Alexander turns it around
Cam Alexander put the memories of a below par result a week earlier to take a hard fought win in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Aaron Stewart Memorial, McDonalds Family Restaurant, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.
Alexander and his co-markers were made to work for their win, only finding the front in the final straight.
In the bunch charge to the line it was Alexander who had the strength to pip second placegetter Gareth Lewis in the shadow of the finish line.
Ricky Brown continues to impress, secured the third place spoils.
Marty Cuttle produced his best race of the season storming into fourth place.
The ever improving Rueben Brown, and Christchurch visitor john Doherty rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker Steve Hands recorded a time of 64.33 to claim fastest time honours.
Co-markers Darryl Kircher and Craig Domigan took second and third time.
Th juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap race.
Isabella Inglis was in top form, not only lifting the winners trophy but also claiming fastest time, riding the distance in 27.02.
Isabella was pushed right to the line by second placegetter Olivia Ewing, who will be one to watch in the pending Club Championships.
Zac Brookland will be pleased with his days effort, recording third place.
Charlotte Neal, Copper Spillane, and Honor Bradford filled the top half dozen spots.
Merv Grewar continued his merry way with a win in division 2.
Next week the Club will contest a 60km event around the Blackbridge block.
Lewis bags the victory
Gareth Lewis secured victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Jims Test and Tag, 46km handicap event on the lowlands of Mt Somers on Sunday.
Lewis made a bold effort on the run home, breaking free of his bunch and finding the front with the finish line in sight to take the hard earned win.
Nigel Chatterton produce a tough ride to secure the second place spoils.
Don Morrison led in a three up bunch sprint to claim the final podium spot.
Matt Marshal, Brian Ellis, and Doreen Lembke filled the top half dozen placings.
Hamish McDonald build on last weeks good effort to claim fastest time honours, riding the distance in 65.38.
Tony Ward and Larry Neal took second and third time respectively.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Cooper Spillane had a great battle with his co-markers, getting home the strongest to take the win.
Penny Marriott having her first hit out for the season produced a top ride to take second place.
Isabel Wall continued her good form with a well-earned third place.
Fourth placegetter Conner Toomey claimed fastest time, riding the course in 29.22.
Zoe Spillane and Lucy Reeve rounded out the top six.
Merv Grewar secured bragging rides with victory in division 2.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
Domigan in good form
Timaru’s Craig Domigan had the final say in a large bunch sprint to take victory in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, Stoked Cycles, Spray Marks, 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.
The riders not only battled each other but also wet winter conditions that fortunately lifted mid race.
Domigan and his co-markers worked hard, only finding the front of the race inside the final 5km.
This set up a group charge to the line, with Domigan edging out second placegetter Steve Hands in the final dash.
Mark Summerfield stormed into third place with a strong finish.
Steve Caldwell was rewarded for a solid effort, taking the fourth place spoils.
The ever consistent Mike Pearce recorded fifth place with Mike Gallagher rounding out the top six.
Domigan also lifted fastest time honours, riding the distance in a quick 65.22.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Olivia Ewing made it a good day for the visiting riders, claiming the win in the junior event.
Charlotte Neal fought hard to hold out the chasing riders and take second place.
Ryan Gallagher produced his trade mark tough ride to secure third place.
Eliza McKenzie and Tom Reid rode great in tough conditions to take fourth and fifth places respectively.
Sixth placegetter Isabella Inglis recorded the fastest time, riding the course in 29.11.
Janette Hooper secured division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will trek to the low lands of Mt Somers to contest a 45km handicap event.