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2010
Organisers of the UK’s Halfords Tour Series had the idea to clear up the mystery of road cycling to the general spectator who battle to understand the Tactics of cyclists in the elite road cycling ranks. Many spectators and even competitors are happy to accept that road cycling is a team sport but find it difficult to accept that the majority of the riders in the elite pro peloton are not even racing for the win but setting up other rider.
Halfords Tour Series concept is simple - “acknowledge the team rather than the individual” with the series looking to find the best team in the country. The team tactics become much clearer when the Overall leaders jersey is presented to the whole team after each stage rather than an individual, it might be only a minor change but suddenly the whole thing makes since, with riders sacrificing there chances to get there team mate in a winning position, and then his efforts are acknowledged at the end of the stage if his team is successful.
Certainly the concept has proven to be a winner with spectators and the profile of the series in the UK experiencing amazing growth since its inception. The organisers brag of a high speed intense gladiatorial circuit racing with the teams compete to place their top three riders in the highest positions. For once the concept of elite team cycling seems the make sense and the crowds of spectators are proof that the initiative works.
There is some acknowledgement of individual performance at each round with a Sprint King and a Round Winner at each of the ten events in the series. Plus the organiser ensure that spectators at each venue get there full fix of excitement with a cycling festival at each venue
The 2010 Halfords Tour Series takes place from 25th May to the 24th June, with 10 ten battling it out in ten cities to be crowned the best team in the country.
Halfords Tour Series concept is simple - “acknowledge the team rather than the individual” with the series looking to find the best team in the country. The team tactics become much clearer when the Overall leaders jersey is presented to the whole team after each stage rather than an individual, it might be only a minor change but suddenly the whole thing makes since, with riders sacrificing there chances to get there team mate in a winning position, and then his efforts are acknowledged at the end of the stage if his team is successful.
Certainly the concept has proven to be a winner with spectators and the profile of the series in the UK experiencing amazing growth since its inception. The organisers brag of a high speed intense gladiatorial circuit racing with the teams compete to place their top three riders in the highest positions. For once the concept of elite team cycling seems the make sense and the crowds of spectators are proof that the initiative works.
There is some acknowledgement of individual performance at each round with a Sprint King and a Round Winner at each of the ten events in the series. Plus the organiser ensure that spectators at each venue get there full fix of excitement with a cycling festival at each venue
The 2010 Halfords Tour Series takes place from 25th May to the 24th June, with 10 ten battling it out in ten cities to be crowned the best team in the country.
Round 1 Halfords Tour Series - Canary Wharf 25.05.2010.
Set amongst the excitement and hype of one of the world most famous Cities, the Canary Wharf race looks to be an amazing starting place for the 2010 series. With almost 100,000 people working in the area plus numerous restaurants and bars the Canary Wharf precinct of London looks to be the ideal settling for the battle.
Rapha Condor Sharp team for Canary Wharf Circuit Race - Graham Briggs, Zak Dempster, Dean Downing, Kristian House and Dean Windsor (reserve Darren Lapthorne).
Results - Canary Wharf: - Rapha Condor Sharp has won Round 1 of the Halfords Tour Series with 3 riders finishing in the top 6 placegetters. Raced on a very high profile circuit at Canary Wharf in central London Rapha Condor Sharp always had a strong presence at the front of the race. House and Windsor in the final break of the race which was only caught with a couple of mile to go. Dempster then leading out for the men in black, with Downing finishing third behind Tony Gibb, Windsor fifth and Briggs sixth, which put Rapha Condor Sharp on top of the Halfords Tour Series rankings... More info to come.
Set amongst the excitement and hype of one of the world most famous Cities, the Canary Wharf race looks to be an amazing starting place for the 2010 series. With almost 100,000 people working in the area plus numerous restaurants and bars the Canary Wharf precinct of London looks to be the ideal settling for the battle.
Rapha Condor Sharp team for Canary Wharf Circuit Race - Graham Briggs, Zak Dempster, Dean Downing, Kristian House and Dean Windsor (reserve Darren Lapthorne).
Results - Canary Wharf: - Rapha Condor Sharp has won Round 1 of the Halfords Tour Series with 3 riders finishing in the top 6 placegetters. Raced on a very high profile circuit at Canary Wharf in central London Rapha Condor Sharp always had a strong presence at the front of the race. House and Windsor in the final break of the race which was only caught with a couple of mile to go. Dempster then leading out for the men in black, with Downing finishing third behind Tony Gibb, Windsor fifth and Briggs sixth, which put Rapha Condor Sharp on top of the Halfords Tour Series rankings... More info to come.
Round 2 Halfords Tour Series - Durham 27.05.2010.
Results - Durham: - Motorpoint/Marshalls Pasta has won round two of the 2010 Halfords Tour Series with English legend Malcolm Elliott (regular podium finisher in the grand tours back in the 1980s) defeating current British Champ Kristian House in the battle of Durham. Rapha Condor Sharp’s second in the round was good enough for them to retain the lead in the series which know moves to England’s south with Portsmouth to host the next round on Tuesday (1.06.2010)
Results - Durham: - Motorpoint/Marshalls Pasta has won round two of the 2010 Halfords Tour Series with English legend Malcolm Elliott (regular podium finisher in the grand tours back in the 1980s) defeating current British Champ Kristian House in the battle of Durham. Rapha Condor Sharp’s second in the round was good enough for them to retain the lead in the series which know moves to England’s south with Portsmouth to host the next round on Tuesday (1.06.2010)
2010 Halfords Tour Series
Tim Guy
How the Halfords Tour Series works
The Halfords Tour Series differs from other criterium races as it is a purely teams event.
The first three riders from each team take with them the corresponding number of points to their place, as an example if a team’s first three places are 1st, 4th and 5th; their total race points equal 10..... more
The Halfords Tour Series differs from other criterium races as it is a purely teams event.
The first three riders from each team take with them the corresponding number of points to their place, as an example if a team’s first three places are 1st, 4th and 5th; their total race points equal 10..... more
The Battle of Exeter
Rapha-Condor-Sharp, were out to regain points after falling out of the lead in the third round at Portsmouth. They were also keen to recreate a similar result to last year where team member Dean Downing won the round. In order to achieve this however they would have to take the race to leading team Motorpoint- Marshals Pasta who were 7 points ahead at the start of the round.
On the final straight there was no mistaking the Rapha-Condor-Sharp team kit, as they dominated the scene. Dean Downing (Rapha-Condor-Sharp) making the dream a reality and winning the round for the second year running .... Full report.
Rapha-Condor-Sharp, were out to regain points after falling out of the lead in the third round at Portsmouth. They were also keen to recreate a similar result to last year where team member Dean Downing won the round. In order to achieve this however they would have to take the race to leading team Motorpoint- Marshals Pasta who were 7 points ahead at the start of the round.
On the final straight there was no mistaking the Rapha-Condor-Sharp team kit, as they dominated the scene. Dean Downing (Rapha-Condor-Sharp) making the dream a reality and winning the round for the second year running .... Full report.
The highlight of the day
A group of four, near forty year old men are now part of legend. As the bikes they were riding became the second, third, fourth and fifth manmade objects to be seen from space behind the Great Wall of China.
It is said that the smiles on their faces after sneaking onto the course when the race was done........ more
A group of four, near forty year old men are now part of legend. As the bikes they were riding became the second, third, fourth and fifth manmade objects to be seen from space behind the Great Wall of China.
It is said that the smiles on their faces after sneaking onto the course when the race was done........ more
What caught the
Round 3 Halfords Tour Series - Portsmouth 01.06.2010.
Fast 1.2km course on the coast. This area boast plenty of History and is sure to provide a lively race.
Results - Portsmouth: - Motorpoint/Marshalls Pasta extends their lead in the series as Rapha Condor Sharp suffer at the hands of an untimely punchure.... more
Fast 1.2km course on the coast. This area boast plenty of History and is sure to provide a lively race.
Results - Portsmouth: - Motorpoint/Marshalls Pasta extends their lead in the series as Rapha Condor Sharp suffer at the hands of an untimely punchure.... more
Round 4 Halfords Tour Series - Exeter
Results - : - On the final straight there was no mistaking the Rapha-Condor-Sharp team kit, as they dominated the scene. Dean Downing (Rapha-Condor-Sharp) making the dream a reality and winning the round for the second year running. Zak Dempster taking second place and Dean Windsor taking out fifth.
Results - : - On the final straight there was no mistaking the Rapha-Condor-Sharp team kit, as they dominated the scene. Dean Downing (Rapha-Condor-Sharp) making the dream a reality and winning the round for the second year running. Zak Dempster taking second place and Dean Windsor taking out fifth.
Round 5 Halfords Tour Series - Southport
Information coming!!!
Information coming!!!
Round 6 Halfords Tour Series - Kettering
Information coming!!!
Information coming!!!
Round 7 Halfords Tour Series - Peterborough
Results: - Rapha Condor Sharp fight back to draw level with series leaders Motorsport/Marshalls Pasta, and get to pull the leaders jerseys back on...... Check out the Photos
Results: - Rapha Condor Sharp fight back to draw level with series leaders Motorsport/Marshalls Pasta, and get to pull the leaders jerseys back on...... Check out the Photos
Round 7 Halfords Tour Series - Woking
Results: - Good night for Rapha Condor Sharp taking the team prize on the night and the Round win with Dean Windsor. However the series going to the consistant Motorpoint Marshalls Pasta....... Info coming
Results: - Good night for Rapha Condor Sharp taking the team prize on the night and the Round win with Dean Windsor. However the series going to the consistant Motorpoint Marshalls Pasta....... Info coming