2009 British Mountain Bike Series: Newnham Park, Plymouth
Posted: Monday, 28th September 2009
The final round of the 2009 British Mountain Bike series saw three riders from JD Cycles Race Team competing at Newnham Park, Plymouth.
Bruce Rollinson, Team JD Cycles Ilkley - Image Credit
Bruce Rollinson, Ben Cook and Ed McParland made the 700+ mile trip to finish the Mountain Bike season of in a weekend of fine weather and exciting racing round what is regarded by many as still the best race venue in the UK it has been home to World Cups and National Championships .
Unfortunately after a good early start Youth rider Ed McParland's race came to a premature end when he punctured during his first lap, in the Masters Race Ben Cook from Skipton finished in 24th place in a strongly contested race amongst the 30-40 year olds, whilst Grand Veteran Bruce Rollinson finished 5th in his race and 5th overall in the series, after last weekends win at Sherwood Pines and finishing 2nd overall in Midlands XC Race Series .