Team riders Jack, Bradley, Izzy and Jenny took part in the Manchester Regional as a practice session before National 7 & 8. Luke was there, but feeling poorly (and fending off 'swine flu' jokes!). Charley and Wozza were sorely missed. Jenny got to grips with her new bike with 3rd her highest place in the Motos and a strong 5th in the 12 Boys Final. Bradley was back to his best with a close 3rd in his Final. Welcome back..again, Bradley! Jack came 2nd in his Final...but didn't make an appearance in the Team tent! All those girls are a bit daunting!!! Izzy sizzled in the rain and won her Final in 13 yr boys - that raised a few soggy eyebrows. But...ARoD (Alans Rider of Day)...has to go to Steve Noble...given a one day pass to join the Team, he rode his (wet) socks off to win a stacked 'B' Final. Dad's Rule OK!
Jen's dad just sent me a note about here new Envy build: Here are some pictures of the bike. Jenny says that it is very stable when riding it. She finds it gates really well, and because it is light it is really nice to manual and jump. She has taken a liking to the renthal bars which she finds do not flex and as for the Tioga seat she just loves it. It is comfortable when she is sitting on it when she is warming up or cooling down and it does not get in the way when riding it.
I found it really easy to build the bike up, with the headset a particular pleasure not having to fit any cups.
Last week Charlotte Green was in Denmark competing in the Euro Champs in Frederica. On Sunday the racing started at 9.45 and hopes were high for a good result. Race 2 and Charlotte blasted out of the gate to take a very convincing motowin. Othermotoresults where 2ndand 1st. The semis followed 1 1/2 hours later and Charlotte made it into the main with a solid 3rd place. The finals followed 20min's later and still on a high from getting through, she had a very poor gate which left her in 8thover the first jump. Charlotte's skills and tactics got her back up to 6thwhen she crossed the finish line.
Charlotte said,
"The event was immense and I will do better next year. I must thankAlansbmxfor their support and thanks to all my sponsors"
