Road Race Preview

Around 60 competitors will cover 39 miles, 14 laps of a dynamic triangular circuit on the outskirts of Walton, near Lutterworth. The circuit is very spectator friendly, family and friends will get plenty of opportunity to give vocal support as the peloton passes through the finish line on Mere Lane, just a short walk from the Walton Village Hall, the race HQ.

The action kicks off at 10am.

The competitors will face 42 mini efforts as they sprint into and out of the junction, positioning in the peloton will be crucial. Over the last decade the event has seen lone victories and mass bunch sprints. Riders to look out for and showing ‘form’ recently are Michael Burke, Michael Cowland, James Richards and Oscar Heslop.

At least nine Welland Valley members will battle for the AA Brown Trophy, an annual award for the first Welland Valley CC member to cross the finish line.

Organiser, Phil Rayner commented,  “I’m really pleased with calibre of the riders, it set to be a cracking event. Many thanks to the team of volunteers from Welland Valley Cycling Club and friends for their loyal support. Special thanks to Martyn and Vincent Brown, AA Brown Engineering Ltd who have supported the event for over 3 decades.”    

Course details:
START on the edge of Walton Village (race neutralised from race HQ), proceed East along Mowsley road taking the first left turn towards Upper Bruntingthorpe village, Mere Road, proceed through village (CARE) after village sharp left bend towards finish line at top of rise, adjacent to set back gateway on the right 200m before junction with Mowsley rd.

Headquarters:
Walton Village Hall, Kimcote Rd, Walton, nr Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5RR

REFRESHMENTS ON SALE THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT THE HQ

Car parking: Please park firstly in HQ car park then sensibly in the village without obstructing any entrances.