Circuit Race – Seniors – Jersey Cycling

Race Report

Sam Firby overcame a 5 second deficit to win the first Caesarean Cycling Club race of the season at the Frank Machon circuit at Les Quennevais last weekend. After chasing down Velo Sport `Jersey riders Jamie Barker and Mark Nicol, who established a 50 second lead over the main field half way through the one hour race, Firby left nothing to chance in the final sprint to take line honours.

The three had worked together until – with three laps to go – they lapped the remains of the peloton, which had earlier been depleted by a crash on the first bend of the circuit.

This signalled the end of CCC rider Danny Le Marquand’s aspirations as well as two others with mechanical problems who were never able to re-catch the group.

Nicol finished in second while Barker, who had a puncture on the last lap, rode in way down in third place. CCC’s Alistair can lead a tight finish for the minor placings from Andy Hamon and Steve Greig.

Course

Frank Machon Circuit

Les Quennevais Circuit, Les Quennevais Sports Centre, St Brelade

Details

Date	Time	Season	Club
25th March 2001	08:00	2001	VSJ

Race Results

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Position	Rider	Club	Category	Time
4	Alistair Cann	321	Senior	0:00
5	Andy Hamon	319	Senior	0:00
3	Jamie Barker	Caesarean Cycling Club	Senior	0:00
2	Marc Nicol	Velo Sport Jersey	Senior	0:00
1	Sam Firby	321	Senior	0:00
6	Steve Greig	Velo Sport Jersey	Senior	0:00