GRIMSBY'S Flex-tech Ettridge cycles RT regulars Steve Marrows and Dave Robinson were in fine form again at the Condor Road Race.
The team travelled to Huddersfield to compete in the race, which is run in the hills and, with strong winds, heavy rain and cold weather, the scene was set for a very testing day.
The Grimsby pair started in their usual manner, determined to establish a breakaway from the main group.
But their reputation for fast starts was expected and the main group were determine to prevent them from escaping.
The tempo for the day was fast and, with difficult conditions and a very testing climb on the course, it was turning into a battle of attrition.
The main group was reduced to the ten strongest riders, with the rest of the competitors dropped one-by-one and reforming into a slower chasing group.
With both Robinson and Marrows taking turns to try and escape from the front group, the pace remained fast.
The Grimsby cycling team's reputation for hard charging is now common knowledge and many riders look towards Flex-tech to set the pace.
With three miles to go, the pair knew it would all be down to the last climb.
This is one of the toughest finishes that the LVRC road race series has, but Marrows took second in his race and Robinson continued his winning ways to take first place in his group.
