This weekend saw the Sotonia Youth riders race on two fronts, the speed devils raced the first VC Venta criterium at the Winchester Park & Ride road circuit and the off-roaders tackled the Battle in the Bowl. Our riders were well represented and it was great to see so many red and white jerseys among the youngsters. George C, Louis and Samuel had their usual battle in the U12 with George coming out on top and Samuel doing well to chase the small peloton on his own during the race! Izzy had a fantastic sprint for 2nd place in the U10 girls and she took a well deserved silver medal. Monty and Marit were the other medal winners on the day.
Battle in the bowl – Cyclocross
U12 boys – Charlie – 13th, George W. 17th, Sam W. 18th
U12 girls – Olivia – 3rd in the U10
Venta Summer Criterium 1 – Road
U8 girls – Marit 3rd, Tilly 4th and Jaya 5th
U8 boys – Tom 7th and Lucas 10th
U10 girls – Izzy 2nd, Skye 6th and Ella 7th
U10 boys – Monty 3rd and Joseph 7th
U12 girls – Evelyn 5th
U12 boys – George 7th, Louis 8th and Samuel 10th
Banjo Summer Cyclocross
Cyclocross returned to Goldwell Park in Newbury for the Banjo Summer CX series in May. Max lined up with the U14 & U16 to do the full adult course for the first time. The course went further to the right on the hill than they’ve done before which meant it had a tough kick at the top. It was a bit of a 2018 season baptism of fire for Max who started strongly but tired after a quick first lap with the hill being a feature to finish 9th U14.
A great start to the Summer race season – well done everyone!