Lowry on the Charge

Doug Lowry produced a well timed sprint to secure victory in Tinwald Cycling Club's penultimate event of the season, the Templeton Motors, Kelly's Cafe and Bar, 66km handicap event around the Wakanui - Hakatere course.

Lowry was one of a solid bunch of 20 riders who came together inside the last 10km of the event. He launched his sprint in sight of the line and held on gamely to see off the challenge of second place getter Simon White.

Gene Shurrock continued his good form, storming into third place with Frances Smith producing her best Club race taking the fourth place spoils.

Paul Macfie and Neil Wylie rounded out the top six.

Scratch marker Alex Hooper secured fastest time honours riding the course in 89.49. Co-markers Nathan Tew and Sam Letham took second and third time.

The juniors and Division 2 contested a 19km handicap event.

Connie Davidson broke her season drought with a top ride to take the win from the ever-improving Ethan Titheridge.

Maddison Clark secured the final podium position with another tough effort.

Caitlin Titheridge and Isabella Roulston had a nose to nose finish with Caitlin taking fourth place by the barest of margins over Isabella.

Back marker Matt Clough produced a solid ride to secure fastest time honours riding the distance in 35.11.

Kerry Clough saw off the challenge of second place getter Andy Skinner to take the win in Division 2 with Brian Ellis securing third and fastest time.

Next week the Club hosts the Mid Canterbury Championships around the Beach   Road block.