Brookland takes first senior victory
Mitch Brookland scored his maidan win when he claimed victory in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, Hinds Seed Cleaning, 48km handicap event around the roads of Hinds on Sunday.
The race was wide open leading into the concluding stages with a bunch of in excess of 20 riders coming together.
Brookland had the best of the finish, kicking strongly to secure the victory.
Kristine Marriott showed her sprinting prowess to take the second place spoils.
Mike Pearce continued his strong showings to step onto the final podium position.
Dave Knight produced his best ride of the season to secure fourth place.
Monique Brake and Mike Hanson rounded out the top half dozen.
Recently crowned New Zealand under 23 time trial championship Logan Currie, secured fastest time honours, riding the distance in quick 64.01.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Steve Hands recorded second and third fastest time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap race.
First starter Jack Gorrie had the best possible outcome, riding strongly to take the winners spoils.
Kaidyn Broomhall hung on bravely to secure second place.
Zac Brookland charged through the field to claim third place.
Cooper Spillane, Eliza McKenzie, and Charlotte Neal battled out the minors with Cooper edging out Eliza and Charlotte on the line.
Back marker Zoe Spillane recorded a time of 26.33 to lift fastest time honours.
Kenny Johnston claimed division 2 bragging rights with victory over Brian Ellis and Merv Grewar.
Next week the Club will contest a 60km handicap event around the Blackbridge block.
Alexander claims victory
After last weeks cancelled event the Tinwald Cycling Club got back on track, contesting the Netherby Meats, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.
Leading into the final 3km it was anyone race with the break riders, second to last group away, hitting the front.
Cam Alexander timed his sprint to perfection to hit the lead in the shadow of the line and hold on to claim the victory.
Tony Ward produced his trade mark tough ride to secure second place.
Third placegetter Mike Pearce continues to impress, led out the sprint strongly and held on for the final podium position.
Kristine Marriott fresh for a solid week of training was hot on their tails in fourth.
Sam Barltrop, Steve Caldwell, and Dave Knight ensured a grandstand finish, rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker Jordan Gilmore rode the course in 65.39 to claim fastest time honours.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Glen Gould recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.
Eliza McKenzie put her recent great track form to good use, riding strongly to find the front and hold for the win. Eliza’s effort also saw her record the fastest time, riding the distance in 32.14.
Charlotte Neal again showed her fight, recording second place having pushing Eliza right to the line.
Division 2 saw a bunch sprint with Janette Hooper getting up to take the victory from Debbie Skinner and Allan Johns.
Next week the Club will travel to Hinds to contest a 50km handicap event.
Waitangi weekend hit out
Bragging rights were up for grabs when the Tinwald Cycling Club contested the Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, The Sausage Man, 48km graded scratch event around the Wakanui block on Sunday.
All four grades where well represented with the final results wide open until the end.
“A” grade saw the visiting riders filling the podium positions, with Timaru rider Glen Gould timing his sprint to the second to claim the victory. Gould covered the distance in 67.47.
Close on his heels in second was Jordan Gilmore with Cam Alexander taking the third place spoils.
Gareth Lewis made a bold break with 2km to go and held on strongly to the secure “B” grade win.
Rob Hooper led in the chasing bunch to lift second place with Nick Grijns producing his best race of the season in third.
Jamie Smitheram continued his good form to claim the “C” grade win.
Paul Williams finished the race of strongly storming into second place with Paul Brake in the thick of the finish to take third.
Jake Jarman having his first start was the victor in “D” grade.
He was made to work hard by second placegetter Mark Smitheram with Patrick Barton rewarded for his hard efforts taking the final podium position.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Ryan Gallagher had enough in the tank to edge clear in the final 200 metres to take the win and secure fastest time honours, riding the course in 31.42.
Co-marker Honor Bradford had a great right to take second place by the barest of margins from the ever improving Charlotte Neal.
Kaidyn Broomhall secured the fourth place spoils.
Allan Johns took division 2 honours from Nigel Leary and Allan Broomhall.
Next week the Club will travel across the river to contest 47km handicap event at Terrace Downs.