Dukinfield CC 50 on Chelford course (J4/16) – Saturday 6th May 2017
The Dukinfield Cyclists’ Club 50 mile time trial is traditionally the first 50 miler of the year on Cheshire roads. It is an event steeped in history, having been held every year since 1928. This year was the 90th running of the event.
ABC Centreville’s very own Rick Clough won the event in 2001 and 2003.
For the first time in over 30 years, the event was oversubscribed, which seems to be following the trend for many time trials in Cheshire so far this year.
Conditions for the evening start (first rider was off at 16:00) weren’t perfect with a headwind up towards Chelford Island as well as the infamous Twemlow Lane to negotiate three times.
The winner on the day was Charles Taylor of Team Bottrill with a time of 1:45:58 (28.311 mph average) – he also won the event in 2016, with a slightly quicker 1:44:51.
Riding his first ever 50 mile effort against the clock, Dan Shackleton was ABC Centreville’s only entrant, finishing 12th overall from 100 finishers with a time of 1:57:29 (25.536 mph average).
Fantastic ride Dan what great speed especially on that circuit
I am sure all the club will be proud of that ride for you
John
Cheers John. The stairs at home were a challenge on Saturday evening!
Mighty impressive – going under the hour for 25 twice in one ride, not too shabby! Got any 100’s planned?!
I have Geoff – bank holiday Monday at the end of the month…