The big news in cycling is Lance Armstrong's admission to Oprah Winfrey. The bigger news in cycling is last night's London Bike Show showcasing of the world's first indoor criterium, a 600 metre specially developed track with two long straights and several challenging turns (as one of our riders painfully found out).
During the evening the track held media and industry races over twenty laps but the main event was the IG City Challenge, which saw twelve city firms ranging from law, entertainment and marketing battle it out over four events. A rider from each team participated in either a two-lap time trial, 500 metre sprint, eight-minute hill climb or a twenty-lap criterium race. Finishing proceedings off would be a highly-anticipated team relay.
After four events and with just the team relay to go, RPM were lying in fifth place with our main rivals, Team Sky, just two points ahead. But… with incredible bravery from Matt Convery (who raced on despite severe road rash from a crash on the Crit) the boys from RPM pulled it out the bag with perfect changeovers and blistering pace, finishing in third and giving us enough points to overtake Team Sky.
With solid performances from the whole team and a stage win from Joe Dizon, RPM ended up third overall and enjoyed the glory of a podium finish!
People say its not the winning that matters, but the podium finish felt pretty good. And a brilliant night was had by all at this well-run and unique event.
Head down to the London Nocturne and check it out when you get the chance.
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