The track was the same as Round 1 which meant sweet technical descents with some challenging climbs. The weather was mostly dry leading up to race day which would meant a fast race with the odd boggy patch.
Got a good start following Harry Smith (Certini) into the first single track. Settled in behind him for the first part of the lap and made a move once we got out onto the fire road climb where passing was easier.
Instantly pulled a gap on the rest of the field and settled into a good rhythm at a comfortable race pace.
By the end of the first lap I had built a lead of just under a minute to team mate Tom Dunn and continued to extend the gap each lap whilst riding safely to ensure no technical issues or punctures!
I finished first Junior and overall race winner with a lead of 3:22 making it a Hot Pursuit Cycles 1-2 with Tom Dunn coming home in second.
So sadly another 2013 XC series comes to an end - big thanks to Alan Drury at Mid Devon Cycling Club for once again organising some great racing!