Ward has final say
Tony Ward scooped the major spoils in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, 45km handicap event around the Methven block on Sunday.
In doing so he lifted the Dean Cooksley Memorial trophy along with the fastest time ribbon.
With lifting winds it was made for the back markers to make their way through the field and this proved to be the case.
Ward and his co-markers found the front inside the final 5km, with the result hinging on who had enough sting in their legs to finish off the sprint.
Ward found the line strongly to take victory, recording a time of 70.46. Oliver Davidson charged into second place and lifted second fastest time honours. Steve Hands secured the final podium position and third time.
Wayne Clement produced a solid ride to take fourth spot.
Steve Caldwell and Dave Knight tamed the conditions to round out the top six.
Caitlin Titheridge showed her growing potential in the sport, securing the women’s fastest time ribbon in her first season in the senior ranks.
Janette Hooper took division 2 honours.
Next week the Club travels to Rakaia to contest a 50km handicap event.
Reid takes Wylie Memorial
Rachel Reid continued her rise in the sport of cycling, securing victory in the Tinwald Cycling Club, Wylie Family, 45km handicap event around the Christys Road block on Sunday.
Reid and her co-markers maintained a solid pace from the start, ensuring the chasing groups were kept at bay.
In the charge to the line it was Reid who had the final say seeing off the spirited challenge from the Hudson duo, Emma and father in law Brent, who secured second and third places respectively.
Liz Wylie’s good season continues, claiming the fourth place spoils.
Kerry Clough and Lucy Kirwan led the chasing group in to round out the top six.
Scratch marker Cathal Guiney recorded the fastest time, riding the course in 63.45. Co-markers Tony Ward and Oliver Davidson claimed second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.
Penny Marriott pulled out a top shelf ride to take the win and lift the major spoils.
Mitch Brookland continued his good season form to secure second place.
Ethan Titheridge backed up a solid weekend of riding having competed at the Denton Oval Track Carnival, claiming fastest time honours, covering the distance in a slick 27.01.
Jack Templeton and Zoe Spillane filled the top five spots.
Janette Hooper took the win and fastest time honours in division 2, with Sue Templeton coming in a close second.
Next week the Club travels to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.
Clement kicks the New Year off with win
Wayne Clement kicked the New Year off in style, winning Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 36km handicap event around the Winchmore Church block on Sunday.
Not only did Clement lift the winner’s cup, but he also took fastest time honours, riding the course in 50.33.
Riding off the first break mark, Clement and his co-markers worked hard to find the front bunch in the concluding stages.
There were plenty of chances inside the final kilometre, but Clement had the best kick to the line, beating in co-markers Shane Brookland and Steve Hands, who were rewarded for a hard ride with podium places, and second and third fastest times respectively.
Kristine Marriott carried over her good end of year form to take fourth place. Neil Wylie, and young Alex Holmes, having his first senior start, rounded out the top six.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 18km handicap event.
Zoe Spillane made the trip north worth her while securing the victory.
Brothers Zach and Mitch Brookland claimed the second and third place spoils.
Scratch marker Ethan Titheridge ripped up the course to take fourth place and secure fastest time honours, riding the distance in 26.13.
Debbie Skinner took division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will contest a 45km handicap event around the Christy’s Road block.