Apr 20, 2011
Promoted by the Mid Devon Cycling Club and incorporating the George Drewell Memorial for the most Combatative rider, the event is on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May, 2011.
From the race programme… The 2011 promotion is the 39th edition of this stage race promoted by the club. The race origins go back to 1973 when the Mid-Devon Road Club first promoted a two-day event to mark the twinning of Totnes and Vire in Normandy. It has had many formats over the years and this year sees yet another revision. The club is disappointed that after competing in 2010, the riders from the Velo Club du Bocage will not be present this year. Hopefully they will be back for the 40th Anniversary race.
The Mid-Devon Cycling Club is honoured to be able to incorporate the George Drewell Memorial into the promotion. This is at the invitation of George’s nephew Simon Breakwell. In his racing career George was a well-respected rider who regularly competed against the Mid-Devon’s Club President Colin Lewis. The most Combatitive rider in the view of the race jury will receive the George Drewell Memorial Trophy to be held for 12 months.
The Saturday racing is centered on Spreyton. The race opens with an 8 km time trial over an undulating road followed by a road race over 4 laps of a 25 km circuit. On Sunday the racing moves to a combination of the Aylesbeare and Rockbeare Hill Circuits. It may well be the final time that these circuits are used as traffic lights at Clyst Honiton and other changes on he Old A30 will make it impossible to race over these roads. The Mid-Devon Cycling Club/Colin Lewis Cycles wish all competitors and race officials a safe and trouble free weekend.
Organiser: – Ken Robertson,
Saturday 30th APRIL – COURSE DETAILS
STAGE ONE: – Start on the A3124 at Two Post Cross level with the gateway opposite the lane to South Tawton (GR SX678 964). Proceed South on the A3124 to Brandis Cross, Turn left (M) onto unclassified road and continue to finish level with the 30 signs and some 250 yards before the Village Hall (GR SX 702 964)
Once across the finish line proceed without stopping or turning in the road to the HQ.
Crossing the centre line at the base of the first hill will mean that the rider is reported to the Chief Commissaire with possible disciplinary action to follow
Distance 8.0 km (5 miles)
STAGE TWO: – Start at the race HQ and proceed neutralised to reach the A3124, turn right at Brandis Cross. The race proper starts in the next 800 metres.
Continue on the A3124 for 8 kms to De Bathe Cross where turn left (M2) onto the A3072. Go straight on to join the B3215 (Caution when passing under the railway bridge). At Belstone Corner turn left (M2) into an unclassified road. Cross the A30 and then turn left (M2) on to the old A30. Pass through Sticklepath – caution in the village. At the Whiddon Down Roundabout (M2) take the first exit into the village centre. Go left (M2) – caution over the inspection cover – on to the A3124. Descend hill with caution around the “S” bends and then cross the A30 to complete on circuit of 25 kms.
Repeat for a total of 4 circuits.
Finish just short of Two Post Cross Distance 102 km (64 miles)
Prime on laps 1, 2 and 3 at the top of the hill from Sticklepath.
Each prime has a time bonus of 5, 3, 2 seconds to the first 3 across the line.
NB There is to be parking on the road in the immideate finish area.
Beware of a “tram line” trench on the centre line approaching Belstone Corner and also “gross” pot holes on the unclassified road between Belstone Corner and the old A30 to the North East of Sticklepath.
Sunday 1st MAY – COURSE DETAILS
STAGE THREE: – Start in the Car Park of the Whimple Cricket Club. Proceed via Church Road to the Old A30 where turn right on to the Old A30. The race is deneutralised at 50 M.P.H. signs.
Continue on the Old A30 to Clyst Honiton where turn left (M2) on to the B3184. At the Roundabout (M2) take the first exit past the Airport entrance (M). Cross the A30 and go straight ahead into Marwood Road (where B3184 turns right). Continue to Aylesbeare Village Turn right (M2) to pass the Aylesbeare Inn. Climb Village Way. At cross roads turn left (M) and then left again (M2) on to the B3180. At the twin roundabouts above the A30 (M2 x 2) remain on the B3180 to join the Old A30 (M) at the Devon Smithy. Remain on the Old A30 to complete the circuit at the 50 M.P.H signs.
1 lap = 19.2 kms (12 miles) Complete 4 laps.
On the fifth lap after the Oriental Promise Restaurant turn left (M2) signed “Rockbeare”. Take care on the “S” bends (M2) into Rockbeare Village. Cross the new A30. Bear left in the hamlet of Marsh Green. At the entrance to the hamlet of Rockbeare Hill bear left (M) into Quarry Lane and pass the prime & finish point. At the junction with the B3180 turn left (M2). At the twin roundabouts at Daisymount go straight on (M2 x 2). Join old A30 and go straight on at the Hand & Pen Crossroads. Complete 2 whole laps and finish the third time in Quarry Lane.
1 lap = 11kms (6.88 miles)
Total distance 105 kms (66 miles).
Primes on each of 4 laps on Village Way, approximately 50 yards before cross roads at the summit of the hill and twice at the finish line in Quarry Lane, Rockbeare Hill
All primes have a time bonus of 5, 3, 2 seconds to the first 3 across the line i.e.6 primes.
RIDERS
1 Yanto Barker Pendragon Le Col Colnago
2 Mark Dolan Mid-Devon Cycling Club / Colin Lewis Cycles
3 Jake Durant Mid-Devon Cycling Club / Colin Lewis Cycles
4 Adam Holmes Mid-Devon Cycling Club / Colin Lewis Cycles
5 Andrew Parker Mid-Devon Cycling Club / Colin Lewis Cycles
6 Peter Vincent Mid-Devon Cycling Club / Colin Lewis Cycles
7 Ben Anstie Adeco Cadence Race Team
8 James Cartridge Adeco Cadence Race Team
9 James Dobbin Adeco Cadence Race Team
10 Toby Eichler Adeco Cadence Race Team
11 Karl Hine Adeco Cadence Race Team
12 Tavis Walker Adeco Cadence Race Team
13 Rowan Marshall Bynea CC
14 Ashley Martin Chippenham Wheelers
15 Glyndwr Griffiths Cyclemart / Basso Bikes / Continental
16 Robert Smail Cyclepremier.com-Metaltek / Maxim /Beetit / Moda
17 Will Hornby Cycle Sport South Hams
18 George Pym Exeter Wheelers CC
19 Pete Wager Felt / Colbornes RT
20 Doug Dewey GWR Team / Swindon Cycles / High 5/Kalas
21 David Sinclair GWR Team / Swindon Cycles / High 5/Kalas
22 Daniel Smith GWR Team / Swindon Cycles / High 5/Kalas
23 John Veness Handsling Racing / Trigon / Schwalbe
24 Richard Bott Herbalife / Wheelbase
25 Andy Coupe Herbalife / Wheelbase
26 John Heaton-Armstrong Le Col
27 Martin Ford Mammoth Lifestyle RT / Mammoth / Specialized
28 Marcin Bialoblocki Motorpoint Pro Cycling / Pinarello
29 William Bjergfelt Motorpoint Pro Cycling / Pinarello
30 Peter Johnston Pendragon Le Col Colnago
31 Rhys Lloyd Pendragon Le Col Colnago
32 Jake Martin Pendragon Le Col Colnago
33 James McLaughlin Pendragon Le Col Colnago
34 Richard Meadows Pendragon Le Col Colnago
35 Darren Moore Pendragon Le Col Colnago
36 Jon Mozeley Pendragon Le Col Colnago
37 Chris Opie Pendragon Le Col Colnago
38 Hefin Price Port Talbot Wheelers
39 Martin Smith Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
40 Junior Heffernan Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
41 James Smith Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
42 Wayne Coombs Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
43 Jason Flooks Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
44 Keith Satchwell Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
45 James Williams Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
46 Adam Bright Revo Racing
47 Matthew Ewings Revo Racing
48 Peter Haworth Revo Racing
49 Richard Oram Revo Racing
50 Jack Plummer Somerset Road Club / The Bicycle Chain
51 Robert Edgell Somer Valley CC
52 Jerry Rayner Somer Valley CC
53 Mark Barlow Southfork Racing
54 Scott Tomkinson Southfork Racing
55 Richard Cartland Team Corley Cycles /Cervelo / Mavic
56 Ashley Cox Team Corley Cycles /Cervelo / Mavic
57 Simon Gaywood Team Corley Cycles /Cervelo / Mavic
58 Matthew Higgins Team Corley Cycles /Cervelo / Mavic
59 Chris McNamara Team Corley Cycles /Cervelo / Mavic
60 Paul Bethell Team Elite.co.uk
61 Steven Fidler Team Elite.co.uk
62 David Lowe Team Elite.co.uk
63 Phil Borrett Team Tor 2000 / Overtlocke/Kalas/White LakeScorpio/Peloton Racer
64 Stephen Chmiewliski Team Tor 2000 / Overtlocke/Kalas/White LakeScorpio/Peloton Racer
65 Jason Duckworth Team Tor 2000 / Overtlocke/Kalas/White LakeScorpio/Peloton Racer
66 Graeme Lackford Team Tor 2000 / Overtlocke/Kalas/White LakeScorpio/Peloton Racer
67 George Richardson Team Tor 2000 / Overtlocke/Kalas/White LakeScorpio/Peloton Racer
68 Niklas Gustavsson Team UK Youth
69 Gruff Lewis Team UK Youth
70 James Lowlsley-Williams Team UK Youth
71 Greg Mansell Team UK Youth
72 Chris Seviour Team UK Youth
73 Jonathan Ellis The Bike Cellar
74 Morten Sandvik University of Bath CC
75 Conor Ryan Velo Club Montpellier
76 Mike Rudling Wightling RT / Wightlink
77 James Brett Wightling RT / Wightlink
78 Ben Luckwell Wilier / Goselfdrive.com
79 Colin Parry Wilier / Goselfdrive.com
80 Mark Perry Wilier / Goselfdrive.com
Reserves
82 Halie Dawit Pendragon Le Col Colnago
83 Sam Hayes Primal Europe /RUTrainingtoday/ Bike Chain Ricci
84 Leo Mansell Team UK Youth
85 Ian Alexander Cheltenham & County CC
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