22 December 2014

NECCL Super Saturday Series Rd 8 @ Hetton Lyons - Photos etc

Saturday saw the last in the 2014 series @ Hetton Lyons Country Park. As normal there was three races on the day for all ages and abilities starting at midday. There was a seperate course for the U12's in the middle meadow area with a great mix of terrain to challenge all the 'little un's'. All sixteen of them were trying there hardest and after the bell went they all completed their last laps it was all over. Onto the 'bigger un's' U14/16 they were to take on the full course which was based around the land on the hillside. The course was planned to avoid the areas which have been trashed by other events and to avoid the boggy parts. Geoff and his crew set out a fantastic course taking in a good varity of terrain inc a hurdle! The Tyneside Vagabonds had a strong field of riders and cleared the leader board. There was also a novice lady having a go which is always encouraging to see. After each race we did the 'on the day presentations' followed by the overall league presentations where every rider that completed the minimun 5 from 8 recieved a bag full of goodies. Then it was onto the main race when they linned up on road circuit opposite the hut keen and eager to get started. There was strong wind blowing which made it rather chilly on the start line. Once all the riders turned up and race briefed they were off for 50-60 minutes of hard work, sweat and some tears. After the first couple of laps the field split up to form some smaller groups of riders battling it out for positions. There were a couple of riders dropping out with mechanicals whilst the others were left to fight it out. The ground conditions were the best they could be for this time of year with the near gale force winds drying the top off lovely. After the last rider crossed the line there was six on the day cash prizes presented and riders who completed the league collected their cash winnings. Here is a gallery of PHOTOS free to download etc 
The AGM followed where the 2015 season was discussed and sorted. Below are a few photos from the days action, all the best and hope to see you all return for some offroad fun in 2015. Regards   














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