The Decathlon Evening 10 Series by Wrekinsport ended with a predictable win for Chris Halford and the destination of the Series Championship finalised with Rich Smith gaining his third Gold medal in as many days. Halford stormed around the Shawbirch - Cotwall Bank circuit in 21 minutes 48 seconds to take maximum points from all seven rounds he has entered. Halford saw off the attentions of Round 14 winner Alex Leek, who finished runner-up in 22:36 in a strong end to his season.
Meanwhile Smith was in a two-way tussle for Decathlon Series Gold with Tomos Hales, and was clearly tired from a major cycling week. Liver transplant recipient Smith had been competing in the World Transplant Games in Newcastle over the two previous days, winning Team Time Trial and Road Race Gold medals as well as individual Time Trial Silver. With the long drive south and two days of serious competition in his legs he finished 8th on the night in 23:49 - a low position by his standards, but with Hales finishing 5th on the night in 23:30 Smith managed to limit the damage to win the Series by three points, with Hales capturing Silver. Smith was delighted by a solid haul from three days of competition, commenting: "A great way to finish off a fantastic season! It made rushing back from the World Transplant Games worthwhile. Thanks to my club mates, volunteers & helpers at Wrekinsport CC for organising 15 rounds".
In the Road Bike Series Gold medallist Dave Moore clearly likes to make things hard for himself, competing on a 1936 Raleigh Roadster and finishing last in this category in 33:48 as a result. When asked about his time he commented: "Hard going indeed"! Taking the win in this category on the night was Chris Pryce, riding his first time trial of the season in the closing event, although he left it too late to challenge Bronze medallist Steve Smith who won the final medal available.
Decathlon Evening 10 Series by Wrekinsport: Final Top 10 after 15 rounds
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Pos'n
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Name
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Total Points
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1
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Rich Smith
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61
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2
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Tomos Hales
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58
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3
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Rob Jackson
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52
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4
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Chris Halford
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42
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5
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Allan Henderson
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40
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6
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Dave Moore
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18
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7
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Oliver Rodwell
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16
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8
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Pete Mulloy
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15
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9
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Ron Perks
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13
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10
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Richard Howes
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12
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Road Bike Series after 15 rounds
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Pos'n
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Name
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Total Points
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1
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Dave Moore
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46
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2
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Mio Kontic
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28
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3
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Steve Smith
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15
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4
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Andy Loveland
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11
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=5
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Bethan Till
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10
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=5
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Bruce Gregory
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10
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7
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Jack Inglis
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8
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8
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Chris Pryce
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6
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9
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Rob Bainbridge
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3
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