FRONT MARKERS KEEP BIG FIELD AT BAY

For the second week in a row the front markers worked well together to keep a large field of some 70 riders at bay in Tinwald Cycling Club's, AshburtonOnline, Kelly's Cafe and Bar, 36km handicap event around the roads of Winchmore on Sunday.

The final result was determined on the line with the barest of margins between all of the place getters.

Angela Smith, in her first full season of road racing, secured victory and with it the Bushell Memorial Trophy.  Glen Moore claimed second place spoils having reacquainted himself with the bike after many years chasing a rugby ball around.  Alex Crawford and the pride of Team Celtic Cycling Paul Summerfield filled third and fourth respectively.  Pam Harcourt continued her good start to the season grabbing fifth place.

Scratch rider Hamish Wright claimed fastest time honour from co-markers Craig Domigan and Tony Ward, riding the distance in 48.53.

The under 17's and division 2 riders competed over 16km in handicap format.  Laurent Fifield held too many guns getting to the front and finishing strongly to claim victory and second fastest time.  Co-marker Josh Donaldson was close behind securing second place and third time.  Alex Wootton pulled out a top sprint to snatch third place from Livvie Kennedy in fourth.  Julia Tarbotton was on their wheels to grab fifth spot.  Sam Cullimore continued his good form riding the course in 27.59 to claim fastest time honours.

Emma Hudson claimed top podium position in the division 2 ranks from Janette Hooper and Helen Bancroft. 

The under 15's rode 8km, Team Domigan secured the quinella with India riding a super race to grab victory from her little brother Chase.  Alex Holmes had the better of a tough sprint finish to grab third place by the smallest of margins over Abe O'Donnell and James Skinner.

Bailey Kershaw took fastest time from co-markers Kees Donaldson and Bailey O'Donnell, with a time of 15.42.

Next week the Club will race a 38km handicap event on Wilson Road, Wakanui.