14 December 2014
PECO XC League Race 2 at Nostell Priory saw a turnout of 9 claret and gold warriors. 6 Blokes, 2 lasses and 1 committed junior.
The weather was fine. After several days of weather-bomb coldness, the temperature was positively balmy and baselayers were removed at the last minute, or even mid-race in some cases. The setting was as pretty as a postcard, albeit a little flat. The only exception being a hidden “hill” near the Obelisk and a little mud to add interest.
Joe Baxter continuing his strong form into Race 2 – Photo by Philip Bland
Niall and Ed on the first lap, with the impressive 18th Century Palladian house in the background – Photo by Gary Stanley
Rachel Pilling pushing ahead at the front end – Photo by Gary Stanley
Claire Green showing good form – Photo by Gary Stanley
Colin Walker – cycles there, top ten finish, cycles home and would probably summerise the race with “Just had a nice jog round.” Legend! – Photo by Gary Stanley
The chaps did very well and managed to get 2nd team despite having only 6 of the 8 runners needed. They are currently in 3rd place in division 2, after 2 races. If we can get a full team out for the rest of the races, we stand a good chance of promotion!
The results are as follows:
Men:
Joe Baxter 2nd (1st place was a guest so he gets another 100 points in the individual standings)
Colin Walker 7th (1st V40)
Niall Bourke 55th
Ed Barber 59th
John Navis 62nd (P&B debut after a works Christmas do – top effort!)
Graham Pilling 92nd
Ladies:
Rachel Pilling 8th
Claire Green 15th
Juniors:
Natasha Robinson 13th Girl
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Full results HERE.
Please do not call my husband a legend, he’s difficult enough to live with under normal circs, he’s impossible now!
Ha! He is definitely the stuff of legends!