One from one for Nicholls
Ollie Nicholls made his first up start for the Tinwald Cycling Club a memorable one, when he took victory in the RMF Silva, 45km handicap event around the Dawson Road block on Sunday.
In a final hit out before heading off shore to compete in a number of international downhill mountain bike events, Nicholls and his co-markers rode a steady tempo ensuring the chasing bunches where kept at a distance.
In the charge to the line it was Nicholls who had the final say to take the win, edging out Paul Brake in a tight finish.
For the second week running Andrew Shepherd produced another solid effort to secure the final podium position.
Matt Ward had a great ride to take fourth place.
Charlotte Cox and Simon Chapman were rewarded for strong rides with the fifth and sixth place spoils.
Scratch marker Craig Domigan, having his final race day hit out before contesting next weeks Tour of Southland, secured fastest time honours, riding the course in 59.33.
Kyle Gray who will also be heading south next week recording second time, with Tony Ward taking third time.
The juniors contested a 15km handicap event.
It was a good day for first up starts with James Reid holding on bravely to lift the cup and winners spoils.
Carter Shepherd kept the Shepherd flag flying with a great ride to take second place.
Jack Hooper stormed through the field from the back mark to secure third, and fastest time honours, covering the distance in 27.43.
Charlotte Neal and Thomas Stevenson rounded out the top five.
Next week the Club will contest a 45km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
Successful return for Hooper
Alex Hooper made a successful return to the bike on Sunday when taking victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Mathieson Chartered Accounts, Brad Hudson Flooring, 38km handicap event on the Wakanui – Hakatere course.
Hooper and his co-markers worked well together before combining with several chasing bunches to see them stay away from the pursuing marks.
In the charge to the line it was Hooper who had the best of the finish to take the win, with Chris Gilbert showing strength to secure the second place spoils.
The ever present Gary Weston stormed into third place, with Andrew Shepherd hot on his heals in fourth.
Roger Wilson and Paul Brake rounded out the top six.
Solo scratch marker Kyle Gray produced an eye catching ride to secure fastest time honours, riding the course in 50.39.
Gareth Lewis and Mitch Brookland had a good day at the office, recording second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Charlotte Neal handled the windy conditions like a pro to take a hard earned win.
Zac Brookland claimed second place and fastest time honours, covering the distance in 39.15.
Rachel Shurrock produced a tough effort to secure division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will contest a 45km handicap event around the Dawsons Road block.
Family quinella for the Hoopers
The husband and wife team of Eamon and Teresa Hooper made every post a winner on Sunday when they filled the top two positions in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, ACL, PURE Sports Nutrition, 32km handicap race around the Wakanui Beach block.
Riding off the front mark, Team Hooper and their co-markers worked well together to keep the charging chasing bunches at bay, with Eamon securing the victory with Teresa in second place.
Brian Roulston turned the clock back with a strong finish to secure the final podium position.
Dave Shurrock also produced a great ride to take the fourth place spoils.
Nigel Leary and Kerry Clough rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker Kyle Gray rode the distance in a quick 41.38, to take fastest time honours.
Co-markers Craig Domigan and Michael Audeau recorded second the third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Louie Audeau backed up last week’s top effort to take the victory in the junior event and also recorded fastest time, riding the course in 27.10.
Zac Brookland pushed the victor all the way to the line and was rewarded with second place.
Not to be out done by his parents, Jack Hooper had a good day claiming third place.
Charlotte Neal and Eliza McKenzie both returning from last weeks junior Tour of Southland rounded out the top five.
Rachel Shurrock secured Division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will contest a 36km handicap event on the Wakanui – Hakatere course.