British NPS XC Round 4
Eastridge, nr Shrewsbury, Saturday 23 August 2008
Jenn crosses the line to take her first NPS XC win since 2004
The team scored a double win today, with Jenn O'Connor taking the top spot in the Elite Women's event and Ruth Mordaunt winning the Master Women's race.
Ruth celebrates her win, which puts her back in the lead for the series
Jenn led the Elite field from the gun, battling with Irish German rider Mel Spath up the opening climb. Mel was looking strong and riding confidently, and opened a gap in the first muddy, rocky descent, but Jenn soon closed the gap and took the lead. She finished the first lap a minute ahead, and opened the gap up to over three minutes over the four lap race. Mel held her second place, with British National Champ Jenny Copnall taking third spot a further minute back.
Jenn was elated with the win, her first in a National Series XC race since 2004.
In the Master Women's race, Ruth battled with National Masters Champ Nina Davies, trading places for the first lap, until Ruth's aggressive descending earned her a gap. She continued to stretch her lead for the rest of her three lap race to take the win with two minutes to spare, and reclaim top spot in the series.
Jenn takes the last corner almost 4 minutes ahead of the field
Jenn all smiles after her win
Jenn will race again tomorrow (Sunday) in the 100km marathon, along with team mate Simon Young. Ruth is on her way to Pra Loup in France for the World Masters Championships next weekend.
The Master Women's podium (from left) Emma Bradley, Ruth Mordaunt and Nina Davies
The Elite Women's podium (from left) Jenny Copnall, Jenn O'Connor, Melanie Spath
Results
Elite Women 4 laps
1. Jenn O'Connor (Altura Patterson Training) 02.03.56
2. Mel Spath (Torq Kona) 02.07.46
3. Jenny Copnall (Subaru Gary Fisher) 02.09.15
Elite Men 5 laps
1. Ian Bibby (SiS Trek) 02.02.22
2. Gareth Montgomerie (Colnago Ergon) 02.03.49
3. Paul Oldham (Hope Factory Racing) 02.04.45
Expert Men 4 laps
1. Tim Dunford 01.43.47
2. Paul Robertson 01.47.17
3. Ben Thomas 01.48.32
Expert Women 3 laps
1. Hilana Marais 01.36.30
2. Lucinda Insall Jones 01.50.21
3. Sally Gabriel 01.52.01
Master Men 4 laps
1. Matt Barrett (Lutterworth CC) 01.47.02
2. Scott Forbes (Pedalon.co.uk) 01.50.07
3. Ben Dale 01.52.20
Master Women 3 laps
1. Ruth Mordaunt (Altura Patterson Training) 01.44.39
2. Nina Davies (Ogmore Valley Wheelers) 01.46.39
3. Emma Bradey (Torq Kona) 01.57.16
Juvenile Men 1 lap
1. Alex Baker 27.14
2. Matt Godden 28.38
3. Ryan Fenwick 28.38
Juvenile Women 1 lap
1. Bethany Crumpton (Team Chance) 33.48
2. Hannah Ferguson (Nissan Kona) 37.14
3. Imogen Buick (Salsa Factory Racing) 40.55
Youth Men 2 laps
1. Kenta Gallagher 00.50.20
2. Steven James 00.52.11
3. Ben Roff 00.54.45
Youth Women 2 laps
1. Ruby Miller 01.11.45
2. Katy Winton 01.14.35
Junior Men 3 laps
1. Joe Peake 01.22.42
2. Robert Hussan 01.25.00
3. Will Verney 01.26.10
Junior Women 3 laps
1. Annabel Simpson (Team Chance Ducati Corse) 01.52.05
2. Anna Buick (Salsa Factory Racing) 01.58.34
3. Carla Haines (Team Chance Ducati Corse) 02.06.12
Sport Men 3 laps
1. Dave Henderson 01.22.25
2. Alex Kinvig 01.24.18
3. Giles Drake 01.26.55
Veteran Men 3 laps
1. Darren Shepherd 01.22.42
2. Andy Weaving 01.23.57
3. Roland Tilley 01.24.55
Veteran Women 2 laps
1. Kate Wheeler 01.16.57
2. Gaynor Lea 01.18.11
3. Sarah Bayliss 01.33.07
Super Vet Men 2 laps
1. Victor Barnett 01.02.21
2. Steve Collen 01.34.09
3. Chris Hearn
G. Vet Men 3 laps
1. Ian Wright 01.26.00
2. Kevin Townsend 01.22.33
3. Roy Hunt 01.27.42
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