pendleton in the Womens Team Sprint and beat Holland to the Gold this time around. Well done Speedy Reedy!
I had, er, a hard time keeping the camera steady for this bit, sniff:
Read her pre-event interview here (this I suspect won't be the only interview you see with her in the coming weeks).
She is also going for the Gold in the individual Womens 500m with qualifying today (Friday) and the final on Saturday, be sure to watch Europsport!
We had the pleasure of building this no-expense-spared Titanium Dialled Technique with full DXR groupset. Nice eh? Weight is sub 20lbs. See here for more about Dialled Bikes.
Latest from Chris & Lewis: A few pics for you the night time pics are the first race at Sarasotta where he came 2nd and the day pics are from punta gorda where he won the main . Its really hot so we are off down the beach and back later for a training session with Percy Owens . Later doods as they say in America
Charlotte's dad Andrew just sent me this piece from their local paper: Double Champion Gets Funding. Cornwall BMX Racing Clubs British and National champion Charlotte Green 13 has been awarded a grant to help with training and equipment. Sports Aid south west has given Charlotte a £500 award in recognition of her outstanding results from last season. Charlotte from Threemilestone has been riding BMX for 9 years said, “The money will help with coaching and travelling expenses as there is only 1 track in Cornwall and I need to practice on other tracks as they are all different. Charlotte has also been picked to ride for Alans BMX/Shimano DXR, for 2007 the top BMX race team in the country. Charlotte’s Dad said, “She has a huge opportunity this year to step up a level and with the support and training she will receive from Alans BMX/Shimano DXR race team we hope will enable us to go racing in Europe in 2008. BMX racing is in the Olympics in 2008 Beijing and there is a chance Charlotte could go to the Olympics in 2012 in London” This year Charlotte will be racing 13 - 15 year old girls in the National series because there are not enough female riders to make a 13 year old girls age group. Even so there are high expectations that she can win this group and take the championship again this year. If you would like to find out more about BMX Racing go to www.cornwallbmx.co.uk or call 07761426972.
Heres some pics of Coppull track showing the changes that have been done so far. Theres more to come this weekend. It should be great for national. Gosh that double is big though.. Cheers Mike
Heres some pics of my 20" we have all the DXR kit and hubs in now the wheels are built. So everyone should have the full groupset for the next regional at Cheddar if not before..
Its the business this DXR stuff so thank Madison for being our generous sponsor..
We raced last night at Sarasota track it was a good night lewis was the only 7x there so he raced the 8s he looked really good he had a 2nd 3rd 3rd and 2nd in the main. I have never seen him pedal as much the track is really fast so we put a harder gear on and he was still spinning ,we have booked him in for a stile ind race clinic they are supposed to be really good .Its weird not having race lanes on the start hill so its a bit strange for him to learn that the riders get out the gate and go where they want. ill send some pics over later Harrison Britt took a few pics and vids so we will see if we can send them.
Our W7 firecracker is out in Florida racing and riding, we'll have some pics shortly, but this email just came in from his dad Chris:
Just an update had some good practise down the sarasota track last night for gates there was about as many people there as we have at a regional really good the kids are fast but lewis looks good and likes the track we are off to the first race tonight should be good he has made loads of new friends they take there racing serious over here. Ill get some pics and send some over its really warm it is about 89 today im actually wearing shorts for the first time lol
The current British Cycling Number 1 BMX team may have 1 or 2 last-minute places available on its BMX race team for 2007. We have an excellent package for this season and our sponsors include: Shimano, Thor, Vans, Giro, Avent, Bombshell, Supercross BMX, Tangent, Tioga, Be Well Sports Nutrition, Action Sport Coaching, Fenwicks, Ultimate Pursuits, Gusset and ODI. Successful applicants must attend all BC Nationals and The Brits. We are looking for an a-team rider who is capable of a win or top 3 finish at Nationals who is not currently under contract with any other team.
Riders in all classes are may apply, except: Male 7, Male 11-12, Female 13-15, Male 15-16, Junior Male, Junior Female, Elite Male, 30-39 Cruiser, 40+ Cruiser. Closing date for applications is Monday 20th March. Regrettably we may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
Applications may be made: In writing to: Alans, Team Application, 53 Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QX By email: shop@alansbmx.com, please mark subject line "Team Application"
Please include as much information about yourself as possible, previous results, local club, current BC ranking, what class you ride in, aims for this year, long term BMX goals, if you have been selected for BC Talent Team, why you think you'd be a good fit with our team and anything else you feel relevant. Do not forget to contact telephone and email address.
L to R: Alan Woods - Anthony Trower - Charlotte Green - Katie Roberts - Alix Deakin - Lewis Hipkins - Arran Shrosbree - Bradley Minns - Mike Pardon. Not shown: Warren Bancroft, James Christie.
Riders finally got their kit for the last round of the Dialled Bikes Indoor Series. Two of our team sponsors chipped in with some very generous prizes too - Vans and Gusset. Chris Hipkins provided the superb AMTRAK team jackets and they look awesome, many thanks Chris.
Bradley and Arran had two great wins.
Charlotte right after her final, sorry for cutting your head off Mike!
Bradley and Anthony, racing each other in 11-12 this year.
Arran on the last straight, winning his final, sorry for the picture quality.
Thanks to all who showed up for the race today . A big thanks to Alan(who as if he hasnt enough on his plate had to turn around and go back because he forgot the team shirts) I have to say thanks to Chris Hipkins who from his own pocket stumped up to give the team jackets.! Iam really proud thanks Chris.. All rode well today,Bradley putting his coaching to good use to win the final. Arran was cooking with gas to win his group.
Most of the rest had to race two age groups up from there own ages, no one gave up which is a credit to you. But i want to say well done to Katie.Charlotte,Lewis,Anthony,Bradley,Arran.Alex. I felt really proud when you all had the gear on.(Wozza will be around soon!!!)
Unfortunately we have lost some valuable team members the Fergusons, Jake, Louis,Paul and Jen are giving the race scene a break and doing other stuff. You will be sadly missed folks and i can only thank you for all your hard work last season.Good luck and see you soon
Remember now's the time to get rid of those old stickers/shirts etc and just to use the new sponsors stuff.Lets look forward to the first national!! mean while enjoy the pics and speak soon Mike
