Hudson takes Mt Somers Classic
The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to Mt Somers on Sunday to contest the Jims Test and Tag, 45km mass start event on the picturesque course through to Hakatere Station and back.
Brad Hudson proved to be the strongest in the charge to line in the lead 8 man breakaway to secure fastest time honours riding the course in 66.57.
Timaru visitor Hamish McDonald was right in the hunt taking the second place spoils from the evergreen Tony Ward.
Michael Templeton was in the thick of the finish with Sam Letham and Steve Hands rounding out the top six.
Special mention of junior rider Bailey O’Donnell’s solid effort in finishing with the lead group.
Back in the field there was plenty up for grabs with sealed handicap honours on the line.
Don Morrison worked hard to find himself well forward in the marks and held on gamely to secure the sealed handicap honours.
Drew Titheridge showed his recent training programme is working with a well deserved second place.
Doreen Lembke made a strong showing in claiming third place with Dave Sullivan, Kathy Hogarth and Kristine Marriott filling the first half dozen places.
The juniors and division 2 competed over 20km.
Abe O’Donnell kicked away at the finish to take victory with Caitlin Titheridge showing plenty of fight securing the second place spoils.
Ryan Jackson, who continues to ride strongly, secured third place with Bella Roulston, Oliver Davidson, and Ethan Titheridge right on his tail.
Dylan Leech produced a great ride to take sealed handicap honours from Daniel Marshall who dug deep to secure second place. Ryan Jackson took third from Bella Roulston and Oliver Davidson.
Janette Hooper had the better of her division 2 co-marker Andy Skinner in the charge to the line to take the win.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
Ineson Cup to Whiting
Wayne Whiting is having a season to remember, after picking up his second victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, Tavendale and Partners, 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.
Merv Ineson, a long time rider and supporter of the Club, was on hand to present the Cup in his name to Whiting.
With the chasing markers charging hard, Whiting made a bold solo bid bridging over to the front of the race before making one last effort to ride clear and claim the win.
Liz Wylie, building on her top ride last week, again claimed the second place spoils with her co-marker Brian Goodwin producing a top shelf effort to secure the final podium spot.
Matt Marshall showed plenty of strength to lead in a growing bunch of riders to claim fourth place. Marty Cuttle and Dave Knight rounded out the top six.
Scratch rider Simon Earl secured fastest time honours riding the course in 67.54 with co-markers Tony Ward and Michael Templeton on his tail taking second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Bella Roulston showed plenty of spirit in a four way sprint to the line to claim a hard fought victory.
Oliver Davidson, who has ridden himself into some form, took the second place spoils. The ever consistant Ryan Jackson found himself back on the podium with Ethan Titheridge in the thick of the finish taking fourth place.
Abe O’Donnell charged through the field to take fifth and fastest time honours riding the distance in 26.02. Mitchel Fitzsimmons and Caitlin Titheridge filled the next two position and time honours respectively.
Janette Hooper took division 2 victory from Kerry Clough and Harriet Sutton.
Next week the Club travels to Mt Somers to contest a 45km mass start.
Peach Cup lifted by Blackburn
The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event with the coveted Peach Cups up for grabs.
Bruce Blackburn alongside co-marker Liz Wylie worked hard off the front to maintain a gap to the chasing marks.
It was Blackburn who had the strongest sprint to claim the victory with Wylie on his tail to deservedly secure the second place spoils.
Don Morrison rode strongly to charge into third place with Lucy Kirwan producing a top effort taking fourth position.
A large bunch sprint determined the remainder of spots and fastest time honours.
Scratch rider Tony Ward produced a well timed sprint to take the fifth place spoils and fastest time honours covering the course in 71.13.
Co-markers Bailey O’Donnell and Sam Letham secured second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.
A good field of 15 youngsters took to the line with Caitlin Titheridge coming out victorious after a solid solo ride to catch the lead bunch before jumping clear on the finish line.
Ryan Jackson continued his good recent form with a hard fought second. Ethan Titheridge gave his big sister some cheek in the charge to the line to secure the third place spoils. Isabella Roulston, Maddy Lowry and Charlotte Gray rounded out the top six.
Scratch rider Abe O’Donnell rode the course in 25.22 to secured fastest time honours from co-marker Matt Clough.
Kerry Clough took division 2 honours from Janette Hooper who secured second and fastest time.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.