Ideal spring conditions greeted riders and spectators alike for the season finale at Jardin d’Olivet and the scene was set for some exciting championship concluding battles. 47 youngsters took part on the twisting wooded sections and the high speed straights.

In the 5 and Under class, Malo Mon Petit Le Brun was the class leader and did not let his grip weaken by taking a commanding victory and the championship in the first race of the day. Zac Hamon placed well in 2nd and Billy Malzard took 3rd in class and a great 2nd overall in his first season of racing. In the Girls class Aimee Lutz took 1st in class and the Championship with a convincing ride. The ever improving Nicole Hamilton was in 2nd and Katie Le Rougetel in 3rd in class and championship respectively.

In the 6/7 age group 11 riders were on the line with new riders Jack Kennedy and Ethan Rault in their first event. Elliot Stead returned to winning ways to end his season on a high and take the class championship. In 2nd spot was a determined Thomas Boarer taking 3rd in the Championship after a good battle with Ben Hamilton who was a deserving 3rd in class and 4th in the Championship. In the girls class Adele Maher had another great day at the races with class victory and secured 2nd in the Championship. In 2nd place was the gritty ‘veteran’ of the class Aimee Hugh, taking 1st overall in the Championship.

The 8/9 year age group, with 17 boys and 7 girls again made up the largest class of the day. The start line was a mass of eager riders many of whom were chasing silverware in the tightly contested championships. In the boy’s class it was Luc Mon Petit Le Brun who set the early pace with a great start, he was set on a victory that would give him the top prize. But it was to be Jack Lutz’s year and after bidding his time he launched an attack against which Luc was unable to respond. An epic battle between two excellent riders. In 3rd place was Ben Le Rougetel with a solid performance and in 4th was Sam Maher who secured a well deserved 3rd place in the championship. In the girls class Emma McGinley was unassailable again taking a clean sweep of victories for the season with maximum points and the class championship. 2nd in class was the eager Bethan Hamon showing great potential for future seasons and in 3rd place was the hard working Sabine Minchinton Gilley getting her seasons reward with 2nd place in the championship.

The 12-14 and 10/11 year age groups were mixed as usual. George Milner characteristically launched into the lead with a fast sweeping line into the first bend but Ben Le Brocq kept him honest, not too far behind in 2nd. It stayed like this to the end with George taking the championship with an excellent clean sweep of wins, Ben in 2nd with Jason Banks working hard for 3rd in class and Championship.

In the 10/11 year age group the two Oliver’s, Lowthorpe and Oliver Turner were in the chase for victory and it was Oliver Lowthorpe who pushed hard throughout the race to take flag in class and championship with Oliver Turner and deserving 2nd. Jacques Stead pipped Hugh Percival for 3rd in class but it was Hugh who took 3rd in the Championship. In the girls class, Amber Smith was riding a composed race for 1st place in class and Championship and Katherine Gibaut took 2nd.

After the race the seasons awards ceremony took place at La Fontaine. On behalf of the CCC, Michael Boarer gave special thanks to the series sponsor Mark Pickford Cycle Shop and the landowners for providing the venues. Course designers Colin Malzard and Sandy Hugh were recognized for their great efforts as were all course officials and Marshalls for the support.

Here're some photographs of the event.

Thanks to Michael Boarer for organising this event