Davidson, One from One
First time starter George Davidson had a day to remember when he took out Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 50km handicap event around the roads of Rakaia on Sunday.
The victory saw him lift the John Cleary Memorial trophy.
Davidson and his co-markers would have been well aware of a large group of riders cutting into there lead over the concluding stages but dug deep to cross the line with 25 seconds to spare.
Matt Ward having his first start of the season sprinted strongly to secure second place.
Matt Marshall continued his stellar season with a hard fought third place.
The evergreen Paul Williams was in the thick of the finish to claim fourth position.
John Holdem led the chasing bunch in to take fifth place with Gareth Lewis rounding out a great ride in sixth.
Scratch marker Kyle Gray rode the course in 72.47 to lift fastest time honours.
Co-markers Tony Ward and Larry Neal secured second and third time respectively.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.
Kaidyn Broomhall who continues to go from strength to strength, had a top ride to record the victory.
Charlotte Neal was right on his tail in second place.
Zoe Spillane filled the final podium position, covering the distance in 26.43 to also record the fastest time.
Zac Brookland was hot on her tail in fourth position.
Division 2 spoils went to Kerry Clough from Kenny Johnston, and Brian Ellis.
Next week the Club will contest a graded scratch race over 48km around the Wakanui Beach block.
Templeton in fine form
Ross Templeton reaped the rewards of some good recent training rides when he lifted the Dean Cooksley Memorial trophy in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 45km event contested on the roads around Methven on Sunday.
Templeton and his co-markers worked well to find the front of the race inside the final 10km.
Templeton made the decisive move in the straight, jumping clear of his bunch to find the line strongly.
Paul Williams led the chasing bunch in to take the second place spoils.
Matt Marshall produced his best race of the season to secure the final podium position.
Don Morrison continued his good form to be in the thick of the finish to claim fourth place.
Jamie Smitheram and Don Sutton rounded out the top six.
Timaru visitor James Wilson lifted fastest time honours riding the course in 62.23.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Larry Neal recorded second and third time respectively.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.
Honor Bradford had the final say in the kick to the line to record a hard fought win over second place getter Leah Reid.
Honor’s efforts also saw her secure fastest time honours riding the distance in 31.01.
Charlotte Neal produce a great ride to take third place with Kaidyn Broomhall backing up last weeks top effort with fourth place.
Brian Ellis had the best of the sprint finish to take division 2 victory from Kerry Clough and Kenny Johnston.
Next week the Club will travel to Rakaia to contest a 50km handicap event.
White lifts Wylie Memorial
Simon White built on last weeks good ride to achieve the best possible outcome when he took victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Wylie Family, Shona McGrath Mystery Teams event raced over 45km around the Christies Road block on Sunday.
White’s efforts saw him lift the Alan Wylie Memorial Cup.
White found the front late in the race and was able to jump clear of his bunch to go to the line uncontested.
Behind him a good battle was on to see who filled the final podium spots.
Ross Templeton had the best of the finish to take a second place, with first time starter Allan Broomhall producing a top effort to secure third place.
Scratch marker Larry Neal claimed fastest time honours riding the course in 63.40.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Tony Ward recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.
First time start Kaidyn Broomhall ensured the Broomhall family had a day to remember, riding a great race to take the winners flag.
Second placegetter Charlotte Neal equalled her fathers efforts by taking fastest time honours, riding the distance in 42.15.
Thomas Stevenson dug deep to secure the final podium position.
Division 2 saw a bunch finish, with Janette Hooper getting the nod on the line to take the win from Kerry Clough, and Brian Ellis. Roger Wilson secured time honours.
Next week the Club will travel to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.