Tinwald Cycling Club season underway

Tinwald Cycling Club’s 2025/26 season kicked off on Sunday, with the Dpi / EmbriodMe graded scratch event around the Christys Road block, under pleasant spring sky’s.

“A” and “B” grade contested a 36km event with “C” and “D” grade battling it out over 27km.

Craig Domigan had the final say in the charge to the line to secure “A” grade honours over Michael Audeau, and Cole Harris.

Domigan covered the distance in 49.45.

Allan Broomhall secured “B” grade victory from Alex Hooper, and Basil Audeau.

Special mention to junior rider Lou Audeau who led “B” grade in with a strong ride.

“C” grade saw a small breakaway bunch contest a hard fought finish.  Nathan Richards found the line the strongest to take the win from Duncan Grant, and Paul Chapman.

In the tightest finish of the day, Eamon Hooper held on gamely to take the “D” spoils from Roger Wilson, and Teresa Hooper.

The juniors also contested a graded scratch race with “A” riding 18km, and “B” covering 9km.

Kaidyn Broomhall continued his good winter form to take victory in “A” grade, riding the course in 30.45.  Zac Brookland laid down a good ride to secure second with Cody Rollison taking the final podium position.

Jamie Hooper started his season off in the best possible way securing “B” grade honours.  Lucy Hudson showed plenty of heart to take second place with Declan Gilbert charging into third.

Mike Richards took division 2 bragging rights from Stacey Hooper, and Nig Leary.

Next week the Club will contest a 32km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.