There was a poor turnout this year at Torq 12:12, the usual forecast of Bank Holiday rain probably put quite a few riders off especially on this usually rooty and heavy course. Alas this year the course had been modified missing out some of the more treacherous sections and surprisingly there was less climbing. This year we had 2 teams compete with Will T and Ollie F teaming up in the male pairs and John R, Andy G and John D male team of 3, Emma C took on the 6 hr solo and Fay Cripps was also riding in ladies team of 4.
The rain luckily held off for the race, and the course rode well for the duration and after a few slippery first laps the course soon dried under the many wheels. Our two teams were pitched next to each other trackside and gave each other plenty of support. Will and Ollie led from the gun and topped the podium with a laps lead at the finish, John R, Andy G and John D old gits riding in the over 18’s managed a respectable 13th. Emma put the hammer down for 6 hrs and coasted to victory with a over a lap lead to her nearest rival. Fay who lined up with the xc racer team as a guest had a great battle with the Torq team just pipping them by 8 minutes over 16 laps.
Another excellent day and many thanks must go to the Gorrick team for another successful weekend.
