THERE were a bumper number of Bere Alston Trekkers (Bats) on Sunday taking part in the Tavy 7 road race.  Although the race started under a heavy downpour the remainder of the time out around the course was dry.

Starting at Plasterdown the route is seven miles, out and back, of undulating and scenic moorland roads. Most of the Bats taking part had run the course the week before and were prepared for the task in front of them although, on the day, there were a number running their first ever event. 

Leading from the start and finishing fifth overall was Ben Neale.  Ben was quickly followed by team mate Steve Watson who ran a great time.  First lady home was Tracey Oxborough with Sally Dunn chasing her home.  Making their race debut for the Bats was Emma Dooney, Jo Vella, Louise Cox and Alysia Maciejowska.  Dotty King, taking part in her first event in five months following injury. Taking part in the 1.5 mile fun run and running a personal best of 13.2a4 was Nigel Tigwell.

n Team Bat Tavy 7 2013 are pictured with their times: Ben Neale 42.39, Steve Watson 45.36, Paul Williams 52.45, Laurence Sargeant 53.10, Tracey Oxborough 53.17, Dave Adams 54.36, Phil King 55.46, Derek Hicks 56.35, Matt Luckham 57.25, Sally Dunn 57.54, Rob Moule 57.54, Eunice Moule 58.06, Julie Page 58.27, Fran Morgan 01.01.53, Rob Gualtieri 01.04.6, Laura Newton 01.07.00, Tiggy Tigwell 01.08.06, Dotty King 01.08.39, Emma Dooney 01.09.24, Alysia Maciejowska 01.09.33, Karin Kattenhorn 01.13.24 Mel Greaves 1.13.25, Jo Vella 01.15.55, Louise Cox 01.15.55 and Hilary Head 01.22.54.