Back markers storm through the field

The back markers made short work of their handicap charging through the field in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Hinds Seed Cleaning, 57km handicap event around the Hinds block on Sunday, to find the front of the race early on the final lap.

They didn’t let up, laying to rest any thoughts of others getting a pull home.

Craig Domigan found the line the strongest to take the victory, riding the distance in a quick 74.35.

Kyle Gray picked up the second place spoils and time.

Jack Gorrie continues his run of good results securing the final podium position and third time.

Fellow backmarker Connor Toomey rode strongly to claim fourth place.

Cole Harris and Boston Harvey rounded out the top six.

Kristine Marriott lifted the Lauren Ellis Trophy for first women home.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 19km handicap event.

Oscar Gorrie was rewarded for a solid season of racing, riding strongly of the back mark to secure the win and in doing so record fastest time.

Oscar covered the course in 36.04.

Lucy Hudson was hot on his tail to take second place and in doing so took the Lauren Ellis trophy for first girl home.

Nic Dalley had a great ride to secure third place.

Jamie Hooper and Flynn O’Conner rounded out the top five.

Katherin Gorrie made it a great day for the Team Gorri, taking the victors spoils in division 2.  Stacey Hooper and Kenny Johnston secured the minor spots.

Next week the Club will contest a 60km handicap race around the Dawsons Road block.