Thursday 13 August 2015

Update Mid August

A few races and weeks have gone by since the last team update. During that time we've had some great results and podium finishes from a few of the team. 

Jessica finally got to stand on the podium in the Swedish marathon series (långloppscupen) after a well deserved third place at Engelbrektsturen. Also a couple more strong 4th and 5th position finishes in Eksjö and Rättvik. It was a muddy race of attrition and she did well to come through after some mechanical problems. 

Warren and Anton both had planned to race the Västgötacupen/Swecup double header weekend in Mariestad and Tibro as warm up for the national championships. The weekend didn't really go to plan for Anton as a crash in practice put him out of action. The weekend wasn't completely wasted as he dropped in to Isaberg for a few laps of the Nationals course on his way home. 
Warren had a more successful time taking the wins on both Saturday and Sunday. Most satisfied after those wins was Warren's daughter Hilda as he won a balance bike for her in Mariestad. 


The XC nationals weekend didn't really go to plan again for Anton after mechanical issues slowed him down for most of the race, leaving him feeling a little deflated after all the build up. Importantly he finished, but understandably not where he wanted to be. 
After finding some form Warren had a good race on the 2012 Olympics course for the British nationals, taking home the bronze after a long battle with eventual silver medalist. The gap to gold was less than a minute too, so he came home to Sweden feeling satisfied. 


The season draws to a close with a flurry of races in quick succession up until the beginning of October. More news soon. Thanks to all our great sponsors for your much appreciated help!