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53rd Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race
Photo by Larry Hickmott
Saturday 1st March 2014
Aintree Racecourse
EVENT MANUAL
Merseyside Cycling
Development Group
The 53rd Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race
9.30am
Saturday 1st March 2014
Aintree Racecourse Club Circuit
A Regional C+ handicap event for categories: Elite, 1, 2, 3, 4, Juniors & Women
30 laps of 1.64 miles/2.65 km. Total race distance: 49.2 miles/81 km
Event Headquarters
Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, Merseyside L32 8SA. Tel: 0151 443 2200
Important information for all spectators
 Please park as directed by race marshals.
 Vehicular access to the circuit is for accredited vehicles only.
 Spectators are only permitted in the area shown on the course plan above. All other areas, including
the whole of the Golf Course are strictly out of bounds. Any violation could jeopardise our future
use of the circuit.
 Only persons with the appropriate accreditation are permitted in the start/finish area.
Your co-operation is appreciated
Race Manual - Page: 2
Welcome to The Soens 2014 - the 53rd edition of Merseyside cycling’s very
own ’spring classic’.
This year we have again have massive entry, proving the popularity of the
race and its unique location.
As well as Eddie Soens, this event also stands as a memorial to Ken
Matthews, president of Kirkby Cycling Club and organiser of the race for 40
years.
Whether you are riding, spectating or officiating we hope that you have a
great day here at Aintree.
Race Officials
Organiser
Assistant Organiser
Course Marshal
Carl Lawrenson
Steve Matthews
John Gillmore
Chief Commissaire
Assistant Commissaires
Moto Commissaire
Rob Finegan
Frank Daniels, Peter Deary, Gordon Harling
Malcolm Dixon
Chief Judge
Chief Timekeeper/Judge
Assistant Judges
Carole Leigh
Tom Greep
Patrick Nestor, George Rose
Results
Carl Lawrenson
Race Announcer
BC Photofinish
Transponders
Signing On
Lap Scorer/Gear Checker
Neutral Service
First Aid
Matthew Payne
John Purdy, John Pearson
Ivor Armstroong, Anna Coates, Jon Taylor - CDNW Racing Services Ltd
Beryl Bowes, Ken Beck, Wendy Cull
Bob Jump
Tony Barry, Phil Leigh, Wendy Cull - Brother Neutral Service
Manchester Medical Services
Course Facilities
Event Facilities
Aintree Racecourse Co
British Cycling, EiB
Marshals
Steve Glenwright, Jon Williams, Colin Baldwin
Members and friends from North West cycling clubs
Special thanks to:
Impsport; the staff at Aintree Racecourse Golf Centre; Peter Miller at EiB; James Lyon at British Cycling; Merseyside
Cycling Development Group; CDNW; British Cycling North West Region race officials (what a team!); Larry Hickmott at
VeloUK; British Cycling; Cycling Weekly and Liverpool Echo for media coverage.
… and everyone who has helped with this event!
Any complaints regarding this event should be sent within 24 hours, to:
events@ccsdigital.org.uk
event website: www.ccsdigital.org.uk
twitter: @SoensRace facebook: SoensRace
Race Manual - Page: 3
List of Competitors : Group 1 & 2
GROUP 2 : 3rd, Junior 1st & 2nd
@ + 1 minute
GROUP 1 : 4th, Junior 3rd & 4th, Youth A, Women
@ 0 minutes
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160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
Brendan
Wayne
Matt
Paul
Kevin
Ross
Oscar
Ian
Martin
Ashley
James
Max
William
Nicholas
Joe
Peter
Anthony
Patrick
Mark
Neil
Matthew
George
Will
Paul
Declan
Francesc
James
Max
Chris
David
Adam
Callum
Billy
Matthew
Harris
Carl
Claire
Jake
Matthew
Reece
Jacob
James
Devlin
Renshaw
Hallam
McNerney
McSweeney
Miller
Williamson
Hodson
Jalowiec
Marshall
Powell
Spedding
Mansfield
Jones
Westwood
Anderson
Crabbe
Fotheringham
Horrocks
Dean
Johnson
Leighton
Thomas
Brady
Hudson
Manel-La Pujol
Meadows
Gethin
Gibbons
Tudor
Wilkinson
McBrearty
Harding
Cosgrove
Redgrove
Finney
Munton
Beach
Walls
Wood
Booth
Risk
3RT
AllterrainRC
BC PM
BC PM
BC PM
BC PM
BC PM
BC SDL
BC SDL
BC SDL
BC SDL
Birkenhead North End CC
Buxton CC/Sett Valley Cycles
County Cycles Racing Team
Cycle Sport Pendle
Elite CC
Graham Weigh Racing
Halesowen A & CC
Hope Factory Racing
Hull Thursday RC
Hull Thursday RC
Hull Thursday RC
Hull Thursday RC
I-Ride.co.uk
Liverpool Century RC
Liverpool Century RC
Liverpool Mercury (Dolan) CC
Lyme RC
Manchester Whlrs Club
Marsh Tracks Race Team
North Cheshire Clarion
Nottingham Clarion CC
Orange Monkey Pro Team
Sportcity Velo
Sportcity Velo
St Helens CRC
Vegetarian C & AC
Velocity WD-40
Velocity WD-40
Velocity WD-40
Weaver Valley CC
Weaver Valley CC
4M
4M
4
4M
4M
4
3J
4
4
4
4
3J
4M
3J
3J
4M
4M
3J
4M
4M
4J
4J
4
4
4
4
4
4
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YA
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3J
3J
3J
3J
4M
3W
YA
YA
YA
4J
3J
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130
Joshua
Daniel
Stephen
Charlie
Lee
Darren
Aaron
Adrian
Jayson
David
Elliott
Charlie
Joe
Joseph
Chris
Joseph
Hamish
William
Daniel
Mark
Philip
Robert
Ben
Alex
Stephen
Paul
Paul
Paul
Nicholas
Oliver
Richard
Paul
Alex
Ryan
Sean
Ivan
Martin
Darran
Zak
Lee
Darren
Christian
Philip
Fabian
Jack
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Cutler
Stocchero
Robinson
Tanfield
Jackson
Perry
Handley
Hatton
Rees-Hughes
Bolland
Reynolds
Evans
Holt
Wiltshire
Whittle
Donohue
Graham
Fotheringham
Posnett
Walker
Gray
Palmer
Trotter
Harvey
Williams
Molyneux
Wilkinson
Lally
Armitstead
Payton
Hughes
Ray
Dalton
McGillick
Noon
Boyes
Dainty
Acton
Loney
Cairns
Bendelow
Ellis
West
Brennan
Escritt
3 RT
3 RT
3RT
Adept Precision RT
BC PM
Beeston RC
Bike Box Alan/Whiston Velo
Cadence Sport
Chester RC
Clay Cross Road Team
Clay Cross Road Team
Congleton CC
County Cycles Racing Team
Cwmcarn Paragon Cycle Club
Deeside Thistle CC
Fareham Wheelers Cycling Club
Green Jersey RT
Halesowen A & CC
Hull Thursday RC
Hull Thursday RC
Kuota - Spinergy - GSG
Kuota - Spinergy - GSG
Macclesfield Wheelers
Marsh Tracks Race Team
NFTO Race Club
North Cheshire Clarion
North Cheshire Clarion
Onimpex Bio Racer RT
PH-MAS Cycling
PH-MAS Cycling
Rhyl Cycling Club
Ribble Valley CRC
Squadra RT
Summit Cycling
Team ASL360
Team Cystic Fibrosis
Team Cystic Fibrosis
Team Leapfrog
Team LFH
Team Swift
Team Vertex
Team Wheelguru
VC St Raphael
Velocity WD-40
Velocity WD-40
3
3M
3M
2J
3
3M
2J
3
3M
2J
2J
3
2J
2J
3M
2J
3
3M
3
3
3
3
3
2J
2J
3
3
3
3
2J
3M
3M
2J
2J
2J
3M
3M
3M
2J
3M
3M
3M
3
2J
2J
List of Competitors : Group 3 & 4
GROUP 4 : Elite, 1st
@ + 3 minutes
GROUP 3 : 2nd
@ + 1 minute 30 seconds
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47
48
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50
51
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80
81
82
83
David
Micklethwaite
Martin
Lonie
George
Richardson
Richard
Baldwin
Frank
Pilkington
Jordan
Hargreaves
Andrew
Martin
James
Eastbury
Giles
Pidcock
Darren
Howitt
John
Holt
Sam
Dobson
Leigh
Cowell
Luc
Hall
Kirk
Vickers
John
Coolahan
Cameron Fraser
Joshua
Moody
Luke
Grivell-Mellor
Jack
Sadler
Jonathan Gildea
Andy
Edwards
Stephen Johnson
Paul
Barnard
Stuart
Bettis
Simon
McNamara
Christopher Daddy
Andy
Hayton
Daniel
Keena
Richard
Moore
Jacob
Trotter
Duncan
Smith
Karl
Freeman
Zack
Williamson
Jordan
Rigby
Jack
Barrett
Christopher Williams
Nathan
Edmondson
3 RT
BC PM
BC PM
Bike Box Alan/Whiston Velo
Bill Nickson Cycles RT
Champion System/Club Roost
Champion System/Club Roost
Chester RC
Chevin Cycles.com Trek
Clay Cross Road Team
County Cycles Racing Team
Green Jersey RT
Kuota - Spinergy - GSG
Kuota - Spinergy - GSG
Mid Shropshire Whls
Nuun-Sigma Sport-London RT
Nuun-Sigma Sport-London RT
PH-MAS Cycling
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Seamons CC
Sigma Sport.co.uk
Slipstream Bikes Race Team
Southdowns Bikes Cycling Club
Southdowns Bikes Cycling Club
Southdowns Bikes Cycling Club
Squadra RT
Squadra RT
Squadra RT
Squadra RT
Squadra RT
Team Hoppers Rollers
Team Wheelguru
Team Wheelguru
Teamwallis CHH Racing Team
The Racers
Velo Club Melyd
Velosure - Giordana RT
2M
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2M
2M
2M
2M
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2M
2M
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2M
2M
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Michael
Dillon
Harry
Graham
Felix
Richard
Kristian
Thomas
Chris
Jack
Stephen
George
Yanto
Morgan
Evan
Joseph
Liam
Ian
Thomas
Matt
James
Richard
Robert
Tom
Tom
Simon
Tim
Ben
Sebastian
Benjamin
Michael
James
David
James
Symon
Robert
Hugh
Michael
Edward
Elliott
Will
Mark
Steven
Andrew
Nathan
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Ashurst
Byrne
Tanfield
Briggs
English
Handley
House
Moses
Opie
Pullar
Abbott
Atkins
Barker
Kneisky
Oliphant
Perrett
Stones
Wilkinson
Bustard
Cronshaw
Gullen
Hepworth
Partridge
Barras
Murray
Wilson
Allen
Dean
Baylis
Kellett
Rawson
Notley
McGowan
Jobber
Lewis
Watson
Carthy
Cuming
Laverack
Porter
Stephenson
Christian
Lawley
Coupe
Wilson
Biketreks Racing Academy
Champion System/Club Roost
KTM road-and-trail.com
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Starley Primal Pro Cycling
Team Hoppers Rollers
Team Raleigh
Team Raleigh
Team Raleigh
Team Raleigh
Team Raleigh
Team Raleigh
Team Raleigh
Velosure - Giordana RT
Velosure - Giordana RT
Velosure - Giordana RT
Velosure - Giordana RT
Velosure - Giordana RT
Wheelbase Altura MGD
Wheelbase Altura MGD
Wheelbase Altura MGD
Arrow Cycles
BC PM
Champion System/Club Roost
Champion System/Club Roost
Kuota - Spinergy - GSG
Mammoth Lifestyle RT
Metaltek - Knights of Old RT
Neon-Velo.com
Nuun-Sigma Sport-London RT
PH-MAS Cycling
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Rapha Condor JLT
Team Raleigh
The Racers
Wheelbase Altura MGD
Wilsons Wheels Race Team
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Race Information
This section details important race procedures and regulations, so please take the time to
read the following information carefully.
 Event Headquarters
The event headquarters are located at:
Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive, Westvale, Kirkby, Merseyside L32 8SA Tel: 0151 443 2200
This is located off Junction 6 of the M57 motorway and is approximately 1 mile from the site of the former Kirkby
Sports Centre: GPS: 53° 28’ 45.4” N; 2° 53’ 02.6” W Google Maps: http://tinyurl.com/2h6nrg
It is open from 7.30am and has car parking and limited changing/shower facilities. Bikes are NOT allowed inside
the Leisure Centre building.
 Signing On
The signing on control is at the event headquarters and is open from 7.30am to 8.55am. You must present your
2014 racing licence which will be retained until the finish of the event and returned upon receipt of your race numbers and transponder. Youth A riders must also present a valid dispensation card. British Cycling members and
non members may purchase a single event licence if required (cost £10 Ride/non BC member, £10 BC Bronze
member, £5 BC Gold & Silver members). If you have not pre-entered you may do so at a cost of £23.00 (subject to
availability).
Junior & Youth A competitors must have their gear checked before signing on (Junior: 7.93m, Youth A: 6.93m).
 Race Numbers
You will be issued with two body numbers which must be worn unfolded and a shoulder number which must be
worn on the RIGHT shoulder as shown below:
 Transponder
You will be issued with a transponder which must be fitted using the cable ties provided. Fit it as low down as possible to the front fork of your bicycle opposite the quick release, as show in the picture below:
 Getting to the course
The Aintree Club Circuit is approximately 3 miles from the event headquarters. Follow the green ‘To the course’
arrows which mark the route. You must arrive at the course no later than 9.15am to allow the race to begin on
time at 9.30am, therefore we recommend that you leave the event headquarters no later than 9.00am.
 Access and parking
Enter the circuit via The Aintree Golf Centre entrance gate in Melling Road (arrowed). The only vehicles permitted
on the circuit are those whose drivers have appropriate accreditation. All other vehicles - including those of riders and spectators - must park as directed in the area indicated on the course plan on page 2. There will be no
exceptions to this.
Race Manual - Page: 6
 Spectators
Spectators are only permitted in the area shown on the course plan on page 2. All other areas, including the
whole of the Golf Course are strictly out of bounds. Any violation could jeopardise our future use of the circuit.
Only persons with the appropriate accreditation are permitted in the start/finish area shown on the course plan.
 Race Regulations
The race will be run under the technical regulations of the British Cycling Federation. Please note the following
regulations which are specific to this event.
 Training/Warming Up
Competitors may ride on the circuit between 8.30am and 9.15am. After this time riding around the circuit is
not permitted. This is to allow the circuit to be secured and competitors to be formed into their appropriate starting groups so that the race can start on time. Riders found riding on the circuit after 9.15am may be subject to
disciplinary action.
 The Start
The race will cover 30 laps (49.2 miles/81 km). Each lap is 1.64 miles/2.65 km and the course profile is flat.
The race is run on a handicap basis and riders should assemble at the start in the appropriate group according to
their category, as shown below.
Group
Category
Start time
1
4th, Women, Junior 3 & 4, Youth A
2
3rd, Junior 1 & 2
3
2nd
4
Elite, 1st
09:30
09:31 @ + 1 minute
09:31:30 @ + 1 minute 30 seconds
09:33 @ + 3 minutes
 Lapped riders
Except for women, individual lapped riders must retire and remove their race numbers. In the event of a leading group of riders lapping the main field, the riders being lapped must follow the commissaires instructions.
During this time, racing in the main group will be neutralised and the riders moved to the side to allow free passage of the leading group and associated race vehicles. Riders lapped in this way may continue in the race but
must not aid the leading group in any way.
 Retired riders
If you retire from the race before the finish, please report to the race officials in the finish area. The race headquarters at Kirkby Leisure Centre will not be open whilst the race is on, so if you do not intend to return there
after the race please return your numbers and transponder and reclaim your license before you leave the course.
Please note that financial penalties will be imposed for any numbers or transponders that are not returned.
 Race Service
The race organisation will provide two neutral service vehicles whose position in the race will be under the control
of the Chief Commissaire. Riders may also receive service in the pits area located beyond the start/finish area.
There are no laps out allowed on this circuit unless, at the Chief Commissaire’s discretion, it is deemed that the
surface is affected due to extreme weather conditions (BC TR 20.3.3).
 Podium Presentation
There will be a presentation to the first three finishers immediately after the finish of the race and confirmation
of the result. Riders required for the presentations must report to the race organiser in the start/finish area without delay. Riders appearing on the podium must wear their appropriate club/team colours and without sunglasses and/or baseball-type caps. The winning rider must wear the Impsort race winners jersey provided by the race
organisation which will be presented on the podium. Junior & Youth A riders who complete the event must report
immediately after the finish for a gear check or be subject to disqualification.
All other prizes will be forwarded to the recipients by post following confirmation of the full result.
Race Manual - Page: 7
 Result
A full result will be published on the official event website at www.ccsdigital.org.uk as soon as possible after it is
confirmed.
 Licence/Number Return
Licences will be returned on receipt of race numbers and transponder at the event headquarters following the
finish of the event. Unreturned numbers will be charged to the competitor at the rate of £10.00 per body number
and £8.00 per shoulder number. Unreturned transponders will be charged to the competitor at the rate of £100.
 Officials Briefing
There will be a briefing for all race commissaires and drivers at 8.45am at the event headquarters.
 Communications
All race communication will be by means of UHF Radio. Channels to be used will be advised at the Officials Briefing..
 Social Media
Follow the race on Twitter @SoensRace and Facebook www.facebook.com/SoensRace
Prize List
Winner: £150, Impsport winners jersey, Skelly Trophy and commemorative trophy
2nd: £75 and commemorative trophy
3rd: £50 and commemorative trophy
4th: £40; 5th: £30; 6th: £25; 7th: £20; 8th: £20; 9th: £20; 10th: £20
Category Awards (highest placed rider in each category: 2/3/4/Junior/Youth A/Woman/Master C+): £20
Ken Matthews Memorial Sprint
£25 to the first rider over the line at 12 laps to go
event website: www.ccsdigital.org.uk
twitter: @SoensRace facebook: SoensRace
Race Manual - Page: 8
Previous Winners
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
Bruce O'Prey
Doug Dailey
Doug Dailey
Ken Hill
Billy Whiteside
Pete Matthews
Les West
Billy Whiteside
Doug Dailey
John Clewarth
Andy Whitehead
Willi Moore
Brian Rourke
Kevin Apter
Ian Hallam
Doug Dailey
Terry Dolan
Alan Nichols
Bob Barlow
Phil Thomas
Gary Sadler
Neil Mitchell
Dennis Lightfoot
Eamonn Rooney
Karl Smith
Eamonn Rooney
Bernie Burns
Pete Maxwell
Mark Gornall
Liverpool Premier
Kirkby CC
Kirkby CC
Liverpool Mercury RC
Kirkby CC
Liverpool Mercury RC
Tunstall Wheelers
Kirkby CC
Kirkby CC
Kirkby CC
Deeside Olympic
Merseyside Wheelers
Tunstall Wheelers
Kirkby CC
Beeston RC
Kirkby CC
Liverpool Mercury RC
East Bradford CC
Manchester Police CC
Liverpool Mercury RC
GS Strada
Kirkby CC
Manchester Wheelers
VC Slough
Clayton Velo
Alpha CC
Bradford Wheelers
Kirkby CC
Manchester Wheelers
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Julie Hill
Liverpool Mercury RC
Matt Illingworth
GS Strada
Simon Lillistone
North Wirral Velo
Matt Illingworth
North Wirral Velo
Dave Williams
RT Italia
Dave Williams
Team Ambrosia
Glen Holmes
Adidas Sci-con
Matt Bottrill
North Wirral Velo
Steve Cummings
Birkenhead North End CC
Julian Ramsbottom
Scunthorpe Poly CC
Tony Gibb
Team Quest
Tony Gibb
Team PCA - Orbea
Chris Newton
Corima RT
Tony Gibb
Plowman Craven Assoc.
Rob Hayles
Recycling.co.uk
Event cancelled due to snow
Ian Stannard
Team 100% Me
Tony Gibb
Plowman Craven
Ed Clancy
Halfords-Bikehut
Joshua Edmonson
Motorpoint Marshalls Pasta
James Stewart
Team UK Youth
Russell Downing
Endura Racing
Ed Clancy
Rapha Condor JLT
This event remembers two great
names in Merseyside Cycling
Eddie Soens & Ken Matthews
Event organised on behalf of Merseyside Cycling Development Group by
www.ccsdigital.org.uk
Race Manual - Page: 9
YOU COULD BE A WINNER TOO!
EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Soens is one of the premier single day cycle races on the british cycling
calendar, attracting competitors and spectators from all across the country to the
unique setting of the world famous Aintree Racecourse.
For 2015 we have opportunities for both title and support sponsorship.
Would you like to have your company associated with this classic race?
For details of the packages available, or to build a bespoke relationship with the
event, please contact us today!
events@ccsdigital.org.uk
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