Clay Davies (Ride Revolution Coaching) emerged victorious at the CC Hackney road race, a National B event that spanned 120km across the Great Thurlow circuit in Suffolk.
The CC Hackney road race unfolded under dry, warm conditions as the riders navigated 15 laps of the Great Thurlow circuit in Suffolk.
The initial lap saw the peloton moving cohesively, led by TAAP Kalas. However, the second lap marked the beginning of breakaway attempts, with a quartet from DAP CC, Richardson Trek DAS, Primo RT, and Oxford University Cycling Club gaining a modest five-second advantage over the main bunch.
By the third lap, a new group had established itself at the front: Danylo Riwnyj of trainSharp Orro Elite, Jordan Giles from Richardsons Trek DAS, Frank Longstaff representing Schils-Doltcini, and Archie Peet of Reflex Racing. Their cooperation pushed the gap to 25 seconds by the fourth lap, and it continued to widen, reaching 35 seconds by the fifth. The peloton, beginning to fragment, saw the gap stretch to 45 seconds by the sixth lap.
The leaders grew their advantage to well over a minute as the race progressed, as the peloton regrouped and began to redouble its efforts to claw back the escape.
With five laps remaining, the peloton’s renewed efforts began to show results. The leaders’ advantage had dwindled back to 45 seconds, Frank Longstaff dropped. As the race entered its final four laps, Archie Peet made a bold solo move, establishing a 15-second lead over a ten-rider chase group, which included Giles, Riwnyj, Clay Davies and Jake Hales (both Ride Revolution Coaching), Nicholas Tyrie (Foran CT), Isaac Wright (Team TMC-Strada Wheels), Dan Galpin (HUUB BCC RT) and others.’
Peet’s solo venture was short-lived, as he was reeled in by the chasing group with three laps to go. Riwnyj then took a turn at the front, pushing slightly ahead. However, it was Davies who made the decisive move with two laps remaining, breaking away solo with a 20-second lead over the chasers, while the main peloton trailed by two minutes.
As the final lap approached, Davies extended his lead to 25 seconds. The question on everyone’s mind was whether he could sustain this effort to claim his first National B road race win of 2024.
In the end, the chasing group’s indecision played into Davies’ hands. Unyielding and focused, Davies powered through to the finish line, securing a remarkable solo victory.
Nicholas Tyrie (Foran CT) won a four-up sprint for second place, with Davies’ teammate Hales third. Riwnyj took fourth despite his efforts from the break.
“I had a plan today which was essentially sitting last man for the first few laps and asking my team mates to cover the moves early on,” Davies told The British Continental.
“They did a fantastic job with Blake and Cameron in breaks that were ultimately pulled back. Teammate Jake and I got into a break and after a few digs I slipped away and knew if I could just sustain 400w for a couple of laps I would be away.
“It really means a lot to me after a few weeks not feeling great with a mental and physical health wobble. Does show if you stay positive and follow the process it will come.”
Clay Davies (Ride Revolution Coaching) emerged victorious at the CC Hackney road race, a National B event that spanned 120km across the Great Thurlow circuit in Suffolk.
Featured image: Mark James
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The CC Hackney road race unfolded under dry, warm conditions as the riders navigated 15 laps of the Great Thurlow circuit in Suffolk.
The initial lap saw the peloton moving cohesively, led by TAAP Kalas. However, the second lap marked the beginning of breakaway attempts, with a quartet from DAP CC, Richardson Trek DAS, Primo RT, and Oxford University Cycling Club gaining a modest five-second advantage over the main bunch.
By the third lap, a new group had established itself at the front: Danylo Riwnyj of trainSharp Orro Elite, Jordan Giles from Richardsons Trek DAS, Frank Longstaff representing Schils-Doltcini, and Archie Peet of Reflex Racing. Their cooperation pushed the gap to 25 seconds by the fourth lap, and it continued to widen, reaching 35 seconds by the fifth. The peloton, beginning to fragment, saw the gap stretch to 45 seconds by the sixth lap.
The leaders grew their advantage to well over a minute as the race progressed, as the peloton regrouped and began to redouble its efforts to claw back the escape.
With five laps remaining, the peloton’s renewed efforts began to show results. The leaders’ advantage had dwindled back to 45 seconds, Frank Longstaff dropped. As the race entered its final four laps, Archie Peet made a bold solo move, establishing a 15-second lead over a ten-rider chase group, which included Giles, Riwnyj, Clay Davies and Jake Hales (both Ride Revolution Coaching), Nicholas Tyrie (Foran CT), Isaac Wright (Team TMC-Strada Wheels), Dan Galpin (HUUB BCC RT) and others.’
Peet’s solo venture was short-lived, as he was reeled in by the chasing group with three laps to go. Riwnyj then took a turn at the front, pushing slightly ahead. However, it was Davies who made the decisive move with two laps remaining, breaking away solo with a 20-second lead over the chasers, while the main peloton trailed by two minutes.
As the final lap approached, Davies extended his lead to 25 seconds. The question on everyone’s mind was whether he could sustain this effort to claim his first National B road race win of 2024.
In the end, the chasing group’s indecision played into Davies’ hands. Unyielding and focused, Davies powered through to the finish line, securing a remarkable solo victory.
Nicholas Tyrie (Foran CT) won a four-up sprint for second place, with Davies’ teammate Hales third. Riwnyj took fourth despite his efforts from the break.
“I had a plan today which was essentially sitting last man for the first few laps and asking my team mates to cover the moves early on,” Davies told The British Continental.
“They did a fantastic job with Blake and Cameron in breaks that were ultimately pulled back. Teammate Jake and I got into a break and after a few digs I slipped away and knew if I could just sustain 400w for a couple of laps I would be away.
“It really means a lot to me after a few weeks not feeling great with a mental and physical health wobble. Does show if you stay positive and follow the process it will come.”
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