Winter in the Park Series 8 Results - U16

[Matt W]

My first ever race was on Saturday, considering I must of been one of the youngest there (i'm 14 yrs old!) and it was out of 24 people, I think I did alright!

U16 Boys
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10th Mr Matthew Webber ( if you noticed I started off with 7th... i keep getting downgraded!! )
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https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... -8#results

[Marek]

Well done, how did the race unfold, were you in a break or did a few guys get away? Was it a sprint finish?

[Toks]

Hey Matt, well done mate. Thats a pretty decent effort for your first race. Now we have no idea what the race was like so we await your race report. Being that you're still in school writing a 2-3 paragraphed race report will be effortless. Hurry up now!

[Matt W]

The race was about 50 minutes long. A group of us (about 14) were in a breakaway which peeled off around 3 laps (15-20 minutes) to go. At first I didn't think I was going to get in as I was stuck behind one of the U12's!! but I managed to close the gap on my own easily enough.
There was a sprint finish but I wasn't in the right position to be in with a chance. I was near the back, knowing I had to move up and managed to move up a few places but was carved up.
On the final straight there was a sprint finish but as I said I wasn't near enough to the front but managed to climb up a few more places on the sprint.

I loved it though and now I have some experience I'm looking to come 1st next time!!!!

[Matt W]

[quote="Toks"]Now we have no idea what the race was like so we await your race report. Being that you're still in school writing a 2-3 paragraphed race report will be effortless. Hurry up now!

[Antloony]

Nice one Matt, good result. Keep them coming

[Phil H]

Excellent.

Are you thinking of hitting the Palace Tuesday evenings? They normally start around May. If you can reach Burgh Heath with your bike by 4:45pm then we can give you a lift.

[Andrew G]

Brilliant start to your racing career Matt. Well done .

[Matt W]

[quote="Phil the Pie"]Are you thinking of hitting the Palace Tuesday evenings? They normally start around May. If you can reach Burgh Heath with your bike by 4:45pm then we can give you a lift.

[quote="Matt W"][quote="Toks"]Now we have no idea what the race was like so we await your race report. Being that you're still in school writing a 2-3 paragraphed race report will be effortless. Hurry up now!

[Andrew G]

Well you said you were racing again this year Toks so if your reports are remiss expect a grilling from Matt .

[Matt W]

What was your race strategy? - It was my first race... so not to lose!
How were you feeling before the race? - A bit... OK I was crapping myself!!!!!!
What was the weather like? - Cold but the wind wasn't strong.
Who looked strong? - Everyone who was about 2ft taller than me!
Were there any close shaves? - There were a couple of crashes, one which nearly saw me going over the handlebars too!
What did you do well? - I think staying in the breakaway was good enough for me in my first race... oh, and not coming last!!!
What do you need to work on? - Getting to the front of the group before the final sprint.
Did you know any of the racers? - No, not from looking at them. I had done a bit of research about the riders beforehand though and recognized a few names.

Next time I will try and do a bit more detail for you and put it in paragraphs but as you said, i'm still in school and have quite a bit of homework (it's my GCSE year... and next year).

[Nick L]

Well done Matt!

By the time we have the club race in Sept you'll be a seasoned racer, so please remember to take it easy on us oldies!

[Iliya]

Well done Matt!! [img]http://i47.tinypic.com/znndd0.gif[/img]

[Toks]

[quote="Matt W"]What was your race strategy? - It was my first race... so not to lose!
How were you feeling before the race? - A bit... OK I was crapping myself!!!!!!
What was the weather like? - Cold but the wind wasn't strong.
Who looked strong? - Everyone who was about 2ft taller than me!
Were there any close shaves? - There were a couple of crashes, one which nearly saw me going over the handlebars too!
What did you do well? - I think staying in the breakaway was good enough for me in my first race... oh, and not coming last!!!
What do you need to work on? - Getting to the front of the group before the final sprint.
Did you know any of the racers? - No, not from looking at them. I had done a bit of research about the riders beforehand though and recognized a few names.

Next time I will try and do a bit more detail for you and put it in paragraphs but as you said, i'm still in school and have quite a bit of homework (it's my GCSE year... and next year).