Chamberlain holds on

Julia Chamberlain made her first ride for the Tinwald Cycling Club a memorable one when she took victory in the Spray Marks, Stoked Cycles, 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.

Chamberlain made a bold solo mid race move breaking clear from her mark and holding on gamely to find the line with 20 seconds to spare from the chasing bunch of back markers.

Scratch marker Steve Hands led the chasing group in to secure second place and record fastest time honours, riding the distance in 68.38.

Tony Ward was hot on his tail to claim the third place spoils and take second fastest time.

Kyle Gray continued his rapid improvement this season with fourth place and third time.

Cole Harris produced his trade mark tough ride to take fifth place with Rob Hooper riding into sixth.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.

After a couple of second places, Honor Bradford was rewarded for a great ride to take the win in the junior grade.

Like the open event, Honor held on strongly to keep the chasing marks at bay.

Ryan Gallagher chased strongly to get within 2 seconds of Honor on the finish line, securing second place and fastest time, riding the course in 31.47.

Leah Reid produced a top sprint to take third place with Penny Marriott challenging strongly to claim fourth place.

Tom Reid rounded out the top five.

Merv Grewar continued his good form to take first place in division 2.

Janette Hooper charged into second place to record fastest time, with Nigel Leary filling the final podium spot.

Next week the Club travels to Mt Somers to contest a 45km mass start event.