Success for Team Jewson–M.I.Racing–Polypipe–( Cycling )‏

The Cold weather didn't put stop to some more sterling performances from members of Coventry's only elite cycling team; "Team
Jewson--M.I.Racing--Polypipe"

Nuneaton Lady member of the team Lindsay Nell, continued her early season form with 7th place in the Stourport on Severn Circuit Race on Saturday.  She now only needs 2 more points to claim a 3rd Cat Licence.

Meanwhile one of the Teams 2 U.C.I. World Masters Cyclo Cross Champions Phil Roach was in action at Tidworth in Wessex competing in the Wessex league event.  52 yr old Roach, starting in a group 2 mins behind the 40-49 yr olds, winning by over 2 mins on a technical and fast course.  Roach caught all of the riders in the 40 group and finished over 5 mins ahead of
World Champion in 60-65 class Dave Mc Mullen.  Roach's times were only 5 secs a lap slower than the winner of the Senior
race. where he averaged 22.6 km /hr over the all offroad circuit.

Team Jewson--M.I.Racing--Polypipe were the most impressive Team Riders at the Midland Cyclo Cross 2014/15 series Awards Evening, held at Stafford on Sunday Evening, picking up 6 Awards in 5 different Age Groups.  Phil Blacker won the Veterans 40-45 group, repeating his success from last season.  Steve Knight finished a very close 2nd in the 45-49 group, despite missing
several events through illness, and his team mate Lorenzo Buratti finished 3rd.  Coventry's Peter Busby finished 2nd in the 50-54 group.  Tim Stowe finished 3rd in the 55-59 group; again having to miss several events through injuries; and Nuneaton based John Gabriel finished 2nd in the 65-69 group.

Team Boss and current World Masters Champion Mick Ives and team mate Peter Busby were present to collect the awards on behalf of the team.