The DAP CC Spring Road Race is one of four open National B road races this weekend, taking place on a flat course in North Suffolk.
This is our preview and startlist.
Featured image: Mark James
What is it?
A men’s National B road race on the rural roads of north Suffolk organised by DAP Cycling Club. Rowan Baker (then of London Dynamo, now with Saint Piran) won last year’s race.
Route
The 15.2km Ringsfield course is one of the flattest around, with just 60m of climbing per lap. The race takes in 8 laps of the circuit, with a total length of 122km.
Timings
The race is one for early risers, starting at 9.00 and an approximate finish time of 11.45.
Riders to watch
With three other open National B road races on this weekend (the Hugh Dornan Memorial, the Aughton Road Race and the BUCS Championships), plus Saint Piran and TRINITY Racing competing abroad, the startlist is slim.
Jack Rootkin-Gray (EF Education-Easypost) was initially on the startlist, but unfortunately for anyone hoping for a spot of WorldTour stardust at the race, he has withdrawn his entry.
That leaves a small clutch of riders as the likely winners. Clay Davies (Ride Revolution Coaching) was second in this race last year and is clearly in good form after bagging second at the Andrews Trophy and fourth at the Timmy James Memorial.
James Ambrose-Parish wins the 2024 Andrews Trophy ahead of Clay Davies. Image: Chris Smith
Monte Guerrini (Le Col RT) was third in this race last year and has had a consistent season, his most recent National B road race result being 10th at the Bec CC road race. Another Le Col RT rider, Oliver Richardson, has a fast finish and should find the flat course to his liking.
The DAP CC Spring Road Race is one of four open National B road races this weekend, taking place on a flat course in North Suffolk.
This is our preview and startlist.
Featured image: Mark James
What is it?
A men’s National B road race on the rural roads of north Suffolk organised by DAP Cycling Club. Rowan Baker (then of London Dynamo, now with Saint Piran) won last year’s race.
Route
The 15.2km Ringsfield course is one of the flattest around, with just 60m of climbing per lap. The race takes in 8 laps of the circuit, with a total length of 122km.
Timings
The race is one for early risers, starting at 9.00 and an approximate finish time of 11.45.
Riders to watch
With three other open National B road races on this weekend (the Hugh Dornan Memorial, the Aughton Road Race and the BUCS Championships), plus Saint Piran and TRINITY Racing competing abroad, the startlist is slim.
Jack Rootkin-Gray (EF Education-Easypost) was initially on the startlist, but unfortunately for anyone hoping for a spot of WorldTour stardust at the race, he has withdrawn his entry.
That leaves a small clutch of riders as the likely winners. Clay Davies (Ride Revolution Coaching) was second in this race last year and is clearly in good form after bagging second at the Andrews Trophy and fourth at the Timmy James Memorial.
James Ambrose-Parish (TAAP Kalas) is another obvious candidate, the 26-year-old having won at the Andrews Trophy. His teammate Alexander Speirs was sixth last weekend at the the Bec CC road race, indicating he in good shape.
Monte Guerrini (Le Col RT) was third in this race last year and has had a consistent season, his most recent National B road race result being 10th at the Bec CC road race. Another Le Col RT rider, Oliver Richardson, has a fast finish and should find the flat course to his liking.
Provisional startlist
The organiser will take entries on the line.
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