Cuttle to strong

It was the survival of the strongest in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Brad Hudson Flooring, 38km handicap event on the Wakanui – Hakatere course on Sunday.

The gusty nor ’wester tested the field, with Marty Cuttle showing real strength in the charge to the line to take a hard fought victory.

Duncan Grant backed up a solid effort in the first race of season with a bold second place.

Christchurch visitor Alex Mann hit the line strongly to secure the final podium position.

Don Sutton put his winter training programme to good use, storming into fourth place.

Bridget Scott and Dave Knight rounded out the top six.

Craig Domigan was hot on the tail of the front runs to claim fastest time honours, riding the distance in 53.16.

The juniors and division 2 contested a reduced 13km event.

Katie Rollison having her first start of the season, made it a memorable one claiming the victors spoils.

Nic Dalley has been on the rise every week and was rewarded for a great ride with second place.

Jamie Hooper continues to be in the thick of finishes, secured third place.

Declan Gilbert is another having his first season of racing, showed real grit to take fourth place.

Blake Broomhall and Zac Brookland filled out the top six spots.

Back marker Kaidyn Broomhall rode the course in 22.28 to lift fastest time honours.

Stacy Hooper took division 2 bragging rights from Mike Richards.

Next week the Club will contest a 45km handicap event around the Dawsons road block.