Long time between drinks for Shurrock
Tinwald Cycling Club stalwart Dave Shurrock turned the clock back several decades when he sprinted to victory in the Stronechrubie, 48km handicap cycle race at Mount Somers on Sunday.
Shurrock recalled the last time he lifted a Club trophy would have been in the 1990’s.
He and co-marker Liz Wylie worked strongly together to keep the chasing groups at bay on the back country course.
Shurrock getting the nod on the line in a spirited finish with Wylie, who continued her great season form with a well-deserved second place.
Michelle Davidson rode strongly to secure the final podium position.
Tony McManus will be pleased with his efforts claiming the fourth place spoils.
Kaylib Gorrie led the chasing bunch in with a strong sprint to claim fifth place from Leeston regular Steve Caldwell.
Scratch marker Kyle Grey showed real strength breaking clear from his co-maker to claim fastest time honours, riding the course in 64.52.
Mike Pearce and Larry Neal secured second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contest a 16km handicap event.
Jack Gorrie secured victory on his home course with a great ride.
Not to be out done his younger brother Oscar Gorrie was in the thick of the finish to claim second and complete the Gorrie quinella.
Louie Audeau backed up last week’s good ride with a strong finish to take third place.
Connor Spillane was in fourth place, with his big sister Zoe Spillane claiming fastest time honour, covering the distance in 27.18.
Ange Leadley secured division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
Morrison on top
Don Morrison chalked up a hard fought victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Stoked Cycles, Netherby Meats, 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.
The final outcome was decided in the shadow of the finish line with Morrison getting up to claim the major spoils.
Kenny Johnston produced his best performance of the season to secure second place.
Nina Bradford will be pleased with her days work, claiming the final podium position.
Dave Shurrock and Liz Wylie were in the thick of the finish to record fourth and fifth places respectively.
Scratch mark Michael Audeau led the chasing group in to record fastest time honours, riding the distance in 66.47.
Kyle Grey and Thomas Audeau recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
The juniors result was also decided in a group sprint, with Honor Bradford having the final say to lift the silverware.
Louie Audeau made it a good day for Team Audeau, securing the second place spoils.
Ryan Gallagher was hot on his heels in third place.
Charlotte Neal and Isabel Wall filled the top five spots.
Sixth placegetter Jack Gorrie rode the course in 28.26 to lift fastest time honours.
Katherine Gorrie took division 2 bragging rights from Janette Hooper.
Next week the Club travels to Mount Somers to contest a 45km handicap event.
Knight to the fore
The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to the highveld of Methven on Sunday to contest a 46km handicap event.
Ben Knight proved to strong over the concluding stages to jump clear in the charge to the line to claim the victory.
Andrew Shepherd continued his rich vein of form securing second place.
Gary Weston put his sprinting skills to good use leading in the chasing bunch to take the third place spoils.
Hot on his heels was Don Sutton with the evergreen Neil Wylie, and Paul Brake rounding out the top half dozen.
Scratch rider Cole Harris backed up last week top effort with a strong ride to claim fastest time honours, riding the course in 67.27.
Co-markers Larry Neal and Tony Ward secured second and third time.
The juniors raced over 15km.
Carter Shepherd made in a great day for the Shepherd stable taking the win with a strong ride.
Zac Brookland continued his good form taking the second place spoils in a three up sprint.
Flynn Turnbull stepped onto the final podium position.
Jack Gorrie was in the thick of the finish to secure fourth place.
Thomas Stevenson and Charlotte Neal were close behind to fill fifth and sixth place.
Back marker Zoe Spillane claimed fastest time, riding the distance in 26.28.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.