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Scorching weather and relentless attacking was the order of the day at the Beaumont Trophy in Northumberland yesterday. Pete Williams of One Pro Cycling took in the victory in what was an exciting and brutal race, with attacking riding from the 1st kilometre. After several small groups broke away but failed to establish a lead within the first short lap, a fifteen-man strong group, including our own Andy Hawdon, finally got away and built up a lead of almost 6 minutes over the peloton.
The break of fifteen worked well and it became clear they were going to go on and contest the victory. On the penultimate lap the lead group started to splinter and attacks came from all angles, finally Pete Williams and James Gullen of JLT broke clear with Williams taking the victory in the sprint. Wheelbase Altura MGD rider Andy Hawdon came home in an impressive 12th place, capping off an incredible ride by sprinting to second in a group of five who were contesting the places just outside the top 10.
A combination of soaring temperatures and electric racing whittled the 158 starters down to just 72 riders who finished the race. Chapeau to Andy who took our best result so far this season and played a significant role in what was a hugely entertaining race in front of the cheering Northumbrian spectators.
