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Phoenix fielded 9 riders at this weekend’s penultimate round of the Hog Hill Winter Series, and had great results at all four of the day’s races…..almost!

Tom Bishop got a solid second place in the 4th’s race and picked up a hard-fought 3rd Cat licence in the process, while Nathan Smith showed himself to be a true all-rounder in 3rd’s race by placing 2nd at first outing at Hog Hill, and leaving him one tiny, weeny point away from his 2nd Cat licence.

The women’s race had a great turn-out, with 16 riders on the line. An early mechanical put paid to Liz’s chances early on, but Annabel faired better and battled her way to 7th place having chased down the leading group of riders for most of the race.

In the E/1/2/3 race Chris Dick put in the ride of his life to finish 5th on the line, but that wasn’t quite the end of the story. During the final stages of the race he’d jumped on the wheels of two attacking riders, only to realise moments that they were the race leaders and were lapping the main field. He immediately dropped back off, but the damage was done and he was effectively disqualified. Bad luck Chris, but it was an inspired ride regardless of the result, and well done every else who rode.

A mixed day out for London Phoenix, with some of our earlier riders dismayed to find many of the smaller lanes on this season opener frozen over and largely unrideable.

Those with later start times tended to fair better with the slippery stuff, but of course we were all seriously challenged by the tough climbs that make up this beautiful route. All that is apart from Chris Dick, Alex Christians, James Wallace and newcomer Dan Ward – who all put in storming rides and finished as the fastest 6 riders on the day. Oh, and of course Annabel who was fastest woman!

Well done guys and gals, and needless to say I’m now working hard on the training plan after the pasting I got!