What a day for the Ocean Cycles team!
Libby and Sam teamed up with Lucy and Tom for Saturday's 3SIX12 MTB race, taking on the full 12 hours as a team of four.
After a tough day of racing, the team came away with some fantastic results:
1st Place – Mixed Team
2nd Place – Overall, against all teams!
12 Hours of Racing
It was a hard race from the very start, with Sam heading out first to get the team settled and establish a strong position.
From there, it became a game of consistency. Riders rotated every lap to keep legs as fresh as possible, maintain a high pace and make sure no time was lost during transitions.
By halfway, the team had found themselves in a proper battle for second overall, with positions changing almost every lap between them and another team.
It was tight, intense racing, where smart decisions and team strategy were just as important as having the legs to keep pushing.
One More Lap. Everything on the Line.
As the race entered its final stages, Lucy spotted an opportunity to squeeze in one extra lap before the clock ran out, but it would mean a change in strategy and everyone digging a little deeper.
From that point onwards, there was no holding back.
Sam put in a huge effort with back-to-back laps to build a gap and give Tom the best possible chance of getting out for one final lap.
With tired legs after an already intense day, Tom took on the course knowing there was very little time to spare.
He pushed every inch of the way and crossed the finish line with less than 46 seconds remaining on the clock!
That final lap secured second overall and capped off an incredible team performance.
A Brilliant Team Effort
A massive well done to Libby, Sam, Lucy and Tom. Taking the mixed team win and finishing second overall after 12 hours of racing is something to be seriously proud of.
Huge thanks to the marshals and everyone at 3SIX12 for putting on such a great event.
Fancy Giving XC Racing a Go?
If watching the team take on 12 hours of racing has got you interested, come into Ocean Cycles for a chat.
You don't need to be racing for 12 hours straight to get involved! There are plenty of local XC events and different categories to suit all abilities.
We'll happily help you find the right bike, get set up and point you in the right direction.
Who knows, maybe we'll see you on the start line next time!
