Midlands VTTA Weekend Race Report

Outstanding Weekend for Midlands VTTA Members

It was fantastic to see 20 riders from the Midlands VTTA group competing across various events this weekend in Midlands Open competitions (still waiting for two Trike events results to be published).

Saturday: Midlands VTTA Championship - K4/10 Course

Men's Results

Fourteen Midlands VTTA  riders took part in Saturday's championship event on the K4/10 course, where Michael Lythgoe from Legato Racing Team (LRT) delivered an outstanding performance, claiming overall victory by nearly a minute on age-adjusted time and winning the prestigious Williams Rose Bowl.

Top 3 Results in Open event:

1. Mike Lythgoe | Legato Racing Team (LRT) - 19:11
2. Simon Dighton | Beacon Roads CC - 20:07
3. Ed Moss | Beacon Roads CC - 21:13

Mike Lythgoe | Legato Racing Team

Women's Results

In the female competition, Gabriela MacKinnon from Coventry Triathletes secured victory and won the Bart Cup.

Racing Conditions

Conditions proved challenging for all competitors, with riders facing a strong headwind on the return leg and gusts reaching up to 28 mph. Congratulations to all participants for their determination in these tough conditions.

Full detailed results are available. https://www.vtta.org.uk/events/view/30047

Sunday: Legato Racing Team 25-Mile Event

Sunday marked a significant milestone as Legato Racing Team hosted the first 25-mile time trial event to take place in the Midlands for several years. The field of 20 riders included 4 Midlands VTTA members.

Joe Murray claimed the top podium position on age-adjusted time, winning the Billy Steer Cup.

Special recognition goes to Mark Wise, who delivered a superb performance as the only rider competing on a road bike. Despite the rolling terrain and delays caused by a deer strike and traffic congestion, Mark posted an excellent time. CTT results https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/32396-legato-racing-team-lrt-25

Top 5 Results:

1. Joe Murray  - 51:44
2. Simon Dighton  - 52:40
3. Andrew Simpkins  - 56:34
4. Mark Wise  - 1:00:03
5. Leon O'Regan  - 1:00:09

Solihull Hill Climbs

The Midlands VTTA had one representative at the Solihull hill climbs, where Hon Max Chan from Royal Sutton CC earned himself 120 points in the Midlands Points Competition, elevating him to 4th place overall.

Looking Ahead

Once results from the two trike events that took place this weekend are available, an updated points table will be posted.

The Midlands has one final event remaining this season: 'The Shire Hill' climb on 28th September, which will conclude this year's points series.

Event Link: [CTT | Shire Hill Climb 2025](CTT | Shire Hill Climb 2025)

Well done to all Midlands VTTA members who competed this weekend - your dedication and performance continue to represent the district with distinction.