Alton 10 #HRRL9

The winding country lanes of the Hampshire countryside were the setting for the 9th race in the Hampshire Road Race League. With only 3 races left in the this years series the league placings are really hotting up.

Despite a cool and cloudy forecast, the sun definitely had his hat on by the time our team had made the drive right. up to the top of Hampshire county, into Jane Austen country, arriving at the village of Holybourne.

Starting at Eggars School, the 10 mile course then wound itself around a circuit of undulating countryside.

Despite the rising temperatures our indomitable roadrunners attacked the course, powering up the hills and even quicker on the down.

In his first league race in a very long time, our Paul Cameron showed that he is still a force to be reckoned with as he smashed through the field to finish well under the hour in 3rd place and 1st in his age category. Brilliant to see him recovered from the injuries that have dogged him repeatedly over the past couple of years and back to his best.

Next home was Ross Wilkes in Just over 65 minutes, showing what a consistent performer he is becoming. Next home was Matt Fletcher in 68 minutes, who was supposed to be taking it easy due to his double hernia! Closely followed by Nick Kenney in 69 minutes to complete the first men’s team.

First home for the ladies was Trish Train in 72 minutes and 15th lady overall and 4th in her age category.

Next in were Kev Rann and Zoe Sherwin, both maintaining their recent good form. Nick Scott-Denness and Steve Hickman bought the teams bidding to a conclusion both making it home within 90 minutes.