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Paul Oldham took a fine win at Macclesfield Supercross today galloping away in the final laps from Liam Kileen. The current National Champion looked in top form on the sticky ground as many of the big hitters found the going tough on the sweeping circuit. And, with the National Championships less than two weeks away, a number of other top riders were on show, sharpening up as the big day looms.

After the Youth race, it was the turn of the adults and a huge field took the start line: seniors, vets, juniors and women starting as a bunch heading uphill on the wide field for the opening lap. And it was Oldham and 2010 National Champion Ian Bibby who were soon heading the race with David Fletcher and Liam Kileen sitting in third and forth place respectively. Nick Craig and Tom Last were in a chasing group of four a few seconds back.

The rapid start saw the front runners picking out the back markers by the end of the first lap and the leading four were soon able to build up a useful gap of around twenty seconds over the chasing Craig group.

Oldham and Killen were really beginning to show their strength and by the third lap the pair pulled away from third placed Bibby and Fletcher who were, in turn, well clear of the rest. By the midway point Killeen had opened a small gap over Oldham and Fletcher had been forced to chase down Bibby after an attack and the pair were back together still holding third and fourth positions.

However, Oldham wasn't going to allow Killeen any leeway and the Hope factory star began to reel the Giant rider back in, much to the pleasure of the crowd.

With around fifteen minutes to go Oldham stamped his authority on proceedings with a burst of speed and he soon opened a 30 second gap over Killeen.

A tired looking Bibby who had pulled away impressively from Fletcher a few laps previously saw the Boardman Elite rider storm past him on the hill running up to the putting green and ride away leaving the Motorpoint rider to consolidate his fourth position.

Free from the crashes and mechanicals which have dogged him this season, Oldham kept the pace high and rode across the line to take the victory from a chasing Killeen who had left it just half a lap too late to respond. A hard fought third place went to David Fletcher and an impressived fourth spot went to Ian Bibby who was competing in his first cross race for over twelve months.

In the women's race, Delia Beddis (ViCiOUS VELO) justified her position at the head of the national rankings with a convincing win, leading from the start and finishing a healthy 19 places in front of Diane Lee (Zepnat), with Nikola Butler (Inverse Cyclaim) third.

1. Paul Oldham Hope Factory
2. Liam Kileen Giant
3. David Fletcher Boardman Elite
4. Ian Bibby Motorpoint
5. Nick Craig Scott

James Shaw took the win in the Youth race, The Heanor Clarion rider romped away on the second lap leaving a chasing Billy Hardy to take the second spot and Dylan Kerfoot-Robson third.

1. James Shaw Heanor Clarion
2. Billy Hardy Paul Milnes
3. Dylan Kerfoot-Robson Ross-On-Sea CC

Rider Interviews

Paul Oldham

I did a bike change and lost some ground over Liam. I thought he may be suffering during the race so I stuck it to him but Liam never gives up, he is so dangerous during the last ten minutes of a race. The race today is obviously different to the Nationals but I think I'm on track. I raced yesterday at South Shields which was a good workout for an hour and winning today was good. My legs are a bit tired but I'm pleased with the result especially racing against the likes of Liam, Ian(Bibby), Nick(Craig) and Dave(Fletcher), good result up against those!

Liam Killeen

I feel better after that. I think I needed to race today, that was really tough hour out there. Paul is obviously the man to beat - he had a lot of seated power today. It would be really nice to win or to medal at the Nationals and things are going well for that but I've got some bigger goals to concentrate on in six months time - but for the time being today was good.

David Fletcher

I started off well and managed to get in the front group for the first few laps but I had a twig caught in my cassette which started to make the gears jump. I lost touch with the front two when I changed bike, I think I had the wrong choice of tyre on the spare for today so I changed back around the mid way point of the race and I started to get myself back up to Bibby. I found a lot of strength towards the end of the race. The training has been going really well recently and it looks like its starting to pay off, my pace is starting to pick up and I'm starting to get close to Paul (Oldham) and he's the man to watch at the Nationals. Today gave me the chance to see where my training is going and see where I have to make improvements

Tom Last

That was tough. Its such a draggy course, its a really good course and it flows well but its hard. It seems to go uphill all the time and if it doesn't go up there's a head wind. Things are looking good for the Nationals, I've had some solid days training for them, the weather this year has helped a lot, it's allowed me to get out on the road instead of the turbo, so its been really good. Paul and Liam seem to be on another level today to the rest of us. I think the Nationals will be an interesting race with Ian (Field) coming over to race but I hope to finish in the top ten.

Nick Craig

I wasn't too happy with my result today. I don't expect to be dancing with the front four but I didn't feel that 'on it' today. I was with a group of good riders today and we had a good race which was enjoyable. The course round here is quite simple and straightforward and it's more of an engine test then anything else. It's pleasing to see the lads are on form for the Nationals and I certainly hope to be a lot nearer than I was today. I'm riding the Seniors at the Nationals, I've never ridden in the vets' jersey so while I'm riding elite I thought I'd give it a go in there.

Ian Bibby

That was fun, I haven't ridden a cross race in over a year. Last season I got ill so that was the end of the season for me. My form isn't too bad, after the Tour of Britain I had nine weeks off because I damaged my shoulder, I've still got to have another operation on it but it isn't too bad, it was ok today. I've just come back from Lanzerote training with Johnny Mcavoy and I've come here a bit tired but it was my first race and I felt ok. I need a few races to loosen my legs up. I don't think I'll be firing at the front at the Nationals but I'd be pretty happy if I was in contention for part of the race, top five would be nice. The Nationals will be my first race for Endura, which is who I'm riding for next year. I'm looking forward to next year, its going to be big.

James Shaw

I was pleased with the win, to beat Billy by that distance is good. I'm putting in a lot of training and I'm coming into form for the Nationals. I'm riding Thornbridge on Saturday and Hopefully I'll be ready for Ipswich.

Results

Senior/Junior/Vet/Women

1 Paul Oldham Hope Factory Racing S 
2 Liam Killeen Giant S 
3 David Fletcher Boardman Elite S 
4 Ian Bibby Motorpoint S 
5 Nick Craig Scott UK V40 
6 Tom Last Sigma Sport S 
7 Thomas Armstrong Wheelbase J 
8 Giles Drake Team Elite S 
9 James Bryan Zepnat V40 
10 Keith Murray Hope Factory Racing S 1 laps down
11 Lee Shunburne Matlock CC S 1 laps down
12 Jack Clarkson Hope Factory Racing U23 1 laps down
13 Mike Young Pedalsport CC V40 1 laps down
14 Martin Woffindin Cycle Sport Pendle U23 1 laps down
15 Jack Humphreys Herbalife Wheelbase J 1 laps down
16 Simon Maudsley Leeds Mercury S 1 laps down
17 Robert Parkin Buzz Cycles S 1 laps down
18 Matt Denby Zepnat V40 1 laps down
19 James Thompson Hope Factory Racing S 1 laps down
20 Gareth Hewitt RST Racing Team S 1 laps down
21 Dan Cook Planet X V40 1 laps down
22 Dieter Droger Cystic Fibrosis S 1 laps down
23 Philip Roach Rugby Velo V45 1 laps down
24 Chris Taylor Pedalsport CC V40 1 laps down
25 Peter Middleton Zepnat V45 1 laps down
26 Dan Wells Cubebikes UK S 1 laps down
27 Roy Davies Team Elite S 1 laps down
28 Dave Haygarth Planet X V40 1 laps down
29 Nick Shaughnessy Dutch and Wolf S 1 laps down
30 Lawerence Frost Ashfield RC U23 1 laps down
31 Alex McNicol Velo Club Moulin S 1 laps down
32 Scott Wilson Manchester Wheelers S 2 laps down
33 Simon Harding Macclesfield Wheelers S 2 laps down
34 Dave Headon Horwich CC V45 2 laps down
35 Sean Beswick Zepnat V45 2 laps down
36 Luke Beswick Buxton CC S 2 laps down
37 Paul Daly Pedalsport CC V60 2 laps down
38 Mick Style Manchester Wheelers V45 2 laps down
39 John Shaw Dutch and Wolf V40 2 laps down
40 Delia Beddis Vicious Velo W 2 laps down
41 Jim Seymour UA V40 2 laps down
42 Dennis Mason Horwich CC S 2 laps down
43 David Beachill Hudderfield RC S 2 laps down
44 Charlie Evans Wills Wheels S 2 laps down
45 Joe Heywood Lancs RC V40 2 laps down
46 Jean Claude UA S 2 laps down
47 Marcus Spencer Batley CC V40 2 laps down
48 Jason Miles JMC/Ragley V40 2 laps down
49 Mike Welburn Lichfield City V45 2 laps down
50 Peter Turner Derby Mercury V50 2 laps down
51 Andrew Prince Stafford RC S 2 laps down
52 Donald Gray Cardiff JIF V50 2 laps down
53 Martin Tonge Rossendale Road Club V40 2 laps down
54 Andrew Brindle Horwich CC V40 2 laps down
55 Chris Belsham York Cycleworks S 2 laps down
56 Daniel Watts RAF CC U23 2 laps down
57 Paul Lamb UA V45 2 laps down
58 Andrew Nixon Red Rose Olympic J 2 laps down
59 Diane Lee Zepnat W 2 laps down
60 Steve Wood Oldham Ruffyeds V45 2 laps down
61 Patrick Higgins UA S 2 laps down
62 James Bailey UA S 2 laps down
63 Ian Watts Wrekin Sport V50 2 laps down
64 Stephen Cooke Harry Middleton CC S 2 laps down
65 Clive Wilkinson BNECC V45 2 laps down
66 Simon Pateman Saddleworth Clarion V40 2 laps down
67 David Switzer Lune RCC S 2 laps down
68 Kevin Walford Macclesfield Wheelers S 2 laps down
69 Ian Ashworth Cycle Sport Pendle V40 2 laps down
70 David McKendry UA V40 3 laps down
71 Kris Spreckley Withington Wheelers S 3 laps down
72 Martin Rogers BNECC V50 3 laps down
73 Paul Sleaford Norton Wheelers V50 3 laps down
74 Pete Howarth Withington Wheelers V50 3 laps down
75 Tim Kelly Horwich CC V50 3 laps down
76 Peter Mooney Rugby Velo V60 3 laps down
77 Kevan Underhill Weaver Valley CC V50 3 laps down
78 Ashley Holt Rossendale Road Club S 3 laps down
79 Marcus Fielden Macclesfield Wheelers S 3 laps down
80 Ian Kendall Liverpool Century V40 3 laps down
81 Jason Craven Rossendale Road Club S 3 laps down
82 Simon Cunningham Manchester Wheelers V50 3 laps down
83 Pat Rowland UA V45 3 laps down
84 Tim Beachill Hudderfield RC V50 3 laps down
85 David Ryder UA S 3 laps down
86 Carl Nelson Here Come the Belgians V45 3 laps down
87 Kevin Hoban Honister 92 V40 3 laps down
88 Dean Harwood 0 S 3 laps down
89 Graham Kennerley Lancaster CC V50 3 laps down
90 Nikola Butler Pedalsport CC W 3 laps down
91 Simon Dean UA V45 3 laps down
92 Andrew Burgess Team JMC V45 3 laps down
93 John Gillmore East L'pool Whlrs V50 3 laps down
94 Martin Sackfield Leigh Premier RC V40 3 laps down
95 Duncan Astle Here Come the Belgians V40 3 laps down
96 Becky Preece Red Rose Olympic JW 3 laps down
97 Gus French Hayfield Hub V50 3 laps down
98 John Rutter Cycle Sport Pendle V40 3 laps down
99 Mark Turner Here Come the Belgians V40 3 laps down
100 Rob Allen Leisure Lakes V45 3 laps down
101 Dave Martin BYCA V40 3 laps down
102 D Allgood 0 V40 3 laps down
103 Adrian Watts Rossendale Road Club V50 3 laps down
104 Terry Beddis 0 V60 3 laps down
105 Phoebe Sneddon Mule Bar Girls W 3 laps down
106 Peter Payton Cycle Sport Pendle V50 3 laps down
107 Jan Shearsmith Manchester Wheelers V50 3 laps down
108 Anthony Coughlan Stockport Clarion CC S 4 laps down
109 Alex Webb Lyme RC J 4 laps down
110 Aaron Riley UA S 4 laps down
111 Brian Renshaw Macclesfield Wheelers V45 4 laps down
112 Bernard Corfe UA V45 4 laps down
113 Paul Warrener Ride On / Rossendale RC V45 4 laps down
114 Eric Taylor Horwich CC V60 4 laps down
115 Christine Howard Matlock CC W 4 laps down
116 Karen Payton Cycle Sport Pendle W 4 laps down
117 Mark Bethell Macclesfield Wheelers V50 4 laps down
118 Mary White Horwich CC W 4 laps down
119 Charles Gray Manchester Wheelers V45 4 laps down
120 Sheldon Starkey Um V40 4 laps down
121 Bob Clarke Red Rose Olympic V40 4 laps down
122 Nick Coombes Adequate Riders V40 4 laps down
123 David Hollingworth Red Rose Olympic V45 4 laps down
124 Hilary Johnson Team Empella W 4 laps down
125 Andrea Halman Norton Wheelers W 4 laps down
126 Mark Lenderyou Manchester Wheelers V45 4 laps down
127 Andrew Bernard Lancaster CC V45 4 laps down
128 Peter Watson Horwich CC V65 4 laps down
129 John Broadbent SAMC V60 4 laps down
130 Paul Smith UA V45 4 laps down
131 David Halman Altrincham RC V60 4 laps down
132 Phil Langford UA V50 4 laps down
133 Larry Walls UA V45 4 laps down
134 Alan Shuttleworth Altrincham RC V60 4 laps down
135 Bill Smith Cleveleys RC V60 5 laps down
136 Ian Knight UA V40 5 laps down

Youth

1 James Shaw Heanor Clarion U16B
2 Billy Harding Paul Milnes Bradord U16B
3 Dylan Kerfoot-Robson Rhos on Sea U16B
4 Christopher Welburn Lichfield City CC U16B
5 Thomas Craig Scott Uk U16B
6 Christian Braybrooke Velocity U16B
7 Robert Rogers Birkenhead North End CC U16B
8 Alex Braybrooke Velocity U16B
9 Harry Yates Lichfield City CC U14B
10 Levi Moody Pedal Sport Cycling Club U16B
11 Ewan Grivel-Mellor Mid Shropshire Whls U14B
12 William Gascoigne Matlock CC U14B
13 Oliver Payton Cycle Sport Pendle U16B
14 Jessica Wilkinson Birkenhead North End CC U16G
15 Matthew Walls Velocity U14B
16 Adam Hartley Eastlands Velo U14B 1 Laps Down
17 Joseph Peatfield Bolton Hot Wheels CC U14B 1 Laps Down
18 Timothy Jones Cycle Sport Pendle U14B 1 Laps Down
19 Archie Stewart Mossley CRT U14B 1 Laps Down
20 Ffion James Abergavenny Road Club U16G 1 Laps Down
21 Thomas Clarke Red Rose Olympic U14B 1 Laps Down
22 Henrietta Colborne Beacon Wheelers U14G 1 Laps Down
23 Bill Cooper Red Rose Olympic U16B 1 Laps Down
24 Sophie Capewell Lichfield City CC U14G 1 Laps Down
25 Martha Gill Bolton Hot Wheels CC U16G 1 Laps Down
26 Sam Hollingworth Red Rose Olympic U14B 1 Laps Down
27 Rosa Martin BYCA U14G 1 Laps Down
28 Jess Willett Heanor Clarion CC U14G 1 Laps Down
29 Joely Side Bolton Hot Wheels CC U14G 2 Laps Down
30 Simeon Young Pedal Sport Cycling Club U14B 2 Laps Down
31 James Bethell Macclesfield Wheelers U14B 2 Laps Down

Under 12

1 Alistair Leivers BYCA U12B
2 Sol Kerfoot-Robson Rhos-on-Sea U12B
3 Lewis Hartley Eastlands Velo U12B
4 Jenson Young Pedalsport CC U12B
5 John webster Matlock CC U12B
6 Craig Rogers BNECC U12B
7 Matthew Taylor Pedalsport CC U12B
8 Kim Baptista Eastlands Velo U12G
9 Dexter Sparrow BYCA U12B 1 laps down
10 Jack Dorrington Cycle Sport Pendle U12B 1 laps down
11 Corinne Side Bolton Hotwheels U12G 1 laps down
12 Charlie Craig Scott U12B 1 laps down
13 Dominic Rutter Cycle Sport Pendle U12B 2 laps down
14 Simon Price NWMBA U14B 2 laps down
15 Matthew Baptista Eastlands Velo U10B 2 laps down
16 Tyler Koch Bolton Hotwheels U10B 2 laps down
17 Louis Evans Heanor Clarion U12B 2 laps down
18 Ben Peatfield Bolton Hotwheels U10B 3 laps down
19 Nathan Hawthorn Cycle Sport Pendle U12B 3 laps down
20 Nicole Clarke Port Sunlight Wheelers U12G 3 laps down
21 Lucus Parker Pennine Fell U12B 3 laps down
22 Eve Martin BYCA U12G 3 laps down
23 Olivia Braybrooke Eastlands Velo U10G 3 laps down
24 Thomas Wood Oldham Ruffyeds U10B 4 laps down
25 Zak Harrop Pennine Fell Runners U12B 4 laps down
26 Pippa Wyer Macc Harriers U12G 4 laps down
27 Jamie Storey SOCO U12B 4 laps down
28 Chris Sackfield Leigh Premier U10B 4 laps down
29 Shannon Hawthorn Cycle Sport Pendle U10G 5 laps down
30 Elizabeth Webster Matlock CC U10G 5 laps down
31 Sam Kendall Liverpool Century R. C. U8B 5 laps down
32 Lauren Ormes UA U12G 5 laps down
33 Ella Dorrington Cycle Sport Pendle U8G 6 laps down
34 Andrew Clarke Port Sunlight Wheelers U8B 6 laps down
35 Ephrahim Ashworth Cycle Sport Pendle U8B 7 laps down
36 Alex McNulty St. Helens U8B 7 laps down
37 Isobel Ware St. Helens U8G 7 laps down
38 Zak Spreckley U8B 7 laps down
39 Charlie Warboys U8B 7 laps down
40 Tom Gamwell Macclesfeld Wheelers U8B 8 laps down
41 Charlotte Kendall Liverpool Century R. C. U8G 8 laps down