Easterly Falling Leaves RR - Sunday 6th September

Spencer enjoyed a successful ride flying the Wheelers' colours across the border in Essex. He came 8th overall gaining 4 points for Herts Wheelers in the ERRL road race league. He notes " We are now on the actual table! I believe these are our first points for a number of years (as far back as I can see!). Also we are now not even last (Easterly are!) ".
Here is how it went.
" The race was 50miles-ish and over in Essex (Newport way). The pace wasn't the quickest, 23.6mph average, but was quite tactical and the presence of a number of Colombians meant the hill elements were paced hard. That said, two riders got away on the first lap and stayed away (fair play to them both) - numerous breaks were attempted (I was in one with 3 others) all were reeled in and the final sprint was double hill. Luckily I stayed out to the right to stop getting boxed in. On the left the group slowed once a steeper gradient kicked in - on the right it didnt and I made up some places to get a top 10. "