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Sometimes, it’s about making the most of the race at hand. With only three riders, the contest evolved into an intense tactical battle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e47cfc23-030d-4a4b-8600-8c9cad74db56/DSC_7589.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Gemma Lewis (Sussex Revolution VC) drives the pace at the front, while Libby Spong (Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT) stays sharp behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/575e0e1c-e8ee-4d36-88b1-93382955dd47/DSC_7594.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 Emma seizes the moment, launching from the back of the group in a bold bid to break away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/63668ab0-3d8c-4906-8b19-6df9b57dac3c/DSC_7599.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Emma a Libby break clear by a few seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e599669e-98ce-4da0-a21e-bbd130c4b8da/DSC_7600.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - The change of pace, left Gemma having to battle to get back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c6d0fca2-234d-44bd-b58a-7a63b726ca87/DSC_7601.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 After a couple of laps, Gemma regained contact, and the pace eased as each rider began to read their rivals' strengths and weaknesses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0cf22ca8-ccb3-4630-a995-74f02dc1fc77/DSC_7608.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Libby and Emma quickly change the pace, again, challenging Gemma to respond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/217cc0af-bd9f-4847-8cb5-384cee2e8fb2/DSC_7614.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Gemma, does respond, and gets back on. Emma once again sets the pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/550712ba-d493-4713-b144-c41ad41f72c4/DSC_7629.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Emma drifts to the back, fully aware that only a shift in pace will crack the competition. Gemma stays vigilant at the front, keenly aware of the looming threat from behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0bc3b7c7-8523-49e2-95b2-cac902a6849c/DSC_7631.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Again, Emma attacks, with Libby closely tracking her wheel, leaving Gemma to fight to get back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2bc73424-8f4e-46b9-a0a8-1af03749b95d/DSC_7635.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out The threat of the break looms larger as Libby takes a turn on the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/882ce428-8db3-4fdf-8612-5d1947b8acea/DSC_7638.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Gemma, not shying away from the chase. The leading duo begin to second-guess their tactics hesitant to do too much at the front. This hesitation offers a glimmer of hope for the ever-persistent and determined Gemma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/da61dd26-0f45-4be9-ad3f-c75a6060ae77/DSC_7650.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Gemma goes all in to get back to the leaders, earning applause from the watching spectators. The pace eases, and the race turns tactical—with no-one wanting to get to the front, and Emma’s looming attacks shape it into a track-style ‘Longest Lap.’ As some slow laps tick by, Emma catches the humour in it, flashing a knowing smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/de3d004e-9ac2-48f6-a5ad-ce0df0e74fef/DSC_7656.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - 5 laps on the board the pace starts to pick up, with Emma riding at the front. Libby remains attentive and lets Emma take on the work until the final lap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/66bf088c-b1ac-4d8f-8647-5996996fe5bb/DSC_7659.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Emma starts the sprint from the front with Libby gaining fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d0c758d7-aa3c-4eba-8c59-5f789569dd96/WhatsApp+Image+2025-05-23+at+23.38.39_20a26d41-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Emma edges ahead and holds on to take the win by less than a bike length! The race may not have had the numbers, and each rider may not have experienced anything quite like it, but there's always something to learn. Judging by the smiles and post-race conversations, they embraced it for what it was. Top 3: Emma Kuusela Libby Spong, Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT Gemma Lewis, Sussex Revolution VC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0f7e0b14-0e9a-4ceb-acc3-ec121a4a3150/DSC_7668.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out It was another full entry for the Open 3/4 with George Cory, briefing the 33 riders at the start line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2d94a878-3922-49f4-b824-9641c97c8915/DSC_7681.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 Recent results have shown that riders with stronger representation are enjoying greater success. Clubs like Brighton Mitre CC, Dorking Cycling Club, Southdown & District Wheelers, Strada Wheels RT – Lucentsys, VCGH, and VC Londres were once again present with healthy numbers—aiming to turn individual performances into a collective team triumph. Early on, Dorking Cycling Club looked to have a plan, with Ryan Pierce setting a strong pace at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d4240f74-974c-4129-bb13-1e87b34a1259/DSC_7691.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Jack Bartholomew (Stolen Goat RT) hunts down the early breaks, looking to shape the race in his favor, with Josh Worley (VCGH) and Jamie Mackenzie (Dorking Cycling Club) in close pursuit. Several riders make individual attacks off the front but nothing sticks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d307bbed-b6f3-4301-9b9e-56bf86ccfb0c/DSC_7697.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out David Fuller (Southborough & District Wheelers) spends time at the front, looking to stir things up. Dorking Cycling Club riders remain close, watching intently and staying committed to their plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b12e0e45-ac0c-4b91-94ad-7343823bc2e2/DSC_7702.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Mark Day (Brighton Mitre CC) makes a move, hoping to draw out company from Joseph Bacon (Rapha Cycling), David Fuller, Michael Faulkner (Dorking Cycling Club), and Omar Malik (Southborough & District Wheelers). A slight gap appears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/787cbf76-bc4e-4c6b-9b2f-107d6072875f/DSC_7708.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - David Fuller makes an effort for teammate Omar Malik, aiming to turn the breakaway into a real threat. Jack Bartholomew manages to jump across from the small gap from the peloton behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/35a77ab4-262e-4184-99f6-5cc69e250623/DSC_7715.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - The group breaks up when the peloton gains ground. Ryan Pierce bridges to the leaders, but the peloton quickly reels them back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c1ff58c6-f341-4ccf-8aa9-c906bf82c65e/DSC_7726.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Josh Worley and Tye Taylor worked hard to reel in the leaders, dragging the peloton with them. The VC Londres teammates begin to make their presence felt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4473f58c-2293-455d-a55b-4b4f073a6e1f/DSC_7728.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Ryan Pierce makes a break for it! The effort is short-lived under pressure from an active peloton, but the intent is unmistakable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/439e7c31-27fc-46ef-a670-f00a47b579a1/DSC_7730.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Mark Day goes again as riders start attacking from the front of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4a07c3fe-4860-48b8-ac2f-d683f5157af5/DSC_7731.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out With Mark Day brought back into the fold, the peloton backs off to take stock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1a72440d-c405-460f-8f19-ae672ffbf0b3/DSC_7735.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - As with the previous races in this series, any respite in the peloton is fleeting. Alastair Weinberg (Strada Wheels RT – Lucentsys) surges clear of the peloton, gaining several seconds before his effort begins to fade. Jack Bartholomew reacts, launching his counterattack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ee562dcf-0f24-4f7f-8666-ab029eae3b23/DSC_7737.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Milo Clarke (VC Londres) bursting from the peloton, unable to make his effort stick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/571db428-861d-4a5d-afc5-c657342f6133/DSC_7759.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Ryan Pierce times it perfectly, breaking clear of the peloton. With many riders recovering from their earlier attacks, a gap begins to open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fed8f0d5-4258-43db-8a96-52064a6782bb/DSC_7762.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out David Fuller takes on the chasing role at the front of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6f38d181-6ed0-455e-9ac7-c8ab9de07154/DSC_7764.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 Ryan extends his lead to nearly half a lap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7580a73b-2b2d-4d89-a0a7-f05829e27a17/DSC_7781.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Dorking Cycling Club teammates riding at the front of the peloton in an attempt to control the pace and allow Ryan to get further away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5669f1c3-ed91-48da-8333-3ba9aa2f320c/DSC_7789.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out David Fuller punches through the Dorking Cycling Club defense, grinding out hard laps as he methodically reels in the leader, Ryan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b29813cb-510d-4302-96f6-b7552948e994/DSC_7798.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out After several laps, Ryan’s lead is agonisingly clawed back by David’s relentless chase. Meanwhile, Dorking Cycling Club lurks right behind, enjoying the tow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1ffc4b95-4e2e-4940-ba6c-a5a2c9949f19/DSC_7800.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out As soon as the leader is reeled in, the attacks reignite—Josh Worley is first to strike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6ddc9cd4-b209-4c3c-8644-4b913486f319/DSC_7803.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out It's Finlay Young time! His VC Londres teammates, patient yet consistently holding strong positions, begin manoeuvring for a decisive move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0a098c9b-d85d-486c-9ee9-4898ea9c4c85/DSC_7809.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - With just a few minutes before the 5-lap board goes up, a small group begins to form. But with the peloton driving a relentless pace, there's no time to organise—gaps are clawed back almost as quickly as they appear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9a493a33-7231-49db-a573-1ae06743914f/DSC_7828.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Five laps to go, Joshua Guest (Oxted Cycling Club) followed by Milo Clarke (VC Londres) make a long bid for home—but their effort ultimately comes to nothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/01d1611e-feab-413d-8fe9-e2ad5026bd38/DSC_7839.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling), with Hadley Davis (VC Londres) making a strong bid for home, however, the peloton is moving fast! Inside the peloton teams are forming. Nathan Cozens, not pictured, starts a big effort bringing his Brighton Mitre CC teammates toward the front of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/09cd6bd9-62fd-4cf7-a991-0ca333cf6172/DSC_7842.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 The final lap, Mark Day takes control, reeling in Ryan Edwards and sacrificing himself with a phenomenal pace—ensuring no one can break away as the bell sounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4595cd95-b2ae-4ecb-9ad5-54fd6a1684ac/DSC_7844.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out With Mark Day’s effort done, teammate Jack Smith (Brighton Mitre CC) takes on the sprint from the final bend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/41b7deb1-0e57-4a74-bee5-6b5031c71443/DSC_7853.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Jack Smith takes the win in style, powered by a fantastic leadout. Finlay Young secures second, with George Batchelor just centimetres behind in third. From Dorking Cycling Club’s efforts to protect a solo breakaway, to VC Londres staying involved at every move, to Brighton Mitre executing a well-timed sprint leadout—it was Brighton Mitre’s tactics that won the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d98be4c5-2f2e-4ffd-be18-53a394ae22ad/DSC_7861.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out George Cory brings some lighthearted banter to the 11 riders on the E123 start line. Two teams are well represented—Brighton Mitre CC boasts five riders, while Strada Wheels RT – Lucentsys, with Martin Gibbs switching his entry from the Open 3/4 after an unfixable puncture and a borrowed wheel, fields three. Team numbers could prove influential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/04d36bdb-c8b0-4caf-aa8e-e05d306974e2/DSC_7869.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Jamie Pullen (TAAP Kalas) got the race moving setting the pace of the early laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1d4c7285-4256-47eb-becf-ee9bbe6d7755/DSC_7876.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out But it didn’t take long for a breakaway to happen! In form Marek Shafer (Brighton Mitre) goes on the attack with James Bullen (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys) trying to hold his wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/346c26e9-a409-499b-9685-01cfa0838698/DSC_7883.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 The break becomes one, Marek goes solo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/aef0c0d4-506c-4394-96a6-1c35b67d8ee3/DSC_7884.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - All riders, excluding Brighton Mitre CC start the chase. Rory Barrett (Southborough & District Wheelers) puts the work in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/83ddf074-f6c9-42e0-b2b9-0d0f3246dfc6/DSC_7888.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Rory’s effort brings Marek within reach, and just as the gap narrows, Cosmo Derangi seizes the moment with a counterattack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/62307db9-aeec-4f8b-a645-b24b223f869f/DSC_7896.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Cosmo’s effort splits the peloton, but as other riders join him the pace settles a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8cdda3f9-7701-4e94-96f0-88f5ac59a536/DSC_7900.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Robert Lovett (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys) breaks from the peloton! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c7e74340-7150-4625-9322-232c02805518/DSC_7903.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - It doesn’t take long for Robert to gain a considerable gap. John Tindell (Brighton Mitre CC) wants some of the action and commits to the chase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6903aaf5-6d59-4307-8c2f-ecfa9bce2f8c/DSC_7912.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out The peloton, led by Alwyn Frank (Brighton Mitre CC) and Martin Gibbs, eases off as teammates hold back from the chase. The gap to the leaders continues to grow—Jamie Pullen puffs his cheeks, knowing the responsibility falls on him to bring them back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/26654f45-5021-47f1-b24c-9144ccf19e4a/DSC_7914.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - And after a few laps, Jamie does pull them back! It’s only a matter of time before the next attack starts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/86e4ee54-c071-4f8d-aed0-4268cd81ed35/DSC_7918.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out It’s Marek Shafer that goes again, followed by Alwyn and James Bullen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/89d48891-e3be-4dea-b997-c2f05b666ab2/DSC_7925.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Jamie Pullen, outnumbered but not outclassed once again on the chase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1604ba8a-7e17-4e07-b82b-00d7c7fe4980/DSC_7939.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out It wouldn’t be a race without James Bullen launching yet another attack off the front! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c377be1a-5db1-400f-8c63-cd29a3dc3885/DSC_7945.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Respect is earned when the entire peloton is racing against you. Jamie Pullen flips defence into attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5716372d-2910-4701-aae1-1a2d7ade1673/DSC_7950.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Jamie working hard to break the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8df22505-05c0-413b-9c1a-af537dc8d619/DSC_7953.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Hang on a second—an E123 peloton taking a breather? Jamie’s effort peters out, offering the pack a brief moment to regroup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/418c3b71-fe09-40f3-8c78-5b49edb48c46/DSC_7954.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Normal service resumes—Robert Lovett goes on the attack once more, with John Tindell in swift pursuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d388493a-c7b4-4bf5-bab6-bf192cd1a886/DSC_7957.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out With teammates up the road, the peloton holds back from chasing. Jamie casts off his sunglasses—he knows exactly what he has to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5440940f-7014-465f-858a-aeba77ac2837/DSC_7960.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out John Tindell and Robert Lovett start working well as a team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f3c613a9-f038-43de-b6ab-dd9abcb595fa/DSC_7974.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 James Bullen, asking the commissaire to put up 5 laps on the board. The peloton, still riding patiently, appear happy in not chasing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2cd99557-c1e7-4a6c-9648-b8f7652ce023/DSC_7979.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Marek Shafer bursts from the peloton, catching everyone off guard as he goes all-in on the chase to the leaders. No one follows—no one can! The 5-lap board is up, and Marek has over half a lap to bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/783139d4-27a9-43b0-bdcf-0d049378f0cd/DSC_7992.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Impressively, Marek makes it! The crowd may be small, but they’re fully invested—a well-deserved round of applause erupts as Marek bridges the gap with three laps to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ebfed7a5-4759-4b18-a4a0-b845e56b78a0/DSC_7994.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Jamie Pullen, determined yet weary, gives everything he has to close the gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a0dc0acc-daf8-445b-bb66-ee32e0a82833/DSC_8003.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - The penultimate lap, with the breakaway beyond reach, Robert Lovett goes on the attack on the back-straight. Marek holds his wheel it’s now a race between the two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/eef9cfa9-431d-4e96-9896-e7ab437a617e/DSC_8010.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - On the final lap, Marek digs deep for one last effort to distance Robert and secure an impressive victory—becoming the first rider in this series to win both an Open 3/4 race and an E123. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b67925cd-8ab8-4eaa-a3b7-868292d96290/DSC_8014.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Robert Lovett takes second place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3284582d-a08c-4653-b2e6-a569c7a299ce/DSC_8016.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - John Tindell manages to hold off the peloton to take third. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7b81c179-1d52-452f-b5e0-0a49a93bcedc/DSC_8021.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out The sprint for the remaining places saw Cosmo Derangi surge from the pack to claim fourth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b148048d-c914-403c-b0ee-9ea7fc816e53/WhatsApp+Image+2025-05-23+at+23.33.17_9be094a7-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - After leading out the sprint, Alwyn Frank edged out the battle-weary Jamie Pullen by millimeters to take fifth. Top 10: Marek Shafer, Brighton Mitre CC Robert Lovett, Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys John Tindell, Brighton Mitre CC Cosmo Derangi Alwyn Frank, Brighton Mitre CC Jamie Pullen, TAAP Kalas Martin Gibbs, Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys Rory Barrett, Southborough & District Wheelers Ernesto Battinelli, Brighton Mitre CC Cesare Massett, Brighton Mitre CC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9da60487-3e5e-487f-ad00-4ddbcac71575/DSC_7648.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Once again, many thanks to all the volunteers that helped make the event go safely. Special thanks to George Cory (British Cycling Commissaire), Glyn Durrant (Surrey Cycling Racing League) for sign-on, Wayne Stuart for medical services, William Davis, and dedicated marshals John Tindell (Brighton Mitre), James Bullen (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys), amongst many others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/92547a86-17a6-472f-97ab-4b7d836c7314/DSC_7713.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit #8 - 23/05/25 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-9-the-pursuit monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/022b4732-4369-402e-902a-1a4f16b5287a/Screenshot+2025-06-10+184458.png Latest News - Week 9 - The pursuit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-8-elimated monthly 0.5 2025-06-06 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-8-elimnation-champs monthly 0.5 2025-06-02 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-7-tamplin-returns monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-7-its-gonna-be-punchy monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/07ab91e4-bb71-4698-b885-c471fcf7b00c/Screenshot+2025-05-27+184625.png Latest News - Week 7 - Its gonna be punchy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/circuit-race-7-9th-may monthly 0.5 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d08935ee-78f0-46b6-8e18-c9c8097ae06c/DSC_7386-2.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May George Cory (British Cycling Commissaire) briefing the riders on the start line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9a984d43-06fc-4b78-8eed-4d2991288745/DSC_7395.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Connie Fisher (Brighton Tri Club) “I’m not going to enter an Open 3/4, but a smaller women’s field? I’d be up for that!” The women's race featured four riders, all representing the Brighton Tri Team. “It's great knowing there aren't dogs running around,” one rider remarked. The team regularly trains on the track on Saturday mornings, but with open gates and public access, they’re used to navigating unpredictable obstacles. This race, however, offered a chance to ride at full intensity in a controlled, safe environment—and they did just that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0769920f-7bf0-41ec-bf0e-048bdec9d334/DSC_7429.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Caroline Holme with Jess Appleton on the wheel Each of the four riders had their sights set on future events, using this race as a warm-up—and they had a plan. From the start, they locked into a tight 4-up TT formation. The lap pace picked up as riders took turns at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/dc3d1588-6429-4753-a574-203d54c597f3/DSC_7458.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Nina Atherton drove the pace at the front, kicking it up a notch, with the smiling Jess tucked in behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d4777924-1911-4046-85f2-928d21204421/DSC_7446.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - With 5 laps to go, it was still a tightly knit, 4-up TT in full swing, with Connie at the front riding to the bell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/39e98c03-c338-4655-9790-cdc1948340c6/DSC_7461.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Then, as the bell sounded, it was everyone for themselves! Connie launched her attack on the home straight, pulling clear to take the win. Caroline powered through to claim second, with Nina close behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/765fcf0f-92fa-43c6-9619-d37804c08b95/DSC_7465.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - “I enjoyed that”, Jess Appleton, still smiling as she rolled over the line to take fourth place. Top 4: Connie Fisher, Brighton Tri Club Caroline Home, Brighton Tri Club Nina Atherton, Brighton Tri Club Jess Appleton, Brighton Tri Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/de8853e6-19af-445b-824e-6e74a444a20a/DSC_6994.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Right, are we ready for this now? A few last-gasp entries put the organiser to the test, and transponders—either cable-tied or shoved down a sock (with the rubber bands mysteriously absent)—served as a reminder that this is still honest grassroots racing. But we got there, as George Cory stepped up to brief the 34 riders on the start line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6e7e5d10-de2c-4d70-9911-74abd2a40607/DSC_6999.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Rather surprisingly, there was no big effort from the whistle. It took a couple of laps to build momentum—but once it kicked off, it was non-stop! Ollie Smith was the first to ignite the attacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e4520571-e8c0-4e57-bea9-27fc9b1801ee/DSC_7001.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Jake Ferrell (Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT) followed by Rahul Fortescue Talwar and Alastair Weinberg (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys) make a break for it. With a near-full field packed with strong riders, breaking away was always going to be a challenge. But there’s always fun in the attempt—and plenty were eager to join the action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2da8aa6c-3c3b-4c1d-ac04-e4488021a616/DSC_7016.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Finlay Young (VC Londres) launched an attack from the peloton, setting the tone for his team’s tactics. As part of a three-rider squad, he established their approach early on. From that moment forward, every notable attack featured a VC Londres rider. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2aef91bf-8e8f-44dd-ba15-30ec4cfccc2a/DSC_7018.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Archie Wright (Southampton University CC) initiates the chase from the peloton. VC Londres teammates Hadley Davis and Milo Clarke wait patiently, watching to see how Finlay’s early move unfolds. Unfortunately, Hadley Davis suffered a mechanical after 23 laps, cutting short what had been a strong contribution to the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c378ed2d-d483-4285-9c37-da3d4e0e8b4b/DSC_7035.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Caitlin Bower (Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT) tucks in behind Ernesto Battinelli (Brighton Mitre CC), settling comfortably within the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b4fbf3cb-b519-411c-ad40-55805cf346b4/DSC_7039.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Archie Wright, followed by Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution VC), closes the gap to the leading three—but keeps the attack rolling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/720d626b-a633-4d54-9084-99be7d37d26d/DSC_7044.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Ollie Smith, noticing the threat of the breakaway, attempts to jump clear to join them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/38fef428-4c92-489a-9a9b-d698dd2a1cfd/DSC_7056.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May James Bullen (Strada Wheel RT - Lucentsys) surges from the peloton, making the threat of a breakaway very real.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0de7d699-e66e-46f1-a87d-0c442f024475/DSC_7058.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Mark Day (Brighton Mitre CC) powers through, sweeping up riders as their efforts begin to wane, dragging the front of the peloton with him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0c15de98-a060-4d01-893f-bb662ff84c30/DSC_7076.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out With the peloton came Luca Geddes Gasco (Lee Valley CC) and Milo Clarke. Both jump clear and are now riding at the front of the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/889abedf-d1d2-466e-9960-80279c1b3d62/DSC_7096.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Small groups start to form. A breakaway seems to be on the verge of happening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f76b7bf7-61a3-47e2-9c28-2e8c637bc82e/DSC_7104.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May It’s that way. Richard Moult, suggesting team work with, Archie Wright and Luca Stringer (Crawley Wheelers) to get across to the leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/817d5f6a-74f3-476c-97ae-36f584f33bc8/DSC_7110-2.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May They make it—seven riders now forming the leading breakaway. However, with the peloton working hard to close the gap—and the breakaway struggling to work together effectively—they were reeled back in after a few laps. Sometimes the effort is focused on getting into a breakaway, rather than having a plan once there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/be83c956-cfbc-400d-802c-6422a3817a61/DSC_7125.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May The breakaway was reabsorbed into the peloton, with Ollie Smith putting in much of the work. The pace dipped slightly, making further attacks inevitable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/032b6ef5-6370-4e1e-af3a-5eb1ef273cdb/DSC_7129.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Jake Ferrell needs no second invitation and goes on the offensive again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6b3f77ee-bfde-42fc-86b7-c4e63a52701a/DSC_7131.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Finlay Young, never far from the front, makes another strong move to get away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d8f17947-83c3-4363-b846-c177d734848f/DSC_7132.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Laura Senior (Scott Pioneer DJ) works hard at the front of the peloton, taking turns to close gaps as each attack is swiftly shut down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b4f9ddb9-fedb-4390-954f-04429f2df705/DSC_7172.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Carl-Emmanuel Fulghieri (Dulwich Paragon), Archie Wright and Finlay Young (hidden from sight) start the next wave of attacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/41f15f59-6d0e-4f34-b194-75117dfa279b/DSC_7176-2.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May James Bullen goes again! Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys teammates try to shutdown the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/76ffa18a-05fc-4b18-b98a-68faac2aa10d/DSC_7180.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - James gets there. It's now a breakaway of four riders, and they quickly find their rhythm, working well together. The laps start to tick by and the breakaway is not losing any ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5ff8c70e-8f18-4ef1-ba64-f99c190e2544/DSC_7186.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Ollie Shotton and Luca Geddes Gasco jump from the peloton realising the danger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/64a0208a-a51e-4175-b319-9448ac8c83d1/DSC_7197.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Mark Day and Brighton Mitre CC teammate Daniel Magrizos launch their chase. Do they have enough to bridge the gap, or will their effort bring the peloton back into the equation? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2ce583ce-cdda-4dfe-adaf-e4cdb039ea83/DSC_7225.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Five laps to go. Breakaway riders Carl-Emmanual Fulghieri, James Bullen, Archie Wright, and Finlay Young are still working together but they’re tiring and the peloton is closing fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f7452e2b-2785-43a2-9e7f-1afd4364977c/DSC_7253.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Finley Young, one last effort before the peloton close. The peloton, led by Stephen Byrne (NBHD X PW), is strung out—flat out at full speed. Milo Clarke clings on, poised to strike the moment his teammate is reeled in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ac0952c9-ca0a-4713-87af-18ef6029f473/DSC_7246.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - The breakaway fractures! James Bullen, sensing the peloton closing in, goes all-in with three laps to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/410ab1b6-e3dd-4018-80bf-35e41ad88b6d/DSC_7234.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Within a lap, the elastic snaps for James, and the breakaway splinters, running on empty. Luca Geddes Gasco, currently the fastest rider on track, closing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f46ac30e-1c00-4da9-9fbb-76939a1938ac/DSC_7254.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May The final lap. The pace is relentless, with Stephen Byrne, Milo Clarke, and Rahul Fortescue Talwar driving the charge. Luca re-joins them for a moment of recovery. Several riders launch attacks on the home straight, but the speed is too high to sustain. The early breakaway riders are picked off one by one—but some are holding out until the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a23544ea-6aab-45de-b872-3b5762a507e5/DSC_7270.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May It goes to the riders in the peloton! Amid some controversy, Stephen Byrne takes the sprint victory, with Rahul Fortescue securing second, Luca Geddes Vasco claiming third, and Carl-Emmanuel Fulghieri finishing fourth—the first of the breakaway riders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ed44831d-89f3-41ba-8082-0e4fb2079de3/DSC_7276.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Richard Moult takes the sprint for fifth with the remaining top ten close behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8c0d3500-62c5-49b4-8a48-7516e62b2bc9/DSC_7288.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out George Cory briefs the eight riders on the start line, with Mark Day (Brighton Mitre CC) and Archie Wright (Southampton University CC) doubling up from the 3/4s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/07575bc7-ad18-4650-a9f6-b46c34eefae9/DSC_7293.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May As is the pattern with the E123, the race starts hard and fast. Marek Schafer (Brighton Mitre CC) and Cosmo Derangi light it up with blistering opening laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9caa53b8-1692-46e0-9b23-0f5a40c5fcbb/DSC_7296.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Chase? Not sure I want to, not sure I can! Cesare Masset and John Tindell, both Brighton Mitre CC, not really entertaining the chase with teammate Marek racing away. The early pace proves too much for the riders doubling up—no place to hide, no energy in the legs—whittling the field down to six. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/84259f71-e17c-4a53-9546-62c0b9111da0/DSC_7300.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Marek Schafer and Cosmo Derangi working well together, sharing the turns at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f87f27ed-2eb4-4caf-b57a-0a4c089683e7/DSC_7321.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Jacob James (Wolfox x CAMS Le Col) and Robert Lovett (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys), outnumbered in teammates, work to limit the time gap to the leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9dba3254-7c8e-422f-916f-c5890b1dc397/DSC_7313.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Cosmo Derangi starts taking longer, harder turns, ramping up the pressure on his breakaway companion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1756b089-3be4-49dd-bccf-8d475ee33dda/DSC_7325.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Cosmo goes solo! With half a lap lead, the pressure proves too much—Marek Schafer drops off, safely rides off the track, and withdraws! Was it a mechanical? No, more of a ‘leg-anical’—and not feeling too well. It took a few laps before Marek could gasp out a sentence, but we got the message! The race whittles down to five. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e6da4f46-2a83-4ec0-8ab7-2c80c9451f26/DSC_7334.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May With Marek pulling out, John Tindell (Brighton Mitre CC) launches a serious chase. The group of four riders now begin working together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b6a5e9af-4d6b-47a5-9954-df13b7ea59e8/DSC_7345.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Teamwork and numerical advantage help close the gap on Cosmo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ff332ea9-3e4a-48e9-953b-f82b69b5a9c3/DSC_7356.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Cosmo is caught, and the group of five ease up for a few laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7ea86e8d-1945-4dda-b785-d7fc8335011e/DSC_7358.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Then, John Tindell makes a break for it sprinting from the group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6802ddd6-25cc-439b-8cd2-5eb03d3f9cf3/DSC_7361.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Robert Lovett (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys) isn’t letting John slip away easily—he ramps up the pace of the chase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/74872fe6-1d0a-44b5-8420-702d6231d4e5/DSC_7376.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Make it stand out Not long left in the race—John Tindell hangs on with a dozen or so seconds' gap to the chasers, but they’re closing in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5f42e981-49e9-4d21-8ea5-b4685b12a915/DSC_7381.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May Jacob James is giving it everything in the chase, with the gap closing each lap. Cosmo, meanwhile, remains composed and ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/53eef6f7-bc22-4c2b-a777-858d6a94fb35/DSC_7371-2.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May In the closing laps, John Tindell is caught, and as is often the case, no prisoners are taken—he’s ruthlessly spat out the back as the others surge toward the win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7bea7560-a485-490f-8b8d-779945d479d5/DSC_7382.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May The final-lap sprint sees Cesare Masset attack first, but Cosmo Derangi times his finish perfectly, sprinting past to take a comfortable win. Jacob James claims third. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/bcccd384-a93b-437b-9596-a702f80a1c3a/DSC_7168.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #7 - 9th May - Another excellent evening of racing! 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British Cycling Commissaire Phil Jemmison delivered the pre-race briefing to the 30 riders in the Open 3/4 race and the 2 riders in the Women's 2/3/4 race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/23d7ef62-65f0-482e-9a9b-71293b4e7321/DSC_6569.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Luca Stringer launched the first attack straight from the whistle, with Hadley Davis (VC Londres) on the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d6f0f8e5-62d4-4c4c-86e7-924e4f248367/DSC_6572.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out The peloton set a high pace, quickly shutting down early breakaway attempts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8cc3473c-fbee-42bb-8b89-e07adcf1ca3a/DSC_6575.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - David Fuller (Southborough & District Wheelers) spearheading the peloton. David, in a customary role, working hard closing gaps, and looking out for opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/904846ac-3560-4fa0-8ea4-99f3c548e4e9/DSC_6577.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Martin Gibbs (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys) and teammate Alastair Weinberg working together in an attempt to get away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/30175e53-0ede-4d01-abe2-c5ebaf6ed7ad/DSC_6598.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Luca Springer—on a mission—jumps clear of the peloton for a second time! Luca was lively during the early part of the race, spending most of his time at—or off—the front. Unfortunately, what looked like a puncture put paid to his efforts later in the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6e48d206-1515-41d5-8051-f8accb1b1f31/DSC_6600.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling) commiting to chase the breakaways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/10e32b58-431c-4bc1-a881-fb5a16185692/DSC_6603.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Brindley Taylor and Jordan Buche (Dulwich Paragon) with a counter attack as soon as the breakaway was caught. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/013691f3-9e86-44a6-afa1-86d54fef86cb/DSC_6613.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution) and Joseph Bacon (Rapha Cycling) also jump clear and join the breakaway effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9f98eb8e-cd80-48e9-bd16-8826c7fb6669/DSC_6615.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Who is with me for the chase? Luke Spicer maintained his early pace, extending his lead to over 20 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/31198077-2739-426e-b457-4b4d314006ad/DSC_6618.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Hannah Graveney (Doltchini Cycle Division), racing in the Women’s 2/3/4, proved a worthy match for the Open 3/4 field, using her experience to hold a strong position at the front of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/61ea1dbc-6105-477d-82ca-65091538e4d8/DSC_6633.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Gemma Lewis (Sussex Revolution VC), also racing in the Women’s 2/3/4, delivered a strong performance in her race debut, holding her own within the peloton. Lucas Walker (PPYCC) focused on racing his own race on the drops as the leaders closed in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/46c4d511-c227-4610-a956-548a05073fa9/DSC_6622.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 The breakaway is caught, with much of the work done by Christopher Spencer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/12992ded-0e57-4b62-81cd-d905883c5e65/DSC_6710.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out Brighton Mitre CC, with seven riders in the field, saw Simon Lilley putting in a strong effort to close down gaps and shut down breakaway attempts. Did Brighton Mitre have a plan? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/63a66f30-8dd4-4a6d-b86c-73d4fccd4a1c/DSC_6688.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out "I may not get anywhere, but it’s fun trying!" – Sam Cheesman (Crawley Wheelers), a regular at the SCRL track league and a frequent helper, burns some matches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d8188056-ec1f-47e5-a2ca-cdc73d4c7065/DSC_6701.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Richard Moult relaxed at the front of the peloton as the pace dropped once the latest attack had been neutralised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/18a51fb0-ff2b-4d61-822c-cbf8651c6381/DSC_6732.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 After biding his time, Kev Witton (Strada Wheels - RT Lucentsys) uses the bank to get clear. Hadley Davis, once again sharp to the move, right on the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/52783941-f2cc-49db-b710-51f7183a9913/DSC_6766-2.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - More attacks follow—Richard Moult goes again! The high pace makes it difficult to stay away. Despite numerous attempts, nothing seems to stick, and efforts are short-lived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8a6c2a8d-826d-4f45-ad1f-038491fa1581/DSC_6778.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out With 10 minutes to go, it looked set to be a sprint finish—until David Fuller, no longer in chase mode, jumped off the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f1f6065a-82f1-4a35-bc33-93d5341e808e/DSC_6750.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Gemma Lewis and Hannah Graveney, battling it out in the peloton. Their race wasn’t entirely about competing against each other but rather about gaining experience and staying competitive in a fast, full field of Open 3/4 riders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f6d3faab-cd27-4b69-9b2c-571a3a10feee/DSC_6789.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 “I’m not sure what type of rider I am," said Alastair Weinberg before the race, after sprinting to four successive top-ten finishes. He proved he was more than just a sprinter, launching a counterattack with five minutes to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4eb0f8d3-862c-4235-9e5a-5258f8ef691e/DSC_6798.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Michael Onions heading the peloton with 5 laps on the lap board. All breakaway attempts have been shut down—but at what cost? How do you play your cards now? Brighton Mitre begin to shuffle up the peloton—can they make their numbers count? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/78a46f6e-db45-4daa-95a6-d5f65ce22b88/DSC_6801.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Nathan Cozens (Brighton Mitre CC) bursts from the peloton with just over two laps to go, surging ahead as if it were the final lap sprint—it’s all or nothing! Nathan, with four top-10 finishes in this series—including 2nd and 4th place—posed a serious challenge for any chaser! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8dd2ab1c-c53b-48f1-a41c-65520442d75a/DSC_6807.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - The sprinters are at the front of the peloton, poised for the final lap—but there’s no cohesion. Where are the chasers? Can Nathan hold on? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5d821993-841a-4063-803d-3c0e9a301f40/DSC_6812.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 With the peloton closing fast, Nathan digs deep and holds on—utterly spent—to seize a stylish win! Nathan, a pre-race rider to watch, capitalised on Brighton Mitre’s teamwork and numbers. Their strategy—paired with his monumental effort—allowed him to go one better than his 2nd place in race #4, securing his first circuit win in impressive fashion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4ac3b263-3fe3-4d50-a74c-da7dcd6b199f/DSC_6814.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Cesare Masset (Brighton Mitre CC) sprinted to second place, securing his 2nd Cat and rounding off a successful day for Brighton Mitre with a club 1-2 on the podium! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3aaa3e12-085a-4d6d-883b-df256057a054/second+third.png Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Fast-finishing Richard Moult was edged out for third place, with Hadley Davis finishing just behind in fourth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3e7fb8cf-375e-4615-ab84-8d57ed370c47/DSC_6816.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Hannah Graveney crossed the line first in the Women’s race, with both her and Gemma Lewis finishing comfortably within the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cff9091a-77a4-42dc-9705-0777d3bc2450/DSC_6818.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out 12 riders share lighthearted banter at the start of the E123 race—will this be another show of strength from Brighton Mitre, or is it time for another team to shine? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c06b8e25-f0f1-4733-acf3-0d6a1ab6bcb8/DSC_6824.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Simon McNamara (Sigma Sport / Cannondale) sets the early pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/dac8e10c-9dde-4338-be92-1f15044ec12c/DSC_6829.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - John Tindell (Brighton Mitre CC) and Rory Barrett (Southborough & District Wheelers) attack first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/88185313-a470-473c-a202-a6ec294e25a8/DSC_6832.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Teammates Isaac Wright and Joe Hill (Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys), with Marek Shafer (Brighton Mitre CC) between them, make short work of the early effort before launching a counterattack of their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9ed718cd-cd27-42e3-8b29-ef8a294d7e1c/DSC_6836.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Rory Barrett, tries chasing the leaders but with limited success and quickly settles back in the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8e9a00c7-e8f5-4011-859e-8182a80a45f7/DSC_6838.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out The early attack, though caught, looked ominous. Alwyn Frank (Brighton Mitre CC) launched a counterattack, quickly joined by Samuel Benge (TrainSharp), with Jacob Arnell (Southborough & District Wheelers) soon jumping in. Together, they gain a lead of over 15 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/36cd47e5-12ad-4d5b-9817-7a12c2f2ffcc/DSC_6845.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Joe Hill jumps from the peloton, swiftly closing in on the leaders. Meanwhile, teammate Isaac Wright controls the pace in the peloton, working to give Joe the best chance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6ee01ff4-6948-4a8d-8bb1-628c8b3fb42d/DSC_6847.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Four riders created an early breakaway. Samuel Benge, Alwyn Frank, Jacob Arnell (Southborough & District Wheelers) and Joe Hill making the catch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/146af58a-6b92-4cde-a56d-f6998c6e10a7/DSC_6854.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 The fractured peloton, led by Simon McNamara and Cosmo Derangi, works hard to close gaps and prevent the lead from slipping away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9b89402a-4f9a-4f35-8a3c-1e968c62262f/DSC_6865.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - The leading breakaway taking turns to extend their lead. The breakaway start to gain on the back of peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/995edd85-9d97-451e-8c05-a7fcc083e947/DSC_6896.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out Isaac Wright, aware of the leaders closing in, significantly increases his effort—knowing that teammate Joe will gain a lap, he shifts focus to his own race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b11e5af5-36a4-4c38-8882-5d290356d13d/DSC_6903.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 The peloton lapped, Joe Hill, jumps onto the chase group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0cb9389f-17ad-46e1-9dc9-74b23fa46ca7/DSC_6910.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Alwyn Frank sits in second place on the circuit. Can Alwyn, Jacob, and Samuel—all a lap up—respond to Joe’s move? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/557fe6fc-765f-40f3-8b6b-9c104d68f277/DSC_6918.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out The start-line banter continues. 'Why don't we lap the field?' asked Cosmo Derangi. 'Because I’ve already lapped you—you’re racing for fourth,' Joe Hill replied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/60bcbf19-d1ce-417f-ac8f-c7b8bc4497b3/DSC_6930.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Whether it’s team communication, instinctive race craft, or simply an understanding of each other’s style, teammates Joe Hill and Isaac Wright push through high-intensity laps to help Isaac regain his self-sacrificed lap. No call came from the commissaire, so race on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6879502b-d06e-491d-9198-11941fff7023/DSC_6935.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 Cosmo Derangi, eager to regain a lap, fights hard to stay on the wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/971961d7-c569-4891-91dd-39528e684221/DSC_6953.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Five laps to go and Isaac Wright and Cosmo Derangi, re-gain a lap. They, along with Alwyn Frank and Jacob Arnell, are now racing for second. Samuel Benge’s elastic snapped in the chase, forcing him to ease back to the peloton. Meanwhile, Joe Hill sits an impressive two laps up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d14109b1-3e4b-42dc-9479-cc0fbfa116a0/DSC_6962.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Isaac Wright goes on the offensive once again—Joe Hill isn’t about to miss out on the fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e5db60f5-0dae-488e-ba01-b30ef4358aac/DSC_6964.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Alwyn Frank, giving it everything! Alwyn, caught between a rock and a hard place, holds third as first and second inexorably disappear up the track. Meanwhile, those on the same lap are chasing hard—he just needs to hold on for a couple more agonising laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6d80e912-f863-4d3e-97d9-ca4d808a0c5f/DSC_6968.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out Those smiles were undeniably infectious. Joe Hill and Isaac Wright cruise over the line, securing a commanding Strada Wheels RT - Lucentsys 1-2 finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4c5769cd-cf71-444a-bd02-3b1eef8a5afc/DSC_6974.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Alwyn Frank, holds his position and takes a commendable third. Rory Barrett, takes the sprint for 6th, with riders on varying laps finishing behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/24e5ba6d-a1ae-43b2-9f87-cf96a9495664/DSC_6705.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - A fantastic evening of racing! Many thanks to all our volunteers that helped make the event go safely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c98b3d27-6ac4-4862-9029-8c86c3e09601/DSC_6642.jpg Latest News - Circuit Race #6 - 25th April 25 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-4-points-champs monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-3-changes-to-block-handicap monthly 0.5 2025-04-30 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-2-was-it-too-chilly monthly 0.5 2025-04-25 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/circuit-race-5-11th-april-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8f450791-141d-407a-b635-d12dabb5afc5/DSC_6075.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Ten Youth C/D/E riders lined up at the start (with one to arrive) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ebd916ea-ab48-4513-89ba-cf18bd6d4cc9/DSC_6085.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 The start whistle sounds, and Luke Spicer (PPYCC) wastes no time in making his intentions clear, launching off at a blistering pace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c3309d0a-1117-420b-8a88-8bcd1132a439/DSC_6105-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Mason Law (PPYCC) concentrated on pursuing the leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5695e8d6-7685-4e4d-a5d2-4b24b35cf249/DSC_6088.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Rueben Gutman (PPYCC) leading the chase group Sebastian Dorman (PPYC), just behind, remaining patient in the early part of the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4e940a5b-8c3a-4bc1-8bad-011b09989ca0/DSC_6090.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Ted Robinson (PPYCC) and Eliza Hibbard (PPYCC) collaborated effectively to maintain the pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5ac55f72-9ccd-4197-b35e-43b8670e8991/DSC_6108.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Thor Spicer (PPYCC) powered ahead at full gas, leading the Youth E category in pursuit of those in older categories in front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d9d18acb-0cfe-441b-a28e-6dcf85a9fc33/DSC_6100.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Ossian Bryce-Stafford (PPYCC) maintained strong pace and form, with the leader, Luke Spicer, charging on behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f0689da2-d06a-47b3-ac8b-465f9e155f17/DSC_6099.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 A fully committed Rory Sweeney (PPYCC) holding second place in the Youth D category https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/bdd163d6-a362-4493-aa62-97298c1a5436/DSC_6106.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Full commitment, regardless of the age group Rueben Gutman set a strong pace for the group of Youth C riders. Will he be able to hold his position? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/dd2d9628-dea0-435f-8d25-43fcf49c6aad/DSC_6102.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Luke Spicer maintained his early pace, extending his lead to over 20 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3faddc1f-2365-431f-8408-71087d4a3a08/DSC_6095-4.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Time to go! Sebastian Dorman (PPYCC), demonstrating maturity by biding his time, begins his chase for the lead, with Mason Law also fully committed to the pursuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/665b4c0c-7fdc-4a7e-8799-772f3f20364b/DSC_6117.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Lucas Walker (PPYCC) focused on racing his own race on the drops as the leaders closed in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1afab8e0-5eca-4fb3-993c-419521774754/DSC_6119.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Luke Spicer, now caught, slows down the pace. Sebastian Dorman, looking focused behind. Although a lap down, Rueben Gutman managed to stay in third position, and Mason Law, leading Youth C, took the opportunity to recover as the pace eased. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c8d8044c-dc53-4352-aa3f-76455d62f00f/DSC_6114.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 With five laps to go, the leading duo preserved their efforts, preparing to make an attack for the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/de2bf85f-e864-4bdd-8016-558e79c8c210/DSC_6129.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Luke Spicer launched the first attack and gained a strong lead. However, misfortune struck with two laps to go when he dropped a chain, bringing him to an unfortunate halt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fdf6cf95-28c7-49c9-b7cb-96923377c562/DSC_6104.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out This left the race open for Sebastian Dorman, as he sprinted for home on the last two laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/399e654f-2f6c-458b-aa45-0ffae0946f79/DSC_6139.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Eliza Hibberd crossed the line to secure third place in the Youth C category. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fd1e1e8e-fb5a-4e4a-8774-008c592cf883/DSC_6163.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Six riders line up at the start line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d1c874fb-8dba-4743-bd58-7fc1a1228938/DSC_6169-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Thomas Dewey (PPYCC), a Youth C rider promoted to the Youth A/B race, set the pace right from the whistle, with Franklin Morris (Southborough & District Wheelers) and Harley Clarke (PPYCC) in pursuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7d78ffd1-e0a1-4380-bba0-3fb8ecf08764/DSC_6179.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Max Cooper (PPYCC) and Max Hibberd (PPYCC) work as a 2-up behind the leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d3979adf-190f-432b-880a-c080c60dda11/DSC_6187.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Joshua Butler-King (PPYCC) Joshua faced an early mechanical issue, leaving him stuck in the little ring for the first couple of laps and unfortunately out of contention. However, once the gears were sorted, he battled on with determination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fbfc5e06-c01f-46ad-9370-70c1c6ca9125/DSC_6226.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Thomas Dewey, in front of the leading group. Each of the three riders took strong turns at the front, equally challenging one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/808c2f20-7e59-4eac-99b8-85a784c88d32/DSC_6170.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Franklin Morris went all-out, surging to the front in an attempt to make a solo and early bid for the line, but Harley Clarke stayed alert and matched his effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4e6f88a0-a437-4276-b111-30c4732781aa/DSC_6203.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Thomas Dewey and Harley Clarke make it a leading duo. Franklin, paid the price of his earlier effort and could no longer hold the wheels once Thomas Dewey hit the front. First and second places now assured, the leaders began to strategise their tactics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/29942be4-b7f0-4923-a3c1-904ce9ce80c6/DSC_6233.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 The final five lap unfolds with Max Cooper and Max Hibberd battling fiercely near-side, while Thomas Dewey and Harley Clarke engage in tactical manoeuvres on the far-side of the track. It all comes down to a dramatic final-lap finish for the win and final places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8c839d69-427a-4e9b-8a12-c50a301c820b/DSC_6235-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Harley Clarke, takes the win with a perfectly timed sprint, with Thomas Dewey taking second. Franklin Morris, finishes a few more seconds behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c90a6477-77ca-4eb9-a953-fd56b140159a/DSC_6248.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - 24 riders take to the start line for the Open 3/4 and 2 riders for the Women’s 2/3/4 race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2d538630-98b9-4616-a12a-83638b5cbb0d/DSC_6255.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Familiar sight? Michael Stanley (Dulwich Paragon), the runner-up in race #3, launches an attack right from the whistle, staying true to his trademark style. Based on Michael’s previous races, the peloton is going to have to work hard in this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f5e48edc-f1b7-4375-a005-1372d074c163/DSC_6254.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Rich Moult (Sussex Revolution) and Noal Wheller (LVYCC) take on the chase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a7a43e73-789a-4f29-969f-9896473a6467/DSC_6258.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Noah Wheller, stretching the peloton in an attempt to close the gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a3943377-b936-4f04-81e1-0d20581dea43/DSC_6262.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Martin Gibbs (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys) riding his turn at the front of the peloton as the gap closes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0ebcd288-5d2d-4027-af47-ea39fd1e61db/DSC_6280.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Harry Christain (Dulwich Paragon), teammate of the leader, cheekily indicates, 'I’m not pulling' as he feigns his turns at the front, grinning at the early strategy they’ve laid out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1b71e928-5b70-4611-bde3-2f0f742747ce/DSC_6264.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Michael Stanley’s lead starts to ebb away The peloton has become fractured with the high pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8ce13b17-b7bb-4cd7-ae4e-7d85f7032f03/DSC_6360-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Richard Moult, again on the offensive in an attempt to bridge the gap. By studying the start list before the race, riders would have anticipated that joining a breakaway with Michael Stanley could significantly boost their chances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4df7eed3-df5e-444e-88d2-1d2ac20e2bd9/DSC_6272.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 What the riders might not have expected was that Michael came prepared—with a teammate. And a strong one at that! Harry Christian now makes his presence felt, with Noah Wheller close behind, just as Michael is caught. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/260c0f0a-ad80-4ccf-b4a1-b5fcb85c28fe/DSC_6275.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Ollie Smith attempted to break away from the peloton soon after the catch, but his effort was swiftly shut down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/42ce1dfe-dbae-474b-ae99-f85b26c691c1/DSC_6297.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out All eyes on you, Michael! Either they admired the colour of your S-Works, or they knew you were the rider to beat. However, Michael, aware that he would be closely marked, had a teammate waiting in the wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6b7a0dfd-94d1-47ca-8827-87d48bcb5195/DSC_6289.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Charlotte Adams (PDQ Property Elite) riding in the Women’s Race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f1e17707-97c2-48d9-9ee3-d5c25ab48bb6/DSC_6393.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Harry Christian, makes a move! The peloton caught napping whilst watching Michael. Harry goes on to create a 15 second gap over several laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2d860f84-084a-421e-843f-c2d44fe6d785/DSC_6300.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 This time, Michael takes his turn as the peloton disruptor. The outsmarted peloton grasp the situation - how can they defeat these two? If they chase, they bring Michael with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c2ae3fc2-a3fc-4eb7-9983-afa7205591d6/DSC_6306.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out As Harry's lead dwindles, Michael breaks away from the surprised peloton to join him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8b7e1f0c-0f98-4b35-9aca-1f83cbd2a4ba/DSC_6317.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - The plan in motion. Two Dulwich Paragon riders at the front of the race, with Michael shouldering most of the workload following Harry’s solo effort. This sparked the peloton into full chase mode—they were no longer keeping an eye on anyone else https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d7c42247-eb8f-4eb4-9054-bddc7e110e91/DSC_6331.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out The fast-moving peloton eventually caught both Dulwich Paragon riders—do they have anything left in the tank for the final laps? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5254af95-8146-4d05-abe7-0ca4dde50874/DSC_6408.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Laura Senior (Scott Pioneer DJ) Laura entered the Open 3/4 for its competitiveness, and stayed close to the front throughout but opted not to contest the final sprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1a741dce-de74-4345-80a9-ed9346cdfeda/DSC_6335.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - PDQ Property Elite teammates work together as a 2-up in the Women’s Race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a55169b2-cac5-48aa-aa1f-b3e91ae8a090/DSC_6350.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Stephen Byrne (NBHD x PW) and Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling Club) launched a 2-lap breakaway as the peloton eased its pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/11c1ded9-dfa7-4b1f-84a2-7e3de8f94868/DSC_6418.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 With five laps remaining, the peloton reels in Stephen and Ryan. No sooner do they catch the duo than Michael Stanley makes another solo break! Only Richard Moult reacts to the move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/69645a04-0ce3-4a5e-ab79-ba3ac7c72936/Open34-Winner.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Michael holds his lead to the line to take the win. Dulwich Paragon delivered an impressive display of strength and teamwork, demonstrating how to dominate a race with just two riders. A small consolation for the 3/4 peloton is that Michael has now been promoted to Cat 2! Photo courtesy of Dulwich Paragon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/aa5935c4-9828-490b-8d00-ed469003918d/DSC_6458-4.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Cesare Masset (Brighton Mitre CC) takes the sprint for second and Noah Wheller takes third. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7c81e6e4-832b-476a-abcc-09345e746c8b/sprintfinishphoto.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Four riders sprint for fourth place, with less than a second separating them. Joseph Bacon (Rapha Cycling Club) claimed it. He is followed by James Di Rico (Sussex Revolution), Alaistair Weinberg (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys), and Richard Moult in that order. In the Women’s race, Charlotte Adams crosses the line just ahead of teammate Emma Kuusela. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/168f2f05-cd52-4877-83a6-4bfab16736f4/DSC_6462.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out In the fading light, Phil Jemmison (British Cycling Commissaire) briefed the 15 riders assembled on the start line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5df4a6bb-2a54-4250-8488-0618d914d288/DSC_6470.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Simon McNamara (Sigma Sport RT) sets the early pace with Keith Henderson (Southborough & District Wheelers) following. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b434b677-6efa-4c5e-a79b-f3ce419442e4/DSC_6473.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Isaac Wright (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys) leads the chasing group with Chris McNamara (Sigma Sports RT) behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/db87faa5-fbfd-4ed1-a8f7-802f67e4be62/DSC_6491.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Isaac, riding aggressively from the start, closed gaps, and attempted to break the race wide open https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cfde4236-3077-48f0-aa9b-169db682bd62/DSC_6525.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Marek Shafer (Brighton Mitre CC) at the front of the race. It was only a matter of time before a breakaway forms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e140f58a-b0e6-4c8c-8b7d-581bfc409ae3/DSC_6508.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out And so it happens! John Tindell (Brighton Mitre CC) and Simon McNamara create the first significant breakaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/53961188-2cc9-477f-ac66-64f5eb0ee149/DSC_6501.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 The peloton, now reformed, take an easier lap to assess the outcome of the breakaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/207e8b6f-4611-4665-b212-2e0378dd85e2/DSC_6503.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Isaac Wright, calling for riders to come through. The leading duo began to extend their lead, piling pressure on those without teammates up front. The pace of the peloton now ramps up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ba1ab0d5-2df3-4a10-b01d-f89e16a7da86/DSC_6509.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 The peloton is strung out as Isaac Wright sets the pace in an attempt to close the gap to the leaders. Everyone working hard to stay on the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/562a2e90-09b1-453e-8447-6ffba6d29b59/DSC_6546.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Jacob Arnell (Southborough & District Wheelers), and Isaac Wright behind, take on the majority of the work to bring back the leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2a132627-d36f-4188-8c12-119dd63f7110/DSC_6519.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out With much of the race complete, the gap to the leading riders has steadily narrowed, bit by bit, lap after lap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/845ed47f-0d16-480e-8814-0a91e1be189b/DSC_6533.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 It doesn’t stay as a leading group for long— Alwyn Frank (Brighton Mitre CC) goes on the offensive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c4554946-bce3-473f-83ae-6ae8e4453d7a/DSC_6550.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out A new breakaway formed with three riders—Jacob Arnell, Isaac Wright, and Alwyn Frank—and together, they built a substantial lead. The race was for the taking for the breakaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/93a871bd-b700-4a99-9ac5-e297d1e39e93/DSC_6552.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 With five laps remaining, each rider continued to take turns at the front, all boasting wins in this year’s series—with Isaac arguably holding the edge in sprints. The fast pace made it a test of endurance to see who had the legs for the final lap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f72507d4-92a2-4d2f-9b52-b9df35e79d37/DSC_6557.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 Isaac Wright, takes the win ahead of Jacob Arnell in the final metres. Alwyn Frank, sits up and rolls over the line to claim third. Marek Shafer, leads the rest of the riders over the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/bb015b7c-e7e0-4340-a8ea-75d8fd8d3583/DSC_6402.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - A fantastic evening of racing! Many thanks to all our volunteers that helped make the event go safely. Special thanks to Phil Jemmison (British Cycling Commissaire) and Glyn Durrant (Surrey League) for overseeing sign-on, James Tomlinson for providing medical support, and our dedicated marshals—Paul Wheller, Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling), and Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution)—alongside many others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cf11369c-54f0-4561-93a6-468f1d6079b7/DSC_6341.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #5 - 11th April 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/week-2-track-league monthly 0.5 2025-04-20 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/results-of-week-1-are-live monthly 0.5 2025-04-20 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/track-starting-wednesday monthly 0.5 2025-04-14 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/track-is-open monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/scrl-circuit-race-3-160325-x3jcb monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/16db9bc2-896c-451d-a682-06113a38b8e0/DSC_5669-5.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Phil Jemmison, the British Cycling Commissaire, briefs the Youth B/C riders at the start line, with three riders in each category. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/832e9d0b-51a6-4644-bff0-a5715340d4b0/DSC_5671.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Harley Clarke (PPYC) leading the front group. During the first couple of laps, four riders formed a leading pack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0247dca3-c3af-4a8d-aac8-81d3b5c9f7fe/DSC_5674.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Thomas Dewey (PPYC) attempts to get away. After a few cautious laps, the riders began launching attacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/038433a9-8c45-4a4d-a7f8-b8bc895f992c/DSC_5686.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Jack Patten (PPYC) always attentive, responds and neutralises the early attacks with a composed effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ce852186-e7da-4658-bbe3-8b3fa69b5634/DSC_5775.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Harley Clarke, back on the front setting the early pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2d885163-c309-4c7e-aaa1-92d1ea8448f5/DSC_5691.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Ossie Bryce-Stafford (PPYC) riding his own race with determination, pictured in front of the peloton. The pace of the leading group ebbed and flowed, with each rider aiming to minimise their time spent at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8b06e221-edac-4573-aa3b-a41a25bd02e3/DSC_5704.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Thomas Dewey upping the pace and stretching out the group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742765942044-G2JJ8YFD9EBNKIJQ75EE/DSC_5687.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742765944718-KXLICH144FAQWK06RGTC/DSC_5697.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742766737454-5OIWDQ9AJW2HICWSM5XP/DSC_5728.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742767012437-YCGVU21ZPE46FYU20QTZ/DSC_5706.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/89d67305-0030-4ae9-9eb2-4031c33fb8f5/DSC_5710.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Austin Gray (Charlotteville) spots an opportunity and goes on an attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6c9adf98-c7a2-4647-81a6-127ff2825a49/DSC_5716.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Jack Patten, once again, closes down the attack and maintains a high pace, aiming to create further gaps. Jack Bartholomew (Stolen Goat RT), Noah Gould (trainSharp Roman RT), Steve Jack (VCGH), Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution) trying to make something happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d914caa6-f15f-4b35-9e43-52bde050e666/DSC_5744.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Jack Patten breaks away at the front, taking a high line as he launches another attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/56184228-4ac8-4156-91c3-c1be9140b30f/DSC_5746.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Jack Patten, checking to see if the group is still together. Thomas Dewey, in tune with the move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cbc2a7bb-7b65-41ca-ad3e-d3471442f824/DSC_5723.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Austin Gray, works hard and gets back on. With the four now back together, the pace slows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/02183869-9cc3-4119-a596-103aed1002db/DSC_5742.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Harley Clarke uses the circuit to assess the opposition. Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling) leads the peloton for a few quick laps, with John Rogers, Jack Jee, Noah Gould and Aaron Sparks-Carolan holding a good position throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5601d4bd-6ce1-4c87-95bd-8e54d29575e3/DSC_5768.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Arthur Durand seizes the opportunity to unlap himself as the lead group watches each other. Arthur goes on to guide the group of four for a further couple of laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/19db4228-7580-4ded-9d45-34fa46af630c/DSC_5754.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Harley Clarke and Thomas Dewey pick the pace up. The usual faces at the front of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e9cd42fe-1ff0-49d7-8e2b-757a6a6d73cc/DSC_5784.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Thomas Dewey makes a long-range bid for the finish line, with Jack Patten glued to the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1d9b1bb9-b2fb-4fcf-ba2e-77d46e039fe8/DSC_5798.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - The final lap and the lead four are together. It will be a sprint for the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/91c34c41-b3ee-4533-8e25-60d60a0494ea/DSC_5803.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 The peloton comes back together, and the pace picks up, making it increasingly difficult for riders to break away. Aaron Sparks-Carolan takes his place at the front once more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/bfc01ad0-606d-4ad5-89d7-519379dbc950/DSC_5810.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Ossie Bryce-Stafford finishing the race as strongly as he started. Each rider received a round of applause at the finish, marking the end of a highly engaging race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6d1a436e-3a00-4c2b-815c-c5c2f29a3773/DSC_5820.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out The start line rider briefing from Phil Jemmison (British Cycling Commissaire) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cde02bda-f2c3-4057-a4b1-4ff537b0a1e5/DSC_5822.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 It’s time to find your teammates. James Newland (Horsham Cycling) works to prevent the leaders from breaking away again while trying to set up a lead-out for his teammate, Ryan Edwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fd871d76-21e6-46b0-b13d-a71a2077dbb5/DSC_5824.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Will Stoneham (Army Cycling Union), Luca Geddes Gasco (LVYCC), and Milo Clarke (VCL) take to the front, working to close the gap and break away from the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a958accb-9556-439d-9c80-85e75025567e/DSC_5827.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Noah Gould (trainSharp Roman RT), Stuart Bettis (One Resourcing RT) and George Batchelor (Dorking Cycling Club) remain patient in the peloton. Within a couple of laps the breakaway riders are back in the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a48bdc9e-64f1-4751-8e06-f8525291737f/DSC_5837.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Stuart Bettis, winner of race 3, makes a concerted effort to break away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3db6f0d1-c16e-4b71-8304-5e87b5e165dc/DSC_5843.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Stuart Bettis, looking back to see if the peloton has split. Noah Gould and Omar Malik (Southborough & District Wheelers) put the peloton under pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/066c3af8-4816-4890-b67b-37648e07eab9/DSC_5845.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out The peloton is stretched out, with Alex Harvey (Brighton Excelsior) in amongst the leading riders hoping to from a breakaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/bdb6befd-a8a8-4882-9f6f-d66c304b2fdd/DSC_5846.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Will Stoneham takes on the task of closing the gaps, while early leader Rahul Fortescue Talwar has returned to the peloton but remains sharp and ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742855072244-NRG5HYQ0A4RA6HWD25YI/DSC_5857.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742855075218-T2YK0M3D2ZVFWIMOD43L/DSC_5851.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3609e954-ac50-4ae3-8f41-a94f9d0f0231/DSC_5852.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out The peloton is back togther with Luca Geddes Gasco leading the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e73ab11f-2017-4b34-966e-60db89801c81/DSC_5860.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling) taking a turn at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8d64a413-82ba-4783-bdda-c180f522b5d3/DSC_5879.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Stuart Bettis takes a flyer, closely watched and followed by Rahul Fortescue Talwar. Both riders appear particularly sharp in the early stages of the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6dca7760-02de-4009-9774-1ed2e8078ecc/DSC_5893.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 George Batchelor attempts to break away from the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cf2aca59-8cb4-485d-a8c9-8acd0635d985/DSC_5915.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Milo Clarke launches a counterattack as soon as the leaders are reeled back in. With limited cohesion in the peloton, now is the perfect moment to launch an attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/7a9488d8-956b-4d20-835b-f0dee10e129e/DSC_5919.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Milo Clarke is leading by the largest margin seen in the race so far. With half the race remaining and strong riders, including previous winners, still in the peloton, the question is: how long can Milo sustain the gap? At the moment, he’s flying! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b31225af-a4e9-4bdb-83d9-8b70b43b212d/DSC_5926.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - The peloton closing in on the solo leader. Milo Clarke, sensing the approaching peloton, eases off to conserve energy for later efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1901380b-df20-40a0-8443-2b5be700be69/DSC_5933.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Stuart Bettis leading the charge, with Alex Harvey alongside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/80f037f3-c2b2-45ed-afca-5851bdeaef91/DSC_5939.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Omar Malik, riding the corner to take on the initiative. Joseph Bacon (Rapha Cycling Club) taking the inside line as the pace heats up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/14584d57-96c2-41dd-8f76-08761f361773/DSC_5940.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Sam Cheesman (Crawley Wheelers) applying the pressure. The breakaway attempts, now nullified. With the peloton containing many strong riders, it seems increasingly likely to be a sprint finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fb8fd552-bac9-4e1c-a73a-7f17d9eb6b77/DSC_5944.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Five laps is up on the lap board and the peloton stays together. All the early leaders are at the front, but it’s now time for the sprinters, hidden for much of the race, to position themselves for the final lap. As the pace intensified on the backstraight, misfortune struck when Stuart Bettis's chain slipped, causing him to lose momentum—and with it, any hope of a top ten finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fb06acd6-d111-4709-ad8f-fb72f786e0e1/DSC_5947.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out The final straight. Rahul Fortescue Talwar finishes as he started—at the front, taking the win. He is closely followed by Nathan Cozens (Brighton Mitre), who chose the perfect wheel to follow. Luca Geddes Gasco improves on his fourth place from the previous race to claim the final podium spot, with a fast-finishing Christian Bright (Friends With Bikes) just behind. The women’s race saw Emma Kuusela claim victory, finishing strong amidst the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1f4b0f04-6a06-4bde-9ef5-12480b9b781d/DSC_5959.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Freddie Hick (Evolution Cycling) leading an early breakaway. The race began at a blistering pace from the whistle, with gaps quickly emerging as riders split into smaller groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f9a66462-16da-4407-9d65-8628e71463ed/DSC_5966.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Freddie Hick leads the first group, with Southborough & District Wheelers teammates Keith Henderson, Rory Barrett, and Jacob Arnell present and looking dangerous. Samuel Benge (trainSharp Roman RT) seems to have found his legs and rhythm, and John Tindell (Brighton Mitre) is also among the group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/043c044a-59f2-4818-a534-a6db2a696ee6/DSC_5956.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Ben Neal (Team Tor 2000), caught between two groups, attempts to chase down the breakaway before it extends its lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ff9c5deb-df4f-4f3a-a07a-729f9df89981/DSC_5972.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Ben Neale, makes the leading breakaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3be0bd16-1a63-4bed-9b96-b47dd1a4a5bb/DSC_5973.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out This feels like déjà vu, doesn’t it? Jacob Arnell (Southborough & District Wheelers), who started his day expecting to compete in the Wally Gimbler, is now showcasing his strength. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ba5cdec7-62ba-470b-a67b-ac4dade39c2b/DSC_5974.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Samuel Benge, follows the attack, and Keith Henderson follows his wheel, and they both join Jacob Arnell at the front of the race. Rory Barret joins shortly after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6bea2340-a848-477c-9c4a-59fff3847f34/DSC_5976.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 John Tindell struggles in vain to hold onto the leading group, with a dwindling peloton trailing behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6e146b38-49b6-4b9f-90d2-4ab989a51d0f/DSC_5979.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Samuel Benge remains undaunted by the Southborough & District Wheelers teammates surrounding him. Outnumbered, Samuel faces a tough challenge—what strategy can he employ to overcome the odds? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/091bdc6e-1c3d-4693-b511-3801f07c9746/DSC_5982.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - The peloton now reduced is now racing for the minor places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6290ec94-472a-4912-9e90-32e8ed8feb73/DSC_6000.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Robert Lovett (Strada Wheels-RT Lucentsys) riding strongly for a top ten finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/62cb7a81-6008-44e3-8f8b-5e2281da7b26/DSC_5991.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out It's like an orca pod toying with a dolphin! Samuel Benge now understands what it must be like on an SDW chain-gang. Southborough made several attempts to drop him—creating deliberate gaps and launching breaks off the front—but Samuel wasn’t going down without a fight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/eba380af-1b83-4acd-a016-c94e7f38d2ff/DSC_6009.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Rory Barrett makes the initial effort from the font group. Southborough & District Wheelers, having lapped the peloton, use the moment to make a big solo attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/328e3a72-b00a-4233-aa82-4e04abe7a3ee/DSC_6010.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Samuel Benge, having to respond. Keith Henderson and Jacob Arnell keep a vigilant watch on him, shadowing his every move. Samuel, isn’t going anywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1440247f-c510-4e04-aa1c-a1f63e53cf9e/DSC_6012.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 Hannah Graveney (AC O’Shea Development) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/8515720b-fde0-479d-b9bb-2e3a07852734/DSC_6018.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Samuel Benge, using up all he has left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6e9445d3-50aa-47fa-a66b-4b20cb3c77ff/DSC_6016.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Jacob Arnell extends his lead and powers across the line for an excellent victory. Rory Barrett claims second, with Keith Henderson securing third, completing an impressive 1-2-3 finish for Southborough & District Wheelers. Samuel Benge earns a commendable fourth place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6d5993c7-6ee3-4556-9d59-982904659919/WhatsApp+Image+2025-03-24+at+15.36.37_c1a40af9-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #4 - 23/03/25 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/scrl-circuit-race-3-160325 monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6e9ec850-acfc-41e4-bdd6-1fae554f1938/DSC_5236.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out George Cory (British Cycling Commissaire) briefing the 3/4 riders on the start line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d5a190d4-9c5a-412c-b2ee-1492ba9a7300/DSC_5241.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Jack Jee (Primera Team Jobs) attacked from the whistle, arguably establishing the biggest lead in the first lap seen in recent memory. Can Jack hold it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/28f0f29e-6304-4f95-89b4-716b1255da2d/DSC_5268.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - The peloton was caught slightly cold and strung out as the pace intensified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/35c605c8-6e6a-43b2-83cd-8dbca29e7345/DSC_5291-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Smile if you’re feeling good! Or perhaps it’s a grimace—either works. Stuart Bettis (One Resourcing RT) and Michael Stanley (Dulwich Paragon) launched an early break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d3532d43-ad74-46ac-80fb-064d8040cd75/DSC_5294.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Break away alarm bells rang in the peloton. Omar Malik and Jack Jee, once back in the peloton, drove the pace in an attempt to close the gap. Noah Gould (trainSharp RT), consistently well-positioned, and Ollie Shotton worked hard to stay on the wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ad9284bc-f3b3-4097-94c2-17a528cb5a20/DSC_5300-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - The peloton riding lines. Concentration, common sense, and holding lines are crucial for safe racing. Sometimes, a few early shout-outs are needed to help focus minds. Martin Gibbs (Strada Wheels RT), Paul Dutton (Wolfox Cams LeCol), Joseph Bacon (Rapha Cycling Club), and Robbie Patton (Sussex Revolution) set an excellent example, establishing their space and rhythm within the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5f33be7f-1809-4520-825e-39a70144fd00/DSC_5307-3.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Time to go, Aaron Sparks-Carolan, riding hard off the front. James Evans (VCGH) in hot pursuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/edd0df0b-7fa1-4064-9f14-aa5419a07e80/DSC_5314.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Jack Bartholomew (Stolen Goat RT), Noah Gould (trainSharp Roman RT), Steve Jack (VCGH), Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution) trying to make something happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9129d9ec-dcad-4ef0-b3e5-c8cc7a40f64a/DSC_5317.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - The gap between the leading two widened as they alternated turns at the front https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d7c5b0fa-06ba-4b51-aac3-22f58641967b/DSC_5324.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Chris Carroll (VCGH), Alastair Weinberg (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys), and Joseph Clarke (Velosport) at the front of the peloton. Realising the break was gone, the Southborough and District Wheelers teammates, along with Aaron Sparks-Carolan, who had been consistently leading the peloton, peeled off, leaving VCGH to take the work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/07a6e4c7-c2e5-4ef5-8e9f-1ed4fe06064f/DSC_5347.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling) leads the peloton for a few quick laps, with John Rogers, Jack Jee, Noah Gould and Aaron Sparks-Carolan holding a good position throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/69c65c07-8e29-45ad-8d0c-1122981e51d4/DSC_5350.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out The usual faces at the front of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/22c21030-95c4-4a0a-ad28-0e27d4d9132f/DSC_5367-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Max Willcocks (rider number 15), and Paul Dutton (Wolfox Cams LeCol) riding strongly in the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5e1d41ea-c2d1-4e6c-899e-b3bcaa90a2b3/DSC_5376.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Jack Bartholomew, attempts to get away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/4f65838a-9bbc-4f34-916f-253dae0e98f2/DSC_5384.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out The peloton comes back together, and the pace picks up, making it increasingly difficult for riders to break away. Aaron Sparks-Carolan takes his place at the front once more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/eb8685fe-e969-4a2b-acf9-11c799d3d1c5/DSC_5394.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Michael Stanley and Stuart Bettis take a lap on the peloton, to a round of applause from the spectators. The peloton eases up, allowing the two to ride through. It provided a brief respite and an opportunity for riders to rethink their tactics. Apart from the top two, the race seems destined for a sprint finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/74281f83-3737-424a-b5b6-29323499e01a/DSC_5403.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Stuart Bettis and Michael Stanley moved to the front of the peloton—a moment of sweet satisfaction for Michael after his near success in the solo effort of his previous race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b845c859-7264-4657-9f0b-cd1a764b5941/DSC_5408.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out It’s time to find your teammates. James Newland (Horsham Cycling) works to prevent the leaders from breaking away again while trying to set up a lead-out for his teammate, Ryan Edwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/0bf99235-b541-4397-aa50-f65153a2296f/DSC_5416.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - The sprinters come to the fore. With five laps to go, Michael Stanley raised the pace slightly, more as a precaution to stay safe. James Di Rico (Sussex Revolution), pictured in second wheel, subtly moved to the front, looking to initiate an early sprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/81d86733-9011-432f-ba73-0772cb012316/DSC_5422.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Final corner and the sprint is on. With the remaining top 10 places at stake, Luca Geddes Gasco (LVYC) takes the blue line but it’s Jack Jee coming over the top to claim 3rd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/5e2975f6-fef5-4f99-a8ba-5983e9d4fa3b/DSC_5425-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Luca sprinting to take 4th place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3c1269d8-978f-4403-be8a-ae16c605b429/Finish34.png Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 Alastair Weinberg holds 5th, and James Di Rico fades in the final metres from a long range effort, and Richard Moult sprints through the gap for 6th place (pictured at the line), and his third top ten finish in a row. Stuart Bettis, and Michael Stanley, ease back during the sprint, with Stuart rolling across the line in first place with Michael a second or two behind. Seve Jack (VCGH), Ryan Edwards and Noah Gould fill out the remaining places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/6e7c6ef0-20ac-4aa0-98d8-b6e92aad91ba/DSC_5430.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out The main event saw 19 riders line up at the start—a fantastic turnout for an E123 race, likely due to it being an excellent warm-up for next week's National B Wally Gimbler Trophy race, hosted by Dulwich Paragon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/95a5e0a5-829d-45ae-bfc9-e84ce99f23f8/DSC_5436.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Rory Barrett (Southborough & District Wheelers) makes the first move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2bfb23cc-147f-46d9-9952-4ec51c24de04/DSC_5483.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - James Bonham (Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT) counter attacks An early breakaway seemed likely, with many riders eager to launch strong, punchy attacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ff478eb6-d606-4603-91b2-aabf266346b7/DSC_5490.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Jacob Arnell (Southborough & District Wheelers) assumed his usual position at the front of a breakaway, while Isaac Wright, in third wheel, joined the group after recognising its threat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/29e0da0e-6b75-4ce7-9995-d16d2457f88b/DSC_5501.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Isaac Wright, taking the pace up a notch. The early breakaway comprised, Isaac Wright, Sam Wright (Dolan Factory Racing), second wheel, Rory Barratt, Patrick Bonham, Jacob Arnell and James Bullen (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d6583ccc-486c-4810-84b4-6af7ac75f1cf/DSC_5541.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 Isaac Wright increased the pace even further, causing the wheels behind to show signs of attrition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742383857460-6LMU9M5WE7U4UIYX70Q9/DSC_5525.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742206902999-YOQT83E9Z478502GJR82/DSC_5557.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742206899184-DAGXZRY8YVV1PRPBFK4Z/DSC_5558.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a2a94455-5de4-4559-bfab-6def0636f8e9/DSC_5560.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - The peloton started to fracture and formed two smaller groups. Dropped breakaway riders were gradually reabsorbed into the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742207522448-GXYK5OW2JVN6OPF1BL7N/DSC_5581.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742207523037-U77JK8GNUSF0YEFBA8PZ/DSC_5597.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/bfea8f0a-17d8-4a46-86d1-139a6c02a059/DSC_5567.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - The breakaway was now three. Jacob Arnell, Rory Barrett, and Isaac Wright formed the breakaway trio, with the two Southborough & District riders starting to leverage their team numbers to their advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/71b01d9f-0c4b-42b1-9322-be4412499ff0/DSC_5573.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/875a185f-677c-4611-a11b-425d35b082ff/DSC_5596.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out The peloton, now back together as one group, began racing for placings, with Chris McNamara (Sigma Sports RT), far left, leading the charge as he lapped tail riders Samuel Benge (trainSharp RT) and Ben Neal (Team Tor 2000). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/19319464-abdf-4ca8-b908-cd27a739a966/DSC_5618.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 The final laps saw the two Southborough riders each take turns to make a strike for home but Isaac Wright was equal to the test. Rory Barrett attacked first, but to no avail. It became a 2 rider track style sprint between Jacob Arnell and Isaac Wright, to take the win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f8104f98-a38f-4f3b-b58b-9b1c0cf880a4/DSC_5623.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - And Isaac Wright took it, with Jacob Arnell close behind. Rory Barratt taking third. Patrick Brown (Wolfox x Cams Le Col RT) won the sprint from the following peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/89f84925-6c44-40d3-9d51-402edd764077/DSC_5635-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Hannah Graveney (AC O’Shea Development) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/038a3a97-af07-41a5-a6f5-e9469ba0cc3b/DSC_5633.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Lucy Choules (SUGO) and Ellan Rham (Assos UK RT) form an effective and committed 2-up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742432079397-VCNOO4A917JUSH07FOYV/DSC_5637.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742208861612-V7VW0OI6P8VRU8VFYAIK/DSC_5640.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1742208860346-B4BZSF6G5796TICYHFSS/DSC_5644.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/b6e35c2c-cd96-47f0-b364-8623ad12a0f1/DSC_5649-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Hannah, owning the velodrome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/45e4b128-b19d-4af1-9659-1ed88ec86352/DSC_5657.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Hannah Graveney, taking the win in style, having lapped the field a further 3 times. Applause could be heared as each rider crossed the finish line, their efforts celebrated by an appreciative audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ab592af0-0af6-45d8-b1d9-05a71001870e/DSC_5661-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Ellen Rham, sprinting for 2nd on the podium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2ee21e0f-7f65-400c-b8ac-5e38a5493ec4/DSC_5662.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Lucy Choules, finished 3rd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/17b5c8ea-93ce-4e97-96b4-adaa1be7584c/DSC_5210-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #3 - 16/03/25 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/track-accreditation monthly 0.5 2025-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cde0499d-4950-42db-8780-8627a2e7961e/IMG_9623.JPG Latest News - Track Accreditation - Join us! Are you interested in taking part in track league this year? if so youll need to be accredited to race, join us on 5th April to take part. Click here https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/scrl-circuit-race-2-160225 monthly 0.5 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/737047b8-3eb6-42d2-8489-7cb7bd03180e/DSC_4754.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Matthew Pudduck (Portsmouth North End CC), Jack Bartholomew (Stolen Goat RT), and Noah Gould (TrainSharp Roman RT) fronting the 29-rider strong peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/f22e7e0b-a0ee-46ad-a05e-c959e8a0061c/DSC_4694-3.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Martin Gibbs (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys) and Omar Malik (Southborough & District Wheelers) setting the early pace. As the peloton warmed up, riders started to make their intentions known. Attacks soon followed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d1816bbb-b8f3-4785-a635-caa4ba029455/DSC_4724-5.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Foreground, the attentive Chris Spencer (Paceline RT), consistently responding to any breakaway efforts. Riding the blue line Ethan Walsh (Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT) shone brightly early on with multiple attacks. Steven Nicholson (Portsmouth North End CC), in new club colours, finding the wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/389c1385-9564-409f-b262-b58981b479a5/DSC_4739.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Michael Stanley (Dulwich Paragon) seized an opportunity. Ethan Heather (Festival Road Club) attempts to close the gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a7ad2d8d-61d5-4e1f-855e-41dfc7fa02b4/DSC_4747.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Noah Gould led the efforts, followed closely by a primed Rahul Fortesque Talwar, moments before an unfortunate mechanical. Well-positioned Omar Malik and Portsmouth North End CC teammates formed the pointy end of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/db78fd64-a96e-40b5-a043-97fa3439fe00/DSC_4743.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - The difference a few laps make. Within 15 minutes and after some strong laps, Michael Stanley had gained a lead of nearly half a lap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/15d26429-aaf0-46d7-8716-ccd275fc0d2b/DSC_4803.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Omar Malik taking a measured turn, leaving the solo rider dangling out front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/53a69ea8-4448-4d45-90e5-7610e4cf01a2/DSC_4796.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Everyone has their own race objectives. Simon Williams (VCGH) and Sam Crofts (Crawley Wheelers) working hard in the peloton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c835330b-82fb-4b10-a07b-7971fb8ac752/DSC_4831.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Time to go! It was a matter of when not if. Marek Shafer (Brighton Mitre) makes his move with 20 minutes remaining. The alert Chris Spencer, Cesare Masset (Brighton Mitre), and Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution) in tow, sensing a breakaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/96986689-4e3e-43c2-976e-0e3069e5dc35/DSC_4819-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Jack Bartholomew, Noah Gould, and Omar Malik closing gaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/fe23acf4-4137-40ab-8c43-185ccd07cc80/DSC_4864.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution) and Nathan Cozens (Brighton Mitre), regular Preston Park protagonists, were animating the leading group, with Chris Spencer never far away. Michael Stanley was eventually absorbed by the leading group. For some, not wanting to hold out for the sprint, the group was too big. Inevitably, the pace increased, and the attacks became frequent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2647044e-247c-4e8f-b5c6-cfdcd94cf12e/DSC_4857.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out The breakaway forms. Rich Moult, Michael Stanley (using last reserves), Chris Spencer, Marek Schafer, and Omar Malik, take turns keeping the breakaway clear. Nathan and Jack (not pictured) were still in with a shout with a couple of laps to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2b0c1eed-3f5f-4d6f-8b1c-9288b3e6fced/3-4+2nd+place.png Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - In the final lap, Marek Shafer timed his sprint perfectly to secure his second win in a row, this time by a few seconds. The sprint finish for 2nd was close, with Omar Malik taking it by a photo and with a chip time difference of 0.01 seconds! Chris Spencer claimed 3rd. Nathan Cozens, Richard Moult and Jack Bartholomew sprinted for 4th, 5th and 6th places respectively, with Michael Stanley, after a solo break, could do no more, sitting up for 7th. The fractured peloton scrapped it out for the remaing places in the top ten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/90ad85fc-e0ba-4a81-9c9c-351e7d24b704/DSC_4915-3.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out George Cory (British Cycling Commissaire) briefing the E123 riders, and perhaps showing a little neck buff envy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/09558d7e-56bc-4829-8a29-d353f88a745d/DSC_4926.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Jacob James (Wolfox CAMS Le Col RT) made one of the many early moves in the opening laps. While no efforts stuck, it was only a matter of time before one did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/1e857694-da06-466f-9911-5512859ffdb0/DSC_4950.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Isaac Wright (Strada Wheel RT-Lucensys) enjoying a peloton splitting effort. Some of the main protagonists were caught slightly off guard, expending energy to get back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a806b51f-02a1-4f86-9bd3-011d3f1fe48f/DSC_5106.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Jacob Arnell (Southborough & District Wheelers), a regular at the front, dishes out the pain. Rory Barrett (Southborough & District Wheelers), Isaac Wright, and Alwyn Frank are taking the punishment. Two groups are beginning to form as the lead breakaway starts to pull away from the scattered peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a3c2a0b1-3285-4c29-98d7-139d7af02641/DSC_5044.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Hang on if you can! A perfectly executed breakaway paceline with Preston Park regular Bob Lovett (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys) at the rear, a lap down, respectfully riding taxi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cebbc55c-54ca-4214-8ac8-01d91ddecce1/DSC_5136.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - With club mates up the track, the peloton riders start to accept their role. Despite there being points on the table for the peloton, Southborough & District Wheelers’ team mates Daniel Evans (front of picture) and Omar Malik worked well for the team and marshalled the peloton. John Tindle (far left), lapping the peloton but being slightly gapped by the breakaway riders, had to work hard to get back on. Ben Tamplin (TrainSharp Roman RT), far right, spotted an opportunity and started a jump; it’s now or never. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ce1d45b0-e689-4d96-8f36-fa3e783d8268/DSC_5167.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - James Summerfield (Trash Mile) making an early bid for home. Isaac Wright responds to the threat and pulls it back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a2f6a9c7-ff3f-43bc-a254-5f331bd6841e/DSC_4939.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Where did you come from? Ben Tamplin, 5th wheel, racing for the final points placings and posing no threat to the lead riders, made the jump back to the breakaway after only recently being lapped. Marik Shafer joined him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d702aa7c-c485-4441-bf22-4f0e7c8b1f4f/DSC_5177.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Make it stand out Ben Tamplin and Michael Weavers, having also jumped across, went all out and earned their rewards by successfully finishing in the top 10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/994aaf51-633a-4d55-bf30-8aecd30341b5/DSC_5172.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Isaac Wright, leading the charge for home. The final lap arrives, and Isaac Wright sprints clear, securing the win by a second. Rory Barrett took second in a controlled team sprint, with the valiant Jacob Arnell taking third. James Summerfield (out of the picture) was close behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/487a0ed9-0746-4732-850b-9b92364442c5/DSC_5179.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Alwyn Frank, riding the final lap with lapped riders, ensured a finish ahead of John Tindle, the last of the breakaway riders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/e0ebfa9f-9fab-4f2f-b703-faa9a1775003/DSC_4681.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #2 - 16/02/25 - Many thanks to all our volunteers that helped make the event go safely. Special thanks to George Cory (British Cycling Commissaire) and Glyn Durrant (Surrey League) for sign-on, Wayne for medical services, as well as marshals Ryan Edwards (Horsham Cycling) and Richard Moult (Sussex Revolution), among many others. We hope to see you all for the next event in March! Circuit race #3 - 16th March. Entries open soon. https://www.scrl.co.uk/blog-4/circuit-race-1-090225 monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/9a022e37-4565-4461-8612-287e12c44ae1/DSC_4137.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 Riders briefing by Phil Jemmison (British Cycling commissaire) for the first race of the day the 3/4’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/339c3e3a-417d-4076-a5d2-6bbf0807c40c/DSC_4193.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Circuit Race #1 - The omnipresent LVYCC riders Noah Wheller and Edwin Boyle setting an early pace at the front of the 3/4’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a97ef1cb-a84e-49e8-9c22-0886ce371103/DSC_4186-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Marek Shafer in full flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/cfdbc82a-277b-42be-8e67-1621a02424af/DSC_4162.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Rahul Talwar leading the efforts of the peloton. A handful of riders made efforts off the front. Rahul Talwar, Jordan Buche (Dulwich Paragon), Felix Boyle (PPYCC) and Rich Moult (Sussex Revolution) all tried but, the teamwork from LVYCC made short work of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/d48ef8f8-c0b7-4ee6-a31f-666b6fbcf7d3/DSC_4179.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Felix Boyle (PPYCC), taking a small turn off the front of the peloton. Eventually, with 10 minutes to go, a second pivotal breakaway of 4 riders jumped clear of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/3b1ddc00-2af3-4a97-8003-c644fc9bce31/DSC_4301.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Breakaway riders, Rich Moult, Jordan Buche, Edwin Boyle and Noah Weller working as a team, riding through-and-off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a7e96ae1-defe-44fe-bb9d-cc87750fc398/DSC_4295-2.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Edwin Boyle, focused for the final sprint, Rich Moult following the LVYCC train The final lap, saw a close sprint finish between Edwin, Jordan and Noah, finishing in that order, with Rich a second behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/c24bbe12-15c6-4fcb-9a33-14937dd746e4/DSC_4367.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Freddie Hick (Evolution Cycling) raising the tempo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/183d98d1-3da4-43d4-a799-6d7062b47535/DSC_4380.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out The early breakaway with Alywn Frank (Brighton Mitre), James Bullen (Strada Wheels RT-Lucentsys) and Freddie Hick (Evolution Cycling) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/a3000a50-e967-4eef-b675-b3a6ef93021d/DSC_4419.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Freddie returning to the relative comfort of the peloton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/aae565d9-7fb9-4ced-a634-f686f30a1f86/DSC_4393.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Neil Simpson (Dulwich Paragon) being shadowed by Laura Senior who doubled-up in the 2 races https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/ec6378ab-a95b-4364-a4a0-0691ece8acba/DSC_4416.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out A race within a race. Alwyn and James Bullen lapping the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664cd7a165f3fc3a56879952/2672d607-6496-4540-919c-0a0e67a66595/DSC_4423.jpg Latest News - SCRL Circuit Race #1 - 09/02/25 - Make it stand out Another attack. 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