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RAPTC road cycling has grown significantly over the last few years with both individual and team successes. The Inter Corps Road Cycling Championships is the yardstick to
progress and something the Corps places substantial importance on. Having won it in 2014 and 2015 but lost the title in 2016 the team was determined to regain top honours and get back on the podium for 2017. The Championships in October turned out to be an unforgettable day for many, which culminated in a dominate performance. The event was held at ‘Hogg Hill’ in London which has a reputation for being one of the toughest circuits in the country on a purpose built cycling track. This venue hosts many civilian races across the season; renowned for its twists and turns with the added demanding hill climb on each lap. The Corps rode brilliantly in all races and held it together as the other Corps succumbed to both the pace and brutal climbs. In the end, we won every team category and all the individual prizes. There were several standout performances; Sgt (SI) M Kirkbright RAPTC achieved an outstanding win in the male team race; beating several top riders including the current Scottish National Champion. In addition, Capt (MAA) Greenwood RAPTC won the male masters title and WO2 (QMSI) R McKenzie RAPTC won the female masters title.
Inter Corps Road Cycling Championships 2017
The following personnel contributed to the successes:
Male Team – 1st Place
Maj (MAA) I Phillips RAPTC
Capt (MAA) M Greenwood RAPTC Capt (MAA) S Irving RAPTC
Capt (MAA) W Wilson RAPTC
WO2 (QMSI) T Hicks RAPTC
WO2 (QMSI) S Pyburn RAPTC
SSgt (SSI) J Stokes-Whittaker RAPTC SSgt (SSI) M Llewellyn RAPTC
SSgt (SSI) K Bell RAPTC SSgt (SSI) I Tosh RAPTC
Sgt (SI) D Fox RAPTC
Sgt (SI) M Kirkbright RAPTC Sgt (SI) K Richardson RAPTC Sgt (SI) A Syrett RAPTC
Female Team – 1st Place
Capt (MAA) L James RAPTC WO2 (QMSI) C Mason RAPTC WO2 (QMSI) R McKenzie RAPTC
Overseas Training Camp – Cyprus
In September 2017, 11 members of the RAPTC Road Cycling Team conducted a 10 day training camp to Dhekelia Garrison, Cyprus. The aim of the camp was to provide a concentrated training period prior to the Inter Corps Road Race Championships in October 2017. The camp also aimed to enhance team morale and inclusiveness as well as improve overall fitness levels. Over the 10 day period the team covered 543miles and over 29,500ft of accent. The distance covered was made up of group rides of varying distances ranging up to 88 miles. In addition, the team, conducted specific race training, this included longer sustained efforts, hill climbing, pairs time trials and sprint intervals. One of
Inter Corps Road Cycling – Female Team Champions
RAPTC ROAD CYCLING
Capt (MAA) M Greenwood RAPTC
Inter Corps Road Cycling – Male Team Champions
Riders pushing hard up ‘Hog Hill’