Templeton lifts Ineson Cups

Scratch rider Michael Templeton and his co-markers went through the field to set up a tight finish in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, 48km handicap event around the Wakanui block on Sunday.

Templeton claimed the victor’s spoils by the barest of margins over the evergreen Tony Ward, with Nathan Tew securing the final podium position.

The result rounded out a good day for the scratch markers with Templeton lifting the Club’s Patron, Merv Ineson’s cup and securing time honours, riding the course in 68.47.

Steve Hands, Nigel Douglas and Kristine Marriott rounded out the top six.

It was junior rider Bailey O’Donnell’s performance that caught the eye, riding away from his co-markers in the final 4km, underlining his potential in the sport of cycling.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap race.

Caitlin Titheridge was rewarded for some solid performances this season with a hard fought win, deservedly lifting the Ineson Cup for the cadets.

Her brother Ethan was right on her tail to secure second place and also second fastest time honours.

Abe O’Donnell charged through the field to take third place and was rewarded for a top ride with fastest time honours. Abe rode the distance in 25.26.

Jack Templeton and Oliver Davidson filled the next two positions.

Pete Resteaux took division 2 honours.

Next week the Club will travel to Mt Somers to contest a 45km mass start event.    

Leary lifts Peach Cup

Nigel Leary timed his run to perfection when winning Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Peach Cup, Canterbury Hotel, 45km handicap event around the Methven block on Sunday.

Leary and his co-markers worked hard to find the front inside the final 10km but their job was not over. A solid group of riders had formed behind them and were steadily chopping into their lead.

Leary and two of his co-markers, Michelle Davidson and Lucy Kirwan made a bid for glory in the final 2km, getting to the line with 3 seconds to spare over the chasing bunch.

Davidson and Kirwan were rewarded for their efforts securing second and third places respectively.

Aaron Fitzsimmons led the chasing group in to claim fourth place with Paul Macfie and Ross Templeton rounding out the top six.

Scratch marker Tony Ward took fastest time honours, riding the course in 64.42, with Michael Templeton and Nathan Tew securing second and third time.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.

Front markers Jacob Fitzsimmons and Emma Begg rode strongly keeping the chasing riders at bay. Jacob had the fastest finish to claim victory with Emma storming into second place.  Alyssa McGinity had a great ride to take the final podium position.  Sam Cuttle was fourth, with Josh Harkness and Lily Davidson rounding out the top half dozen.

Back marker Mitchell Fitzsimmons secured fastest time honours covering the distance in 23.49, with Oliver Davidson and Ethan Titheridge taking second and third time.

Jacquie Fitzsimmons rounded a good day for the family winning division 2 from Al Gilchrist and Beth Begg.

Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.

Close Racing Order of the Day

A large field of riders competed in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, LL Kirwan and Sons Ltd : AshburtonOnline, graded scratch event around the Blackbridge block on Sunday.

“A” and “B” battled over a 60km course with plenty of attacks and chases to ensure an exciting finish in both grades.

Michael Templeton had the final say in “A” grade, sprinting clear in the final stages to secure the victory, covering the distance in 83.33.

Tony Ward, who had been busy throughout the race took the second place spoils, with Bailey O’Donnell hot on his tail in third place.

“B” grade was also decided on the line with Matt Marshall drawing on all his experience to kick clear of the bunch in the closing stages to take the win, riding the course in 87.43

Glen Marshall finished strongly to secure second place, with Kristine Marriott producing one of her trade mark finishes to step onto the final podium spot.

After 40km of racing only the width of a tyre separated the place getters in “C” grade.

Jamie Smitheram made the most of his first start of the season seeing off the fast finishing Don Sutton to take the winner’s spoils.

Don Morrison showed he is coming into some good form with a strong finish to claim third place.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 20km handicap event.    

Emma Begg dug deep in the testing windy conditions to hold out all the chasers at bay and claim the win.

Ethan Titheridge showed his strength to take second place, with Oliver Davidson producing an eye catching ride to take third.

Scratch marker Abe O’Donnell secured fastest time honours riding the course in 30.37.

Beth Begg took division 2 honours with Les Brown close behind in second.

Next week the Club travels to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.


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