Ellie Goes Long at Outlaw Nottingham Aquabike
Wirral Cycle Services sponsored rider Ellie took on her longest ever race effort at the Outlaw Nottingham Aquabike last weekend, using the event as a key stepping stone in her buildup to the Swansea 70.3 in July.
The race format was a swim followed by a 90km time trial bike leg, with no run to follow. This offered the perfect opportunity for Ellie to test herself over longer distances without the added strain of a triathlon run. It also marked her first time racing 90km on the bike, and only her second ever ride beyond 60km on her TT setup.
“It was a cold start, Mum and I were the very last off the pontoon but the water actually felt warm in comparison to the morning air,” Ellie said. “I hadn't had as much time on the TT bike this year as I'd have liked, so I wasn’t sure how the longer ride would go. But once I got going, the kilometres flew by.”
With a measured effort early on and plenty left in the tank for the final push, Ellie clocked a strong time of 2 hours and 50 minutes which was a solid benchmark for someone still relatively new to long-course racing.
“On reflection, I could have pushed harder earlier, but I’m really happy overall. It gives me a good base and shows there’s room to grow,” she added.
Ellie was quick to thank Al and Paul at Wirral Cycle Services for getting her bike race ready. “They sorted a damaged tyre the week before and so the bike was flawless on the day!”
With Swansea 70.3 on the horizon, Ellie is clearly on track and gaining confidence and mileage with every race.
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Hot Off the Press: Wirral Cycle Services Sponsored Rider Claims Victory in Lanzarote
In a stunning show of grit and determination, Wirral Cycle Services sponsored rider Ellie has taken first place in the Magma Yaiza – Lanzarote Triathlon. News of her victory reached us earlier today when Ellie sent through a series of fantastic images of her smiling in the Lanzarote sun.
Check out Ellie's Insta post here and read more about the event here.
WCS Sponsored Rider Ellie Perkins Competes at Oulton Park
We’re kicking off the race season with fantastic news from our sponsored rider, Ellie Perkins, who made an impressive start at the Oulton Park Duathlon. Ellie placed 3rd overall in the women’s category, while also setting an incredible 4 minutes and 20 seconds personal best on the iconic track.
What made this race even more exciting was that it marked Ellie’s debut on her time trial (TT) bike, fresh from a full service by the WCS team. Despite gusty winds and the high speed demands of a TT setup, Ellie pushed hard and rode with confidence, saying:
"I was convinced that I'd hit the tarmac at some point with a gusty side wind or an overly enthusiastic flying dismount, but it was a dream to ride around the track!"
We’re proud to have played a small part in her success, ensuring the TT bike was in top condition for her first race of the year. It’s a perfect example of how the right preparation and support can unlock next level performance.
We’re all looking forward to seeing what Ellie achieves this season and we’ll be right behind her every pedal stroke of the way.
Go Ellie!
