Cheshire Classic Women's Road Race | 28th April 2013

Cheshire Classic Women's Road Race

Sunday 28th April 2013

Part of British Cycling's National Series. Organised by Weaver Valley Cycling Club.

Lucy Garner Documentary

For any inspiring young rider, watching Lucy Garner’s new documentary is a must.

I’ll never forget when 16 year old Lucy Garner won the Classic. She rode straight back from the finish, along with her team mates at the time Harriet Owen, Hannah Barnes and Hannah Walker, to the car park, chilled out on their bikes and chatted away to the marshals. You would never have thought they had just done 10 laps of the circuit. They were lovely girls and a great team who went out and dominated that year.

Later that year Lucy went on to pick up her first Junior World Championship, a feat she repeated again in 2012. Lucy is a brilliant talent, reads the race well and has a great sprint. When it was announced she was signing for Argos-Shimano I had mixed emotions, sad that we would perhaps not see her racing on our shores much anymore but also over the moon because it was a great opportunity for her.

It’s been really nice to follow Lucy starting out as a professional. Following the news reports and her Twitter feed, you are on that emotional rollercoaster with her. I remember reading a report earlier this year, that having been dropped in a savage, wet and cold Spring classic, Lucy rode on alone and completed the race. That story alone just summarizes her guts, drive and determination and why she is a double World Champion.

I’m so proud to have Lucy as one of our winners and her support to the race has been great, she was one of the very first to reply back with answers to our rider Q&A and I appreciated that.

You check out Lucy’s Q&A at www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/womens-cycling/interviews/lucy-garner/


Karla Boddy Interview

MG Maxifuel head shotIt’s hard to think that as Karla Boddy came from behind to take the win at the 2013 Cheshire Classic, (in one of the closest ever finishes on the Cliff, and after winning the intermediate sprint 5 laps earlier), back in 2011 she had only just started out racing for her local cycling club, two years before that she was taking part in her first sportive.

If we ever needed an inspiring ride to get more Women out on bikes then Karla’s at the Classic most definitely ticks the box.

We caught up with Karla a few days after her win to talk getting involved with cycling, joining a club, kit, training and nutrition. It’s well worth the read.

http://www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/womens-cycling/interviews/karla-boddy-interview/


Cheshire Classic 2013 Results

MG-Maxifuel’s Karla Boddy takes the 2013 Cheshire Classic title winning by less than half a wheel length to Matrix Fitness’ Emma Grant in one of the closest finishes ever at the Classic. 5 laps earlier Karla also picked up the Delamere Dairy Intermediate Sprint Prize.

Cheshire Classic 2013 Results

1st – Karla Boddy – MG-Maxifuel Pro Cycling
2nd – Emma Grant – Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
3rd – Emily Kay – Scott Contessa Epic

Highest 2nd cat – Emma Grant – Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
Highest 3rd cat – Natalie Grinczer – Abergavenny Road Club

Epic Cycles Team Prize – Matrix Fitness Racing Academy

Delamere Dairy Intermediate Sprint Prize – Karla Boddy – MG-Maxifuel Pro Cycling

De Vere Venues Competitive Rider Prize – Gemma Neill – Pedal Power RT

1 Karla Boddy MG-Maxifuel Pro Cycling
2 Emma Grant Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
3 Emily Kay Scott Contessa Epic
4 Amy Roberts Wiggle Honda
5 Gabriella Shaw Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
6 Charline Joiner MG-Maxifuel Pro Cycling
7 Hannah Walker Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
8 Louise Mahe Team Mulebar Girl – Sigma Sport
9 Amy Hill Abergavenny Road Club
10 Kayleigh Brogan Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
11 Karen Poole GB Cycles.co.uk
12 Molly Weaver Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
13 Bethany Hayward Scott Contessa Epic
14 Jessie Walker Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
15 Natalie Grinczer Abergavenny Road Club
16 Laura Massey Abergavenny Road Club
17 Adel Tyson-Bloor VC St Raphael
18 Annabel Simpson Team Hope Factory Racing
19 Anne Ewing Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
20 Helen Ralston Les Filles Racing Team
21 Laura Wasley Scott Contessa Epic
22 Jennifer Edwards Rhos On Sea Cycling Club
23 Clemence Copie High Wycombe Cycling Club
24 Anda-Jay Burgess Sandy Wallace Cycles
25 Alexie Shaw Les Filles Racing Team
26 Louise Borthwick Edinburgh RC
27 Nicola Juniper Team CTC
28 Sarah Byrne Champion System/Maxgear/Base
29 Anna Christian Scott Contessa Epic
30 Astrid Wingler Team CTC
31 Eve Dixon Champion System/Maxgear/Kyklos
32 Natalie Creswick Team Mulebar Girl – Sigma Sport
33 Lydia Boylan Team CTC
34 Laura Murray Velocity 44 Stirling
35 Eileen Roe Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
36 Vanessa Whitfield VC St Raphael
37 Fiona Duncan Ythan CC
38 Penny Rowson Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
39 Tracy Best Zappis Ladies Team
40 Corrine Hall Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
41 Melissa Brand MG Maxifuel
42 Amy Gornall Scott Contessa Epic
43 Ella Hopkins Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team
44 Rachel Przybylski WyndyMilla
45 Brit Tate gbcycles.co.uk
46 Harriet Owen Matrix Fitness Racing Academy
47 Delia Beddis Dirtwheels Cycles
48 Zoe Armstrong Scott Contessa Epic
49 Gemma Neill Pedal Power RT
50 Joanne Blakeley Champion System/Maxgear/Base
51 Claire Martin Edinburgh RC
52 Iona Sewell GB Cycles.co.uk
53 Gillian Taylor Abergavenny Road Club

Spectator Information

For those of you heading out to watch the race on Sunday please find some information below which might be of help.

The race starts at 10am. It is a neutralized start from the HQ. There will be an intermediate sprint at the end of lap 5. A start list can be found at www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/start-list/

The circuit – a map and video of the circuit can be found at www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/circuit/

Parking: there are several car parks in the area which are only 5-10 minute walk to the finish. Please do not park on the course. Use the car parks and, as they are pubs, why not treat yourself to a Sunday lunch at the end of the race!

The finish line is on Acton Lane, halfway up the “Cliff”. It is very important that you keep the finish line clear for the judges and the camera equipment. Please listen out for instructions from the judges. There will also be marshals at the top of the climb, please make sure you help them to keep the riders safe.

Good places to watch – there are a number of good advantage points around the course. The bridge over the bypass is a good spot as you can see the riders go up and down the bypass and then go right past after the climb of the Cliff. We do ask that you do not spectate at the turn on to the bypass. This is a really hard junction to marshal with the riders turning on to a very busy road.

Delamere Diary will be on hand with product samples

Delamere Dairy will be handing out samples on the Cliff so get involved!

We are very lucky to have this circuit and the support of the local community. Your help in looking after the course on the day will help us to keep the course for future events. Thanks for your support. We hope you enjoy the race.