Oxford Self-Transcendence Summer Races 2017

48 runners lined up for the start of our Grand Prix Series. Conditions were cool, but dry and light wind. Paul Hughes from Abingdon A.C. stormed round the course to win in a time of 15.59. The first women to finish was U/18 Lucrezia Portiguatti of St Clare's in a very good time of 18.58. It was good to see both new runners and regulars from previous years. V50 Men looks particularly competitive this year with 16 runners in that popular category.

A small change from last year is that for Grand Prix points, anyone who finishes a race will gain 0.5 points. 

Next races -

• 22nd May 2017 (2 miles)
• 29th May (3 miles)
• 12th June (4 miles)

Any corrections to spelling/timing, please let Tejvan know (07952 419874) or tejvan@cyclinginfo.co.uk

(Results updated 10th May, 19.32)

A warm May evening greeted a record turnout of 52 runners. Matthew Rallison of Oxford City, stormed around the 2 mile course in a time of 10.01. First lady was Chloe Ridewood of Abgindon in a time of 11.53.

(Provisional results attached. Need to check tomorrow).

Any mistakes let Tejvan know on 07952 419874 (tejvan@cyclinginfo.co.uk)

Next week 3 miles 29th May 7.00pm

On Monday 29th May we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Oxford Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile. Back in May 1987, Sri Chinmoy visited Oxford and dedicated this one-mile loop to peace with the then Oxford Mayor Bill Fagg. It was one of the first Peace Mile's dedicated to the cause of peace and joins other such Peace Miles, in London, Geneva, New York and many locations around the world. Shortly before the start of the event, Devashishu Torpy recalled his experience of running in the first junior race on the inaugural day back in 1987.

Shortly before the junior race at 5.30pm, we had an hour of sustained heavy rain, which made setting up the course a little more interesting. Fortunately, the race ceased just before the start, and five intrepid young runners took to the start line for a one-mile junior race. By the adult race of 7.00pm we had near perfect conditions with still wind, warm and just enough time to dry up the standing water. Paul Hughes of Abingdon A.C. was the fastest over the three miles with a time of 16.23. The fastest lady was Lucrezia Portigliatti of St Clare's in a time of 18.45

After the race, there was a commemorative medal of the event.

Thanks to John Harvey of Abingdon A.C for many excellent photos. See also Flickr Gallery here for more.

Thanks also to Emma Moore of Abingdon A.C. who kindly brought a very nice cake for our 30th Anniversary.

(Provisional results) attached, send any correction to tejvan(at)cyclinginfo.co.uk

A record turnout in good conditions brought the Grand Prix Series to close.

Thanks to all runners.

Photo Album Abingdon A.C.

Provisional results attached.

I have also attached Grand Prix Results. There are some differences between results given out on the night. Apologies to those who are affected. It really takes a couple of hours with Excel to get right results, but it's a shame not to try give out prizes on night. We shall try think of a better system for next year.

If you have won a trophy, but did not receive, let us know me your postal address and I'll try pop something in the post.

Contact: tejvan (at) cyclinginfo.co.uk - 07952 419874