2001 Road Race

Ythan CC Ellon/Methlick Road Race, Saturday 2^nd June 2001

Race Report

Conditions were very blustery which favoured the stronger riders, especially the 2nd category riders.

Bill Hart attacked from the first lap and was in the lead group for the whole race. However, Alan Wright and the junior rider James Fish also rode a very good race. The first six riders formed a decisive break with one lap (16miles) to go, and managed to hold on to their lead. James Fish was 2 minutes down on the leaders.

Results

Course

Depart Ellon on B9005, after 1 mile, turn right at Kinharrachie Cottage, and start the circuit on the B9005 and follow to Methlick. At Methlick turn left on to B9170, after 3 miles take left turn to B999, then after 0.5 miles take left turn on unclassified road signposted to Ellon. After 5 miles turn left at Kinharrachie Cottage to re-commence circuit again. The circuit measures 15.63 miles. The race will have 3 circuits, and the finish on the 4th circuit is 9.6 miles from the start of the circuit at the car park on the B9170, 2 miles south of Methlick.

Total race distance: 56 Miles.

Accomodation

Ellon Community Centre training room entrance is at the rear of the building - open 10.00am. Changing facilities and showers are available. Café available before and after race at entrance in front of building.

Sign-on

10.00 -10.45am.

Bike Check at commissaires' discretion - as per BCF rules. All competitors who have spare wheels should take them to the sign-on.

Start Sheet (provisional)