Tour Series 2011

As the races got underway, thousands of spectators lined the streets to watch the thrills and spills of the high-speed action. First on the podium was sixteen year-old Lucy Garner from Motorpoint Pro Cycling who sprinted to victory and snatched pole position from rival Hannah Rich (Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo).

However, the win wasn't enough to overhaul Johnson Health Tech Grand Prix Series leader Helen Wyman, who took the title and the final leader's white jersey by just three points. Wyman came fourth on the night, behind the podium of Garner, Hannah Rich and Hannah Barnes, with the latter taking a narrow victory in the Series Sprints competition on count back.

The last race of the day - the men's penultimate leg of the Halfords Tour Series - was a closely contested battle of blood, sweat and gears. After an hour of wheel-to-wheel fast and furious track action, Ian 'Superman' Wilkinson from Endura Racing completed his comeback from an early season injury to lead home team-mate Scott Thwaites in an Endura Racing first and second place finish, which also handed the Scottish squad the team win on the night.

Talking about the event, our second VIP ticket winner Simon Jackson, said: "Maria [Simon's wife] and I really enjoyed the cycling last night in the VIP area. We had a walk around part of the course and saw that so many people were enjoying the action and atmosphere; it really justified the determination to go ahead with the event this year and Woking should be proud of its involvement. Thank you for the prize - it made the evening a lot more fun!"

Schoolchildren from Greenfield School in Woking also enjoyed the limelight and star treatment as the Tour Series mascots. The group, kitted out in the different team's branded jerseys, joined the women and men riders on the starting grid and winners' podium.

Talking about the event, Woking Borough Council's Project Manager, Geoff McManus, said: "For the third year running, the Woking round of the Tour Series has been fortunate enough to be bathed in sunshine adding a real sparkle to the event. Early estimations indicate that in excess of 12,000 spectators turned out to soak up the electric atmosphere and watch the crème de la crème of the UK's professional cyclists thrash it out for pole position on the streets of Woking.

He continued: "Next year, we are looking forward to welcoming back the Tour Series in the Olympic year and reinstating the popular community races and Freewheel event."

The crowds enjoyed visiting stalls located in Mercia Walk and Peacock Walk. Halfords, the Tour Series official sponsors, were also on hand to offer free bike services and checks, whilst Cycle Woking and Surrey Police registered bikes for free to national property database, Immobilise.

View photos of all the action here.

Individual results

1) Lucy Garner, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

2) Hannah Rich, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo

3) Hannah Barnes, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

4) Helen Wyman, Kona Factory Racing

5) Amy Roberts, for Viored Brookvex

6) Penny Rowson, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo

7) Sarah Byrne, VC St Raphael

8) Harriet Owen, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

9) Ella Sadler-Andrews, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo

10) Joanne McRae, Look Mum No Hands

Team winner

Motorpoint Pro Cycling

Sprints winner

Hannah Barnes, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

Final Individual Standings, after Round Four

1) Helen Wyman, Kona Factory Racing 83pts

2) Lucy Garner, Motorpoint Pro Cycling 80pts

3) Hannah Barnes, Motorpoint Pro Cycling 72pts

4) Hannah Rich, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo 66pts

5) Penny Rownson, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo 63pts

6) Rohan Battison, for Viored Brookvex 48pts

7) Dani King, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo 47pts

8) Sarah Byrne, VC St Raphael 47pts

9) Annie Simpson, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo 46pts

10) Amy Roberts, for Viored Brookvex 42pts

Final team standings, after Round Four

1) Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo 219pts

2) Motorpoint Pro Cycling 199pts

3) For Viored Brookvex 147pts

4) Condor Cycles 66pts

5) Mule Bar Girls 6pts

6) Inverse Cyclaim Women's RT 5pts

Final sprint standings, after Round Four

1) Hannah Barnes, Motorpoint Pro Cycling 24pts

2) Hannah Rich, Horizon Fitness RT Prendas Ciclismo 24pts

3) Helen Wyman, Kona Factory Racing 18pts

Team results

1) Endura Racing

2) Rapha Condor Sharp

3) Motorpoint Pro Cycling

4) Sigma Sport - Specialized

5) CyclePremier.com - Metaltek

6) Team UK Youth

7) Twenty3c Orbea

8) Pendragon Le Col Colnago

9) Team Raleigh

10) Wilier GoSelfDrive.com

Individual results

1) Ian Wilkinson, Endura Racing

2) Scott Thwaites, Endura Racing

3) Dean Windsor, Rapha Condor Sharp

4) Steve Lampier, Sigma Sport - Specialized

5) Johnny McEvoy, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

6) Simon Richardson, Sigma Sport - Specialized

7) Ian Bibby, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

8) Dean Downing, Rapha Condor Sharp

9) Jack Bauer, Endura Racing

10) Tobyn Horton, Motorpoint Pro Cycling

Boardman Bikes Sprints winner

Steve Lampier, Sigma Sport - Specialized

Team standings, after Round Seven

1) Rapha Condor Sharp 67pts

2) Endura Racing 61pts

3) Motorpoint Pro Cycling 46pts

4) Sigma Sport - Specialized 42pts

5) Team UK Youth 36pts

6) Team Raleigh 34pts

7) CyclePremier.com - Metaltek 32pts

8) Pendragon Le Col Colnago 29pts

9) Twenty3c Orbea 29pts

10) Wilier GoSelfDrive.com 9pts

Boardman Bikes Sprints standings, after Round Seven

1) Kristian House, Rapha Condor Sharp 27pts

2) Steve Lampier, Sigma Sport - Specialized 27pts

3) Marcel Six, Twenty3c Orbea 18pts

Many thanks to the following local organisations who supported the Halfords Tour Series Woking 2011.

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