On a cold, wet and windy Thursday evening at Ford's Dunton test track, James Jackson and James Whatling competed in the first of Team Economic Energy's Circuit race series and came away wth 3rd and 10th respectively.
From the start, Heron Cyclesport signalled their intent as David Mclean attacked and, as he was caught, Dean Shannon countered. James Whatling countered the early moves and when yet another attack went on the uphill section of the course, and James Jackson went with it, James Whatling hung back to allow the breakaway to form.
James Jackson was in good company, with Ben Price (Rapha/Condor), both Dean Shannon and David Mclean (Heron Cyclesport) and Adam Norris (PCA/Evans Cycles RT) all in good form and keen to work hard to stay away. James found the going tough but showed his resolve, pulling hard to help the breakaway.
Back in the bunch, James Whatling was making a nuisance of himself to ensure that his team mate had a chance of keeping the gap, jumping on any number attacks from Kevin Chambers (API-Metrow) and Dominic Schils (Interbike RT).
The break were never reeled in and the race was decided by a sprint taken by Ben Price (Rapha/Condor) from Adam Norris (PCA/Evans Cycles RT) with James Jackson coming in 3rd. Despite suffering from a rapidly disintegrating crank, James Whatling pulled away from the bunch on the last lap for 10th.
1.) Ben Price: Rapha/Condor
2.) Adam Norris: PCA/Evans Cycles RT
3.) James Jackson: PCA/Ciclos Uno
4.) Dean Shannon: Heron Cyclesport
5.) Martin Smith: Army Cycling Union
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