April’s Strava segment took us out to the Forest, for a 2.5 km flat stretch on Hatch Pond to Brock. This was one for the weather watchers; you can tell those who found a tailwind to boost their times. Or at least, that’s what I’m saying to console myself with my time.
Debbie Hallett and Jen Dawson resumed their rivalry in the women’s competition, starting this season as they ended last: Debbie first, closely followed by Jen. Sophie Sellars took third, and Emma Harrison was the sole U16 female rider, so took the points.
New entrant to the competition, Aaron Barry, was fastest male, with a time 9 seconds faster than second, and the fastest time recorded this year on that segment. Paul Macken came in second, and Jeremy Hubbard made a welcome return to competition, taking third. Sneaky Andy Gardiner (last year’s competition winner) heads the competition though, courtesy of his 5 point bonus for having suggested that segment.
George Connell took first place in the U16 male competition, with a time that also put him in 7th place overall. It’s good to see some competition there, with Corbin Gregson and Niclas Olley rounding out the podium.
Full results are viewable here.
May’s segment
The May segment will be Bridge to 30 mph sign, a steady 1.5 km drag up to Furzley.
Remember to let us know by Wednesday 3 May, either by posting in the SOTM Strava club, or by email to info@sotonia.co.uk if you intend to play your joker.
This competition is open to all Sotonia members. Full details on how to join are available here.
Tim
