Victoria CC 10.2

I rode the Victoria CC 10.2 yesterday and actually did quite a good time of 23.37. The course is a beaut. Not a drag-strip or a "full on" SPOCO, more of a roadman's route with a nice couple of "S" bend sections in the leafy Essex villages around Saffron Walden.

Team mates Sam Hayes and Steve Robinson nailed the 2-up series award which was great for them as they have worked hard to accommodate each others' riding styles, strengths and weaknesses. Sam is probably the quicker "flat out" rider and Steve has great handling skills so it is a good combination. Having smashed some rapid times out on the tandem (sub 20 mins for 10 miles) it is fair to say they are well matched. Here's to a successful defence of the title in 2015.

Sam Hayes, Steve Robinson - Team Salesengine.co.uk - Victoria CC 2-up series winners 2014

Having not raced in any form of competition for a month was novel for me mid-season but it obviously shows that miles on the road (in preparation for Geneva-Nice in September) and rest (cider) can be of benefit.

Snaps captured from Davey Jones (gratis, he is a top man) and SportInPictures (for a couple of quid - below).

Davey Jones captures me at the turn at around 5 miles

Nearly home - great shot with about a mile to go from SportInPictures