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​2-Day Race Report
Rockingham Forest Wheelers
12/13th May 2018, sponsored by Rigid Containers Ltd, supported by Bioracer

Stage 1
50 miles on the Middleton circuit saw 4 riders go clear in the closing laps, with winner Matt Bottrill Team Bottrill - Vanguard bridging the gap and going on to take the lone win, followed by team James Bentley leading the group of 4 in 24 seconds later beating Phil Giles Beeston CC in a sprint.

Stage 2
2.8 Mile Individual TT with two riders only beating 6 minutes Matt Bottrill extended his lead to 37 seconds winning in 5.43 over Chris McNaughton OVB at 5.56. Three riders on 6.01 were split by tenths of a second.

Stage 3
56 miles on the hilly Devils circuit started in nice sunshine and few attempts by riders to break clear. With 2 laps to go 3 riders broke free, Milo Chapman, Matt Bottrill and Gareth Harvey. It came to a final duel with Milo leading Matt in by 5 seconds. Gareth Harvey held out for third with the bunch a further minute behind.
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Overall Results
  • Matthew Bottrill extends his lead over the race, Milo Chapman Team Corley Cycles moves into 2nd. 
  • Team Corley cycles take the team prize.
  • Winner of the KOM Jacob Tresham also of Corley cycles.

Report Below

​Many thanks to Steve Woolmer of RFW who organised the event, and to all the marshals, caterers etc. who helped to make the race happen.
​Race winner Matt Bottrill
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