TORQ UK Fitness Consultancy

Margam Park, South Wales, provided the venue for the 2nd round of the XC NPS. Providing a beautiful setting of steep climbs, fast descents and technical singletrack that is regarded as the toughest XC course in the country by many of the riders. The race was also blessed by some long over due sunshine, which only helped intensify the hot racing.n14 Torq sponsored riders were amongst the best ready to once more fly the Torq flag.

As per usual first off to tackle the delight of this tough and demanding 5.8 mile circuit were the younger riders, including Torq/Kona junior rider Jay Spetch. After his disappointing ride at Sherwood, Jay was hoping for a better result, especially as he relishes in the tough climbs that Margam throws up. Unfortunately it was clear early on, that the young Spetch had been shirking on his training as he struggled to keep on terms with the race unfolding in front of him.

Eventual winner Ross Creber had a terrible start giving him extra work to pick off the riders in front before taking control of the race from the front. By the end of lap 1 all he had for company was Louis Charity. By the end of the 3 lap, Creber had the race sown up crossing the line a clear minute ahead of Charity, with McEvoy narrowly squeezing Hurrell into 4th spot as he secured 3rd. Fletcher rode a strong race putting his mechanical problems behind him to finish 5th. Jay finished just outside the top 10, again disappointed with his results but was realistic about his ride, he commented ” I thought the course was really good, lots of climbing and fantastic descents. It was a shame about my result but no excuses; it came down to not training enough! I am off now for some intense training and should show some positive results when I get back.”Hopefully we’ll see Jay back on winning form at the next round of the NPS. .