On a hot spring day the classic Archer Grand Prix was run over a tough course
featuring the 1 in 7 Whiteleaf Hill. Before the riders set off for the 115 mile
race we took a walk amongst the teams and their bikes. Report
and pictures.
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Russell Downing’s Cannondale basks in the sunlight
held up by Al’s red van |
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Like Daffodils, the Plowman Pinnacle’s sprung out of
the ground |
We like the look of this Basso
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It was a very hot spring day & water was a priority.
Many people were looking for sun tan cream, few having packed this item |
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Ben Pochee’s Tri & Run Look 575, best looking bike?
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Rapha/Condor bikes. Rapha’s Richard Wilkinson was for
us the man of the race |
Russell Downing usually races in the USA, he & his
brother Dean are really sociable & helpful |
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Dean Downing’s Condor
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Dean’s bike is the best coordinated with it’s pink graphics,
pedals & other nice touches |
Kuota KOM
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The Pinarello’s of the Recycling team are not even top
of the range models, but who would notice? |
Recycling Pinarello’s of Simon Holt & Chris Newton
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Corley Cycle’s team used Trek’s & they used them
to win the points with Roy Chamberlain& KOM with Matthew Higgins |
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Merlin – titanium at it’s best?
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A new name, Sumo
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Planet X Bikes ready for Wayne Randle & co
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Planet X
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John Tanner’s white Planet X
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Rob Sharman & the KFS team are riding Ti Sunday
bikes in 2007 |
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Sunday’s Silk Road pro
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Ti curvy rear stays – surely nothing can beat that shape?
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RaceLight 810 Kinesis
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James Holland Leaders Viner
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The Pinarello bikes of team Pinarello as ridden by Malcolm Elliott & team mates
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We were guests of the Arctic/Shorter Rochford Team,
a team consisting of friends, quality riders and enthusiastic supporters |
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Giancarlo Checchi works his way through the convoy after
taking service |
Ace snapper Dennis Sackett was out on his bike joining
many who lined the course… he later required service from the Artcic’s |
Simon Gaywood (1st), Matt Talbot (2nd) & Andy Roche
take a rest before the prize presentation |
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The winning bikes of the top 3
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Russell Downing’s Health Net Cannondale System Six
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Team graphics show an attention to detail on Russell’s
bike |
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When Dennis’ cassette stopped working Rob Finch of Arctic/Shorter
Rochford gave him a wheel to get him home |
