North Lincolnshire Adventure Challenge

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CMS Groundworks Adventure Challenge 2010

The Chair / 03.06.2010

May 30th 2010 saw the 8th running of the North Lincolnshire Adventure Challenge with a strong field of 32 individuals and 10 teams. Conditions were on the slightly breezy side as the competetors waited for the start and first off was a late entry into the competition, Lt Harden Bates who had only just got back from a 6 month tour, contacting race officials 2 days before the race to see if he could borrow a kayak to race Harden set off at 8.29am.

The bike leg was always going to be tough with the ever increasing wind but competetors battled through it with some achieving Pb's for the 36km bike leg.
Next up was the kayak section and with the now blustery wind made for a tough leg for most racers with quite a few capsizes on the way, undeterred all racers finished the 10km albeit some wetter than others.

Last up was the 10km off road run which has never been an easy 10k but again some people achieved Pb's for this section too.

Overall winner was defending champion Steve Clark 02:27:19 who had the quickest bike leg for a solo in the race history 52:01 which includes T1 but also had solid kayak and run legs, second was Andy Grimwood 02:41:54 who had an "Awsome" kayak leg 49:27 and third was Matt Stephenson 02:42:27 who again had solid bike and run legs.

Even with the blustery conditions everyone finished with a smile as they were cheered on at the finish by the fantastic crowd in the market place.
The race officials would especially like to thank the Time keepers as well as the marshalls and "back room staff" as without these people such races as the Adventure Challenge would not be able to go ahead.

Trophy Winners
1st Steve Clark
2nd Andy Grimwood
3rd Matt Stephenson

1st Vet (40+) Phil Binch (4th)
1st Local Pete Stockdale (5th)

1st Female Jean Ashley
1st Female Vet (40+) Alison Deykin
1st first timer Nigel Crowe

Most Improved from last year Gareth Barker

All in all a cracking days racing...!

Also check Lincsquad next event the 'Brigg Bomber' on the 18th July 2010 its a Full Quadrathlon with a Swim, Kayak, Bike and Run - Solo's and teams welcome.

Full results and Brigg Bomber details visit http://www.briggchallenge.co.uk

Thanks again

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