The weekend saw two velos opened their competitive season.

First up was Sally Smith, who took part in the Sherwood pines gravel race. Competing in a big field of 57 women, Smith admitted some early season nerves, but described the 33 mile course as “nice…with a few tricky bits including sand and berms and some tough drags”.

Smith finished 21st completing the event in 2 hours 19 minutes.

Sunday saw Jon Graciano compete in La Classicissima circuit race at the Gravesend Cyclopark. Competing in the ABCD event the bunch completed the 25 miles in 1 hour 4 minutes, and Jon safely finished in the bunch.

Well done both and thanks to the organisers for putting the events on.