Wheelbase Castelli Cross

Our WHEELBASE Castelli Cross was back this weekend for the 4th round of the North West Cyclocross Association league. The event, held locally at the Westmorland County Showground, was packed out with supporters, racers and volunteers. The tough course, set by WHEELBASE Castelli MGD rider Stu Reid along with Paul Loftus and Nigel from Lakes Road Club, made for great racing for everyone from 5 year olds right through to the men’s and women’s elite riders.

The sun was shining and the venue was buzzing. The turnout among younger riders was outstanding, with over 150 riding in the Under-8’s up to the Under-16’s race. In the men’s elite race our own Giles Drake took the win after almost an hour of frantic racing and in the women’s elite race Christina Weijak rode to victory after 6 laps of the challenging course.

The event this year saw the inclusion of the Paul Savage memorial trophy, which was awarded to the first rider in the men’s race. Paul, who is sadly no longer with us, was a great friend of WHEELBASE. He was a big Cyclocross rider, a supporter of the NWCCA league and a big help in the pits and at all of our races. We hope the riders enjoyed competing in the event as much as Paul did.

Full results and event photos can be found here.