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Andy Hayton

Andy Hayton began cycling at school, riding Mountain bikes for fun and then began racing at 15. Andy rode for Nottingham University whilst a student, during which he had a trial for the Cannondale Mountain Bike Team.

Andy took to the road in 2000 purely for training, but found it more
enjoyable, so he joined local club Axholme Wheelers and had immediate success and quickly gained his 2nd Cat licence.

In 2001, Andy signed for for Wil-Lec Panoramic Racing Team and enjoyed a successful few years riding as part of a 'proper' team, culminating in victories in France and he also gained his 1st category licence in the process.

The Wil-Lec Team folded at the end of 2004, when he then signed for Cottingham Coureurs for the 2005 season. A season dogged by injury and misfortune, but Andy still rode the National Road Race Championships and Premiers Calendar events The Lincoln
GP, Rutland-Melton and East Riding Classic.

Andy is looking forward to getting back to winning ways with Cherry Valley RT in 2006 and training is progressing well to date.

After many consistent finishes in Premier Calendar Races, Andy has a depth and wealth of experience in road racing which he brings to Cherry Valley Racing Team.

Over the last few years Andy’s results have included winsboth domestically and Internationally including a win in the Grand Prix de Vayres in Bordeaux, France, Lincolnshire Divisional Road Race Champion and first in the Wheelshop Road Race. After numerous top 5 placings in Elite and 1st Category races and several placings in France, Andy’s most recent successes include a 15th place in an Elite race at 'Rumbeke' in Belgium in 2005.

Andy will join Richard and Gareth in the road team for the 2006 season.

Jon Surtees brings his time trialling expertise to Cherry Valley for 2006. Jon Started cycling in 1982 with Clifton CC in York and moved on as a junior to Knaresborough in 1984 progressing to Yorkshire Junior 25 champion with Personal Bests of 20:15 and 54:15 at 18 years old.

Jon Represented Yorkshire and Humberside Centre of Excellence several times on the road, riding the Tour of the Kingdom stage race in Scotland and Tour of North Yorkshire finishing the latter in 6th overall against a Dutch national team and the likes of Pete Longbottom and Bernie Burns. At this time Jon also progressed to 2nd Cat.

In 1991 Jon joined the RAF and turned his back on cycle racing, choosing rowing instead. As a member of the RAF team he was selected to row at the World Masters regatta in Munich in 1998 and Seville in 1999 against some former Olympic athletes. By 2000 Jon decided to return to cycling and rode a 10 mile TT on the back of just rowing training and recorded a time of 22:58. This gave him the inspiration to train properly again and by the end of 2001 his times were down to 21:08 and 52:58.

After 4 months in the Falklands at the end of 2001 and beginning of 2002, Jon hit the TT circuit hard and recorded 4 short 51’s a long 19 and several very short 20’s and also won the Inter Services 25 title. 2003 was another good year, recording another 51 and a total of 46 top 6 placings with 14 wins and the Inter Services individual 10/25 title and team once again. 2004 saw Jon riding for LuK racing.net and pushing two more 51’s and 25 20 minute 10’s. The highlight being beating Zak Carr and Sam Barker in a 2 up and pushing out 53:43 at the gail swept Boston Wheelers 2 up.

2005 was a year for the short distances where Jon went below 20 minutes once again and had 4 more rides under 20:10.

As for 25’s, Jon never had the best of conditions for a super fast time but still averaged 53 minutes each time I rode.

Jons future is now with Cherry Valley where he joins forces with Ian, Andy Moore, Andy Lintin, Sam and Aaron. In Lincolnshire, the team should dominate in just about every event they choose to ride.

2005 season review

As 2005 draws to a close it has been yet another successful year for Cherry Valley Racing Team. The season couldn’t have started better with a win for Ian Dalton in the opening race of the year in the Scunthorpe 10 after a second place a week earlier in a snow covered Peak District hilly time trial. Andy Moore found early season form after returning from a trip to Majorca to win the Bourne Wheelers Hilly time trial, which saw 5 Cherry Valley riders dominate the top 10 placings.

Meanwhile Sam, who had just started his first year at University, quietly started his first season for Cherry Valley RT and steadily built up his racing speed and strength as the spring progressed. His younger brother Aaron, however, was already showing signs of his potential when he recorded a personal best time of 21.41 for 10 miles and it was only April 2nd! After a heavy winters training program, Andy Lintin was having one of his best starts to a season for years as he continually posted top 5 placings and it would only be a matter of time before he recorded his first in of the season.

The road racing season started for Richard in late March. He was continually frustrated by lack of winter mileage due to a winter long injury which meant he struggled to keep pace with his rivals. This would soon change, as his quality would shine through as the season progressed. Gareth was to join Richard on the road racing front in late April which gaining results quickly.

As the spring progressed Ian and Aarons form peaked and troughed unnaturally. Both riders underwent blood tests as something wasn’t quite right with them. Ians results were not conclusive and his form would gradually return but not in time to mount a challenge in the Rudy Project TT series. Everyone was shocked when Aaron received his results which showed he was suffering from Glandular Fever and would miss the rest of the season and possibly not ride his bike again in 2005.

May saw us promote our open time trial as we dodged the rain and Nigel White beat a heavy contingent of Cherry Valley riders to win the first Simon Goodge Memorial Trophy in memory of the former Cherry Valley Rider. The event couldn’t have been held without the kind support from all the friends and family of Cherry Valley Racing team. A big thanks to John Richards for looking after Jenny Goodge and Martin and then presenting the prizes.

As the spring drew to a close there were victories across a range of riders including Ian, Andy Moore and Andy Lintin as open and LRRA events were once again dominated by Cherry Valley RT. Andy Lintin recorded a superb time trialling win in the Scunthorpe RC circuit time trial as he led Ian, Gareth and Aaron to the top 7 placings. Andy Moore was taking victories in the LRRA middle markers 25, Scunthorpe 25 and Lincoln 10. Towards the end of May Richard and Gareth concentrated soley on road racing which saw Gareths form improve narrowly missing out on a win in the last stage of the DMCS 2-day as Richard became stronger and stronger week by week.

Summer racing was well under way and despite a winter injury which wrecked most of Richards winter training and subsequent road racing season, he recovered to help win the fastest team award in the LRRA 10 and 25 whilst also taking the fastest handicap awards in both events. Andy and Ian dominated the LRRA 25 with the top two placings and while Andy Moore and Ian were notching up more and more time trialling victories, Gareth rode a race long break away to take a lone victory in the GT Ellingworth Raod Race where Richard also placed 11th. As the weather varied in June, Sam’s time trialling times didn’t and they were steadily falling as he placed 4th in the Brocklesby 10 and 7th at Skegness. Sam’s was now showing his true potential and much better things would come from Sam in just a few months. Gareth was enjoying his road racing once again and was denied another victory when he punctured just a few miles from the finish whilst in the lead in a rain swept Acorn Road Race. June saw Ian also finish a magnificent 14th in the National 50 TT championships held in North Yorkshire.

With the summer well and truly in full swing, July saw more wins for Ian as Sams times continued to fall and his results improve. Ian recorded another stunning victory with a 19 minute 10 when he beat Sam Barker in the Birdwell Wheelers 10, which also saw 3 of the Cherry Valley team in the top 10 placings of a full field of 120 competitors. Andy Lintin was now working long hours which effected his racing and he would see his season effectively finished by the end of the month. July would see 4 wins for the team and Sams 10 mile time trial times were getting more and more impressive as he took a third place in the Yelo Velo 10. By mid July Sam had set a new personal best and his first 20 minute 10 and only 12 hours later he would help the team to the LRRA 50 team award when he was only 5 seconds away from breaking the 2 hour mark. The same LRRA 50 saw Ian take the win in a new championship record time followed by Andy Moore in second place with Cherry Valley filling 3 of the top 4 places. Richard now concentrated on his road racing thoughout July which saw his best results come in the Hull Thursday Stage Race where he finished 13th overall. As Richards form continued to improve he was denied some more good results by negative racing in several events.

The summer months continued with Andy Moore being denied a win because of an overturned caravan on the A1 in the Newark Castle 10 which also saw Sam keep his good form to finish 11th. More road racing would see Gareth back in the winning break at the Bridlington Road Race where cramp scuppered his chances of a another victory. Meanwhile, Ian was on full form when he flew around the Alford 25 to take another impressive victory ahead of Dominic Sweeney. A rare return to road racing saw Ian finish 8th in the Stuart Reader Memorial Road Race near Caistor as racing started to become a bit thin on the ground. There was, however, better news for Aaron, as he started some gentle cycling following some positive results from his doctor.

Ians good form continued as he successfully defended his National Masters Time Trial Title in Yorkshire over a tough hilly course. After a strong start to the Otley 2 day Road Race, Richard legs deserted him at the wrong time which cost him a high overall placing. Gareth continued to suffer more bad luck in road races as he had problems in the Clifton 2 day road race when he punctured on day 1 and snapped his chain whilst in the winning break on day 2. As the poor weather returned towards the end of the season, some events were cancelled but victories were never that far away as Ian rode another LRRA event win in the 30 which saw Sam and Andy Moore puncture as Andy Lintin made a welcome and solid return to racing. Looking to finish his road racing season on a high, Gareth made the move into the winning break in the Thurcroft Raod Race which saw him finish 4th with Richard close behind in 15th place.

As the season drew to a close, the postponed LRRA 10 was now held in October with victory going to Ian on a windy day with Gareth in second place and Richard close behind in 4th. The last race of the season saw Ian finish 2nd in the Eagle Road Race as Richard prepared the way for him with some strong work at the front chasing down breakaways all morning.

The 2005 season is now well and truly over (apart from the Chesterfield Christmas 10 which Sam may ride) but the team is already building for 2006 with a stronger team.

The 2006 season will see the team strengthened by the addition of a top quality time triallist who has recorded sub 20 minute 10’s and will be a great addition to the team. 2006 will also see Gareth and Richard concentrate on road racing where they will be joined be by a new team member and 1st Cat road rider.

Many thanks to all the riders, helpers, parents and friends of Cherry Valley Racing Team for making 2005 such an exciting season. Without everyone’s support we couldn’t function as a team.

We believe the 2006 season will be one of our most successful for many years as we have strengthened the team to compete at the highest level in both time trials and road races.

2005 - 22 Victories

Scunthorpe RC 10 - Ian Dalton
Bourne Wheelers Hilly – Andy Moore,
LRRA 2up – Andy Moore/Ian Dalton
Spalding Hilly – Ian Dalton
Lincoln Wheelers Hilly – Ian Dalton
LRRA Middle Markers 25 – Andy Moore
Glossop Kinder Hilly – Ian Dalton
Scunthorpe RC Circuit – Andy Lintin
Lincoln Wheelers 10 – Andy Moore
Boston Wheelers 25 – Ian Dalton
Scunthorpe RC 25 - Andy Moore
GT Ellingworth Road Race – Gareth Williams
LRRA 25 – Ian Dalton
Lindsey Roads 25 – Ian Dalton
Lindsey Roads 10 – Ian Dalton
Birdwell Wheelers 10 – Ian Dalton
Alford Wheelers Charity 10 – Ian Dalton
LRRA 50 – Ian Dalton
Alford Wheelers 25 – Ian Dalton
National TTT Champs (Masters) – Ian Dalton
LRRA Hill Climb – Ian Dalton
LRRA 30 – Ian Dalton

Lincolnshire (LRRA) Championships

10 mile TT Champion and 2nd place
25 mile TT Champion and 2nd place
25 mile TT 2up Champion and 2nd place
30 mile TT Champion
50 mile TT Champion and 2nd place
Hill Climb Champion
Short distance BAR Champions
Team Winners in the 10, 25 & 50 TT championships
1st Handicap in the 50 mile TT championships
2nd Handicap in the 10 mile TT and 25 mile TT championships
2nd Vet on Standard in the Short distance BAR
3rd Vet on standard in the 50 mile championships

The new Cherry Valley RT team line up was launched on Sunday 6th March 2005. With Sam Tuplin away at University and unable to be present at the photo shoot, the rest of the team lined up for the 2005 launch and subsequent press release.

The team have their first full racing weekend on March 12th and 13th with a full program for nearly all the riders.

more photos below - click on the image for a full size view

Allsports support for Cherry Valley RT Robin Story, Managing Director of Allsports International, has announced their support for Cherry Valley Racing Team by supplying their products to the team.

'Allsports International Ltd are the UK’s longest established supplier of legal, non drug, performance-enhancing sports supplements. We are specialists in the manufacture of protein, carbohydrate, vitamin, mineral and amino acid preparations'.

'Our products have probably been used by more champions in more different sports than those of any other UK company'..... Robin Story

Most of the Cherry Valley Racing Team already use Allsports products and are very pleased with the results. The team use Winter Training Formula for off season training and long distance endurance events. Advanced Amino Load is also the only recovery drink used by the team and is used throughout the season and off season with great results.

Ian Dalton 1st National Masters Circuit Time Trial Champion 2004 (35-39)
2nd Overall Rudy Project National Time Trial series 2004.

"Advanced Amino Load has completely revolutionised my training and I can now train and race hard for several days running without suffering from sore legs. It’s the best kept recovery secret available"

"Winter Training Formula kept my energy levels to a maximum in the National 50 TT Champs in 2004 helping me to 8th Place. Not only is it the most effective Carbohydrate drink I have ever used, the strawberry flavour also tastes great too"

"Winter Training Formula, Amino Load and Advanced Amino Load, has helped me achieve my high level of results over the last 3 years" ....Ian Dalton

Ian received his awards for his National Time Trial circuit championship and 2nd place in the Rudy Project National Time Trial Series at the Champions night recently held in Derby.

Guest of honour was legendary ex professional cyclist Sean Kelly who presented Ian with his awards.

Where's Ian's left hand? Sean Kelly claimed to have had is wallet nicked not long after this photo was taken!! Not just quick on a bike eh Ian, he's also a light fingered larry too.

Ian, sporting a pony tail and shell suit trousers was heard to say to Sean 'you don't want to put that wallet there Sean, I'm a bit dodgy, you know, a little bit werrr, I nick things - no I'm serious.......'

Michelin launched its rider support program in late 2004 inviting both individual riders and racing teams to apply heavily discounted tyres. We are pleased to announce that all Cherry Valley riders have been accepted onto this support program and we will be riding on the very latest Michelin race tyres for the 2005 season.

Click here to view Michelins web site and the tyres that the we will be riding this season.

Livestrong wrist bands sell fast

We took delivery of the Lance Armstrong Livestrong wristbands just after Christmas and have already sold 50 bands. We now just have a few left with global sales now reaching 20 million wrist bands sold (source LAF.org).

Thanks to Cherry Valley rider Aaron for his sterling work in selling a large quantity of the wrist bands at his school. At only £1 each with all proceeds going to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, can you afford not to be seen on the most fashionable item of the year!

The LAF believes that in the battle with cancer, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. From the moment of diagnosis, LAF provide the practical information and tools you need to live strong.

With the new 2005 racing season only weeks away, most of the Cherry Valley RT have been busy training hard for the forthcoming events. Ian, Andy Lintin, Andy Moore and Gareth Williams have all been training hard for March start to their season.

Sam has been busy at University and will be starting his training regime shortly but has most of the summer off and will reach his peak then. Sam has already targeted some early season road races and is lucky enough to be able to use some local circuit races at quality training.

Aaron has also just started his training program in conjunction with his A-level PE studies and although being busy at school, Aaron is now training hard for an early season start. Like his brother Sam, Aaron will have most of the summer free for training and we will probably see the best of him then.

Richard has also just started his training despite many false starts throughout the winter period. Richard has undergone intense physiotherapy sessions on an injured back which has stopped him from training in full from the end of the 2004 season until January 2005.

The Lincolnshire Echo, Grimsby and Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph, Horncastle News, Louth Leader, Skegness Standard and Market Rasen Mail have all agreed to run race reports in the Sports sections for the 2005 season. Where possible, all reports will be supplemented by photos.