Newly returned member Ryan Evans got his season off to an early start, entering the Cardiff 100 Milers organised 15 mile event on the R15/5 course between Abergavenny and Raglan. Ryan finished in 10^th place with a time of 39.02 and an average speed of 23mph

Ryan’s second start was in the Bynea CC 10m TT in early March on the R10/22A Course on the A465 starting at Resolven and going to Aberdulais before returning back along the A465 to the finish.  On a cold day Ryan’s goal was to get home in under 25 minutes which he just about achieved with a time of 24:59.  Averaging 24mph Ryan finished 39^th overall, he said “ I am more than happy with this result considering my season goals are triathlons”.

Well done Ryan, great to have you back with Acme Wheelers.

Sunday March 26^th was the first road race of Dean Cummings’  British Masters season. The Pinvin Road Race, in Worcestershire, was sponsored by CASP Performance Clothing and Dean was competing in the E Cat (60-64), 6 laps of an 8 miles circuit.

It was a cruel day for all the riders, 6 degrees, cold Northerly wind and rain. Despite the riders having  to contend with  wet country roads, potholes, mud and gravel the race set off at brisk pace.

 At the end of Lap 1, despite numerous attacks from the front of the bunch, the riders remained together. During  Lap 2 a Bath CC rider drifted off the front and created a considerable gap for the others to chase down. The next 4 laps were a mix of attacks and chases as the Bunch negotiated wet roads and the stiff headwind. Riders were more or less flat out on the last lap and a strong early attack on a rise before the climb split the bunch. It was a chase all the way to the line to the Race finish.

Rob Pears, Bath CC went onto win with a clear 7 minute gap. Dean’s verdict on the day “ It was a superb ride in the tough conditions”. In a very good field of riders Dean finished 17^th in his Category.