Clayton Velo Classic Feb 28th

Richard Hepworth (Cyclepremier Racing Team), from Kirkburton, took a fine victory in the Clayton Velo Spring Classic in Lancashire on Sunday. This event is run as a handicap with the top riders, including Hepworth, setting off last in the Scratch group & having to catch the other riders. Top Junior Chris Lawless (Champion Systems) was leading for most of the race before being swallowed up by the Scratch group. Hepworth sprinted to victory from a group of 8 riders.

The Eddie Soens Handicap Race takes place this Saturday at Aintree near Liverpool. Top Huddersfield riders will be racing including Hepworth, Tom Murray (IG-Sigmasport) & former Batley CC rider Liam Holohan (Team Raleigh). Also featuring are up and coming local Junior riders Jake Womersley (Sportscover Altura RT) & former Holme Valley Wheeler Jacob Scott (Planet X).

Alistair Wareham (Team Swift) kicked off his 2012 time trial season in fine style with a win the Yorkshire Cycling Federation 10 mile event near Selby on Sunday. Wareham clocked 21min 54secs for the distance, Steve Rimmer (Holme Valley Wheelers) was a creditable 20th place in a time of 24min 47sec, club mate Rachael Mellor was first Female rider in a time of 26min 51sec.

Holme Valley Wheeler Lee Brown was 2nd in the Group 4 Devil & 3rd in the 10 mile Scratch events at the First Division Track League at Manchester Velodrome last Friday.

Young riders can still enter on the line for the British Schools Regional Cyclo-Cross Championships at Spen Valley Sports College on Sunday. The racing kicks off at 10am with the Under 7s event.

Huddersfield Star Wheelers Go-Ride coaching for young riders start on Saturday March 10th at Newsome Sports College. Sessions start at 3pm & cost £2 per rider, for more information contact Ivan Boyes on 01484 302846.