Border City Wheelers. Lazonby Hilly 20mile NLTTA SpoCo. 24/03/2024.
Course and Conditions
Starting just outside the villiage of Lazonby, the course consists of two laps of a 10 mile circuit. From the start there is a short flat section leading to a brief steep climb followed by a fast twisting descent – proper SpoCo challenges. After a gentle rise, a left turn leads onto the the A6 for a short spell of more conventional time trialling on a straight road with only gentle rises and falls. That changes abruptly with a left turn at Plumpton and the final leg of the circuit. There are two distinct climbs separated by a moderate descent before the road falls quite steeply back towards Lazonby. A final left turn leads to a short sharp climb and onwards back to the start-finish and the second lap of the course.
Sunny but windy and cold conditions were the main features of Lazonby 2024. A little warmer than 2023 but, at around 6°C, still too cold to be comfortable in a skin suit. The wind was stronger this year, around 12mph from the northwest. Though unwelcome, at least the wind was in a good direction for a reasonably fast ride. The lumpy outward leg from Lazonby to the A6 was much slower than usual, but the A6, with a good following wind was a fine experience, perfect for the time trial specialist. The return leg to Lazonby has shelter and the cross/tail wind was difficult to detect.
Overall – Open
| Position | Time | Name | Club | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46:54 | Matt Morris | Wigan Wheelers | Senior |
| 2 | 47:43 | Richard Bideau | Pendle Forest CC | V50 |
| 3 | 48:51 | Chris Booth | Giant-Kendal-Sidas | Senior |
Overall – Women
| Position | Time | Name | Club | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58:41 | Anna Weaver | Team Kirkley Cycles | Senior |
| 2 | 59:30 | Lucy Mikkelsen-Barron | Derwent Valley Cycling Club | Senior |
| 3 | 1:04:19 | Jan Scotchford | North Lancashire Road Club | V50 |
Pendle Forest Result
| Position | Time | Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 47:43 | Richard Bideau | V50 |
| 7 | 50:50 | Paul Braithwaite | V40 |
| 15 | 56:41 | Martin Welsh | V60 |
Links
CTT Results
Frazer Snowdon race report.