Hendrikson has final say
Jelle Hendrikson made the trip to the Mid Canterbury lowlands a memorable one, taking the victors spoils in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 43km handicap event around the Methven block on Sunday.
Hendrikson’s efforts saw hm lift the Dean Cooksley Memorial Trophy.
The race was decided inside the last 100metres when Hendrikson hit the front and held on strongly to take the win from the ever-improving Bridget Scott.
Paul Summerfield worked hard to secure the final podium position, getting up over his brother Don Summerfield in the shadow of the line.
John Doherty and Richard Kirwan rounded out the top six in the big field that numbered close to 50 riders.
Back marker Andre Free rode the course in 53.37, to secure fastest time honours.
Co-marker Jack Gorrie, and Steve Hands recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 14km handicap race.
Carter Shepherd produced a standout ride to claim victory riding of the middle marks.
Jamie Hooper held on gamely to secure the second-place spoils.
Lucy Hudson continues to impress with a strong ride to claim third place.
Declan Gilbert and Nic Dalley were close behind to fill out the top 5 spots.
Scratch rider Oscar Gorrie covered the distance in 26.38, to record fastest time.
Stacey Hooper took division 2 bragging rights, taking the win from Alan Johns.
Brooklyn Richards claimed the future roadies spoils.
Next week the Club will travel to Rakaia to contest a 50km handicap race.
Hooper lifts Wylie Cup
Alex Hooper had the best of the charge to the line to secure victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 45km handicap race around the Christys Road block on Sunday.
Hooper’s efforts saw him lift the Allan Wylie Memorial Cup.
The winning bunch only found the front inside the final 400 metres and would have been acutely aware that back markers were hot on the tail, finishing only 17 seconds behind them.
Brad Hudson stormed into second place with the ever present Dave Knight stepping onto the final podium position.
Jason Wilson produced a solid ride to take fourth place.
Kaidyn Broomhall and Monique Brake rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker Connor Toomey rode the distance in 59.51, to claim fastest time honours.
Craig Domigan and Kyle Gray recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.
Dane Broomhall showed plenty of speed to charge away with the win and also recorded fastest time, riding the course in 39.53.
Lucy Hudson backed up last week top effort with a hard earned second place.
Nic Dalley continues to ride strongly, took third place.
Declan Gilbert and Jamie Hooper filled out the top five spots.
Stacey Hooper held on bravely to take division 2 honours from Toresa Hooper.
Next week the Club will travel to Methven to contest 43km handicap event.
Richards starts the New Year off with a win
Mike Richards made his step up from division 2 to open racing a memorable one when he took victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 37km handicap event around the Winchmore Church block on Sunday.
Richards efforts saw him lift the JC Blackburn Memorial Cup.
The race was only decided on the line with Richards getting the best in a close sprint to secure the win from Andrew Shepherd, and Matt Marshall.
Jason Bedford, Eamon Hooper, and Don Morrison were hot on their heels to round out the top six.
Scratch marker Kyle Gray claimed fastest time honours, riding the course in 45.51.
Craig Domigan and Jack Gorrie recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 17km handicap event.
Lucy Hudson produced a top ride to take the winners spoils.
Oscar Gorrie won a hotly contested sprint to secure second place from Flynn Scott.
Nic Dalley stormed into fourth place with Carter Shepherd close behind in fifth.
Back marker Blake Broomhall rode the distance in 30.58, to take fastest time.
Linda Summerfield had the best of division 2 recording the win from Stacey Hooper, and Nigel Leary.
Brooklyn Richards made it a good day for the Richards stable taking the winners honours in the 6km future roadies division from Isabella Harris, and Pippa Scott.
Next week the Club will contest a 45km handicap event around the Christy’s Road block.