2020 media: Huw and Matt’s HSBC British Cycling interviews and reports
We're on site and the finishing touches are going in - cracking course with some very tricky progressions on last year... check back later for some previews of the key features... pic.twitter.com/iIjvDfcaPi— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
Important information for riders ahead of the weekend - changes to the 'bike exchange' (pits) area... N.B. This is a change from the Race Manual pic.twitter.com/jRnMP706Pa— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
A reminder to everyone attending the event tomorrow... Follow the rules at all times and stay safe... #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/dy9x8gvkZn— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
One of the key changes to meet safety standards in times of Covid - an 8-metre wide grid with 5-riders per row... pic.twitter.com/WDtw9HIzpV— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
A key progression of #NatCXTrophy round 1, one year on - less straight up and down the banks, more cross-cambered versions... a lot more technically demanding... pic.twitter.com/vCotg3OjkN— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
"Cross is a thinking person's sport" and re-mount points ahead of the steep drop-offs are going to be key at #NatCXTrophy this weekend... pic.twitter.com/0SIn2EJsZH— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
A superb combination feature #NatCXTrophy. Zig-Zag downhill bends (off-camber) int a choice of lines drop-off onto gravel, bound to test the riders range of skills... pic.twitter.com/AJxxUax1FM— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
Here's our overview of the course for tomorrow's #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/MEyJ17VPV8— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
Great job by the whole team at @cx_westmorland in creating a cracking course and actually getting an event on in the circumstances. We'll leave you with a word from organiser @DaveHaygarth pic.twitter.com/UplJ2G2PHh— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 2, 2020
We’re off and running. Vet men pre-race practice. Course conditions currently dry, light rain falling. pic.twitter.com/rgb0H6sy8S— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Here’s defending champ @nick1craig on early course conditions... #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/7wN5yhUAgT— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Vet men lining up in the bike change area #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/MhB9B6d91b— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Huge field of vet men getting the weekend action underway #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/UwFCVdyCc0— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Popular first winner of the weekend the evergreen @nick1craig pic.twitter.com/0DOtdlk1db— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
We’re getting regular requests for course updates given the weather forecast #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/3utAjUW9hg— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Riding the unrideable bank. Caroline Reuter leads the V40s #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/bIqrevefQS— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Emphatic, maiden National Trophy win for Caroline Reuter @dulwichparagon in V40s #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/q1q7vtwokd— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Big thanks to all our riders for following the social distancing rules while waiting for their races #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/XIBGbeUrBP— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Finally we have some ‘proper’ CX conditions. V40s Adrian Lansley leads National Champ Lewis Craven through the mud. pic.twitter.com/xvsMPflLTO— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Absolutely classic wheel-on-wheel action in the mud. V40s won by Adrian Lansley, from Paul Oldham and Lewis Craven in third #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/6ehR7UJXhz— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Huge number of youth girls getting ready for the off. pic.twitter.com/DJvSeQX7qQ— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Classic cx conditions for the youth girls pic.twitter.com/mo8Crxeyfg— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Muddy masterclass from Emily Carrick Anderson, @T_MO_Racing leading comfortably with a lap to go. pic.twitter.com/tkw3YSrSk4— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Emily Carrick-Anderson and Libby Bell - 1st and second in the mud at Milnthorpe #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/6CBw4rtY9b— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Youth A boys getting underway #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/YnpogNeaL4— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Business as usual as Max Greensill and Oli Akers battle at the front of the youth A boys. #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/awOxKfPI6y— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
National champ Max Greensill powering away with this one. #NatCXTrophy 1 lap to go. pic.twitter.com/VsXkK23hBR— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
Bringing it home in the stripes... Max Greensill wind U16s pic.twitter.com/wtRMeQ9omF— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 3, 2020
We're back for day 2 of #NatCXTrophy where an entirely different set of challenges face our Junior, U23 and Elite riders on a fast-drying course... pic.twitter.com/Uhxl5UMbiO— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Junior girls getting ready to launch the action on day 2 pic.twitter.com/EmusiF2GeK— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Junior girls briefing #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/r3HEGN3s9W— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Junior national champ Millie Couzens puts her new Iko Crelan kit on the front with Ella Maclean Howell, Lotta Mansfield Maddie Cooper, Ellen Bennett and Bethany Barnett #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/JTYFuYtVSZ— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Last lap, Couzens away and clear... pic.twitter.com/Hqe21oT5bs— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Sadly, the conditions are playing a huge part in this... but that’s CX, Bethany Barnett clogging up.while riding top 5. pic.twitter.com/SaL0TsorlL— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Huge time gap for junior winner Millie Couzens pic.twitter.com/33eh0VFxoO— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Typically frantic start for the junior boys #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/qs3hMLuprd— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Tape to gun win for national champ @millie_couzens, Junior Women. pic.twitter.com/Y6U71lAQlY— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Getting stickier as the sun warms the course up... Nathan Smith leads the Junior boys. #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/6svsW7ZxwG— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
3 laps to go, we have Nathan Smith leading with a small gap to Joe Blackmore and Callum Laborde I. Juniors pic.twitter.com/F2Zkwusj3J— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Over the boards with 2 to go and Blackmore has taken the lead and is opening a gap over Smith, Laborde and Bent. Junior boys #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/5Cvl6oY2Mu— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Joe Blackmore makes his bike change with a big lead, he’ll get the bell this time... pic.twitter.com/fU8XIQJr8K— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
No stranger to podiums but a commanding maiden National Trophy win for Joe Blackmore in junior boys' #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/VfSbIpS7TD— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Ahead of the senior/U23 race we asked defending series champion @FfionJames97 for her thoughts on the course. #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/ikej9OyVQc— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Pre race tension! pic.twitter.com/Iy23mWzApL— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Blast off! The women get busy in the penultimate race if the day #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/RCN03plDmI— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
First time up the bank Sophie Thackray leads from Ffion James pic.twitter.com/OTuTU7RXYN— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Lap 2. Thackray, James and Amira Mellor with a small gap over Maddie Wadsworth and Josie Nelson pic.twitter.com/UrypssE3RQ— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Course is drying but still setting traps for the riders... pic.twitter.com/ofHklxvF0g— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Picking her lines and powering away, Amira Mellor leads with 3 laps to go #NatCXT pic.twitter.com/9mGFjgQk7L— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Bell lap and this could be a big return to the top for Amira Mellor, she’s giving it everything. Thackray about 20 secs back Nelson in third #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/eQxiGFjYsF— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Command performance from Amira Mellor to take the Elite Women's win #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/eLDZSMrKxH— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Time to get the guys on the grass for what promises to be a thriller to conclude the #NatCXTrophy Elite and U23 men. pic.twitter.com/JiTllSqssP— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
What a start to a big finish #natcxtrophy Elite and u23 men blast off! pic.twitter.com/hsW4RZWwcW— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
1 lap down, 3 riders away are Jenson Young, Toby Barnes, Dan Barnes with Tom Couzens in a stellar ride into 4th for the new @MontezumaRace team pic.twitter.com/XHxIglCb6B— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
3rd lap and Toby Barnes is trying to get away from Jenson Young #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/IIheDh6Eft— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Lap 4 and @FieldyCX and @PaulOldham21 are still in touch running 4th and 5th pic.twitter.com/K0e19rNFkq— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Barnes with about 15 seconds on Young at the mid point. #natcxtrophy pic.twitter.com/WXJWrjBUwV— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
2 laps to go with Toby Barnes clear at the front, brother Dan Barnes trying to hold off a fast closing @FieldyCX pic.twitter.com/TiQX6RgZUX— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Stunning finish to an amazing weekend. Maiden win for Toby Barnes and a sprint finish, @FieldyCX just pipping Dan Barnes for 2nd pic.twitter.com/ualGKowhVn— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Stunning finish to a fantastic weekend - Elite men's winner Toby Barnes. pic.twitter.com/0dlAEthv6i— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020
Parting message after a fabulous weekend of racing... The more challenging the circumstances, the more creative the solutions... #NatCXTrophy pic.twitter.com/ydpGyj9ckk— HSBC UK | Cyclo-Cross National Trophy (@NatCXTrophy) October 4, 2020