27/08/2026
RACE REPORT - Thruxton 26th August 2026
The light just fading into a beautiful sunset as Mike and I were finalising the results reminded me that this fantastic summer is drawing ever closer to autumn, and with only Candovers TT next week, and the Hill Climb remaining of the Andover Wheelers 2026 League, I took a moment to reflect on what has been a brilliant League so far.
Firstly I'd like to sincerely thank every single rider who has supported the Club by entering our Time Trials. Your enthusiasm for the racing is what drives us on to organise these events, and it is so rewarding to have a fantastic turnout and see everyone having a great evening. One of the things I love about Time Trials is that it doesn't matter what your ability, or what your goal for the evening is, we are all there with a shared love of riding bikes!
And then on to last night's Race;
This was the final Thruxton event of 2026 and I was absolutely delighted to have 67 riders on the Startsheet!
It seemed to be great conditions out on the course, a warm gentle breeze helping a number of riders to a Course PB, well done to everyone who bettered their Thruxton time what a great way to end the racing season.
Rob Francis of Team Bottrill Nopinz flying round in a phenomenal 19:22 to take the win (potentially a Course Record? I definitely need to investigate if that is!) and Ollie Peckover of Trainsharp Roman RT in an incredible 19:40, absolutely fantastic riding both of you! George King of VC Venta in 3rd with an excellent 20:53 on his Road Bike. For the Andover Wheelers Podium we had Max Webber with 21:42, Nigel Pratt with 22:16 and Neil Adlem in 22:54. Really well done all!
Nine ladies made for great competition in this category, Caroline Nottage of Army Cycling taking the win with an impressive 25:34, well done! Only two seconds separated Kym Harvey of ...a3CRG and Janine Pattison of Poole Wheelers who came in 2nd and 3rd with a 26:08 and 26:10 respectively.
As always, fantastic riding from everyone, well done! And huge thanks to everyone who helps me on the night to run the event smoothly, really appreciate you all.
Results are online on Resultsheet, link in comments below
Photographs by Barrie Austen will be available shortly, I will send out the online album link tomorrow as soon as I can.
Looking ahead to the final race in the Andover Wheelers League, next week we are racing on the beautiful Candovers course, Thursday 3rd September. This is the interclub between Wheelers and NHRC so get this date in your diary let's have an excellent team effort for some friendly competition! All riders from other clubs very very welcome of course, so please do sign up via the NHRC link (link in comments below)
The Leagues:
With the completion of Thruxton last night, the Thruxton League is complete! I'm going to cast my eyes over the results and then announce winners and, prizes !!
I would be grateful if you could all check your own results in the table and let me know if there are any anomalies needing correction - Thruxton League link in comments below
And the Andover Wheelers League so far - Andover Wheelers League link in comments below
Best wishes
Rach Waite
Andover Wheelers Race Secretary
