Giles 8th at clayton Velo

The ever so likable Giles Pidcock finished 8th in the local road season opener Clayton Velo Spring Classic Which was won by National Road race Champion some guy called Rob.

Giles sporting his new team kit and Vinner bike 9which he has blagged of some poor gullible southern cycle shop) is now set to beat last year result in this weekend Eddie Soens race at Anitree Race coarse Liverpool.
Well at least he wont be out caferacing this weekend.

Cafe Racing starts next Saturday.

In one week time it all starts again.

But who will lift the CafeRacing trophy.

Richard Harrison? hes shown his Early season form with a 6th place in the Bolton By Bowland Time trail.

Murgy? Has been put in the miles in and has been dishing it out on the Buckden runs

Shack? outside must have an outside chance he been going well on the Buckden runs.

Giles? He still has his sprint and has shown his form we a 8th place at Clayton Velo Spring Classic.

Mick Day? Hasn't missed a beat this winter and is a canny rider.

Sid? Who knows what Sid is thinking he could win it hands down if he put his mind to it

Dan Fox? the dark horse

Ever year the competition moves up a notch . and this years going to be a tough one good luck to all.

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In search of Eric

It all started with a text Friday "Morecambe & back Sunday , up 4 it" there's only one guy could of sent it. I ignored it then another one "Theres a nice caf @ the end of the stone jetti , fish n chips if its shut ! A pic with ERIC then home ."


So Sunday morning comes around St Anne's 9.00am on a warm overcast day well warmer than it has been.


Not a bad turn out Monkey, Chris Wade, Ben Cook, Keith, Sid and Lloyd, but who would make it?

Bradford to Morecambe is about 64miles which makes it 128miles round trip.

The first casualties were Keith & Sid who just "disappeared in Rathmal"

Then Monkey, Chris ,Lloyd and Ben stopped at Wray Cafe (20miles from Eric) the lure of coffee and cake got the better of them.

This just left Richard Harrison!...... any normal person would of just join them under protest.........................but no not Richard he pressed on making Morecambe in good time having his picture taken With Eric grabbing a bite to eat then set off back on his own.

but upon reaching Skipton he caught Monkey, Chris and Lloyd.


Well Done Richard on a true epic ride.

Dave signs for Rock Racing

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