Lee Shunburnes 3-51-43
Matlock CC’s Lee Shunburne, who is better known for Cyclo Cross, entered the Etwall – Uttoxeter 100 mile time trial with the goal of finishing in under 4 hours. This has been his dream for the past two years, he has completed 10, 25 and 50 mile time trials at over 25mph, the 100 was his ultimate challenge. A full field of 120 riders lined up for the event.Lee was extremely pleased with his time and told the story of the race:“It was a hot and windy afternoon, not the conditions I like at all, but I was feeling good and going well, having spent the last 4 months or so preparing for this event. I set off steadily into what should have been a headwind out to Utttoxeter, but it felt quite calm. It was only on the way back that I realised it had been a headwind out, and I was just really motoring. I passed the 50 mile mark in 1 hour 52 minutes, 5 minutes faster than my personal best. After 70 miles I was 10mins up, but the heat, rather than the effort was getting to me. I eased off quite a bit as I had plenty in hand. I crossed the finish in quite a state even though I had drunk 6 bottles of fluid. Big thanks to Eric Ruthenberg, who helped me throughout, I'd never have got round without him.”Lee recorded a time of 3 hours 51mins and 43 seconds and so achieved his ambition he also finished in the top 15 riders. The event was won by Sean Childs of the Royal Navy in 3-37-18.