Bold Effort Secures Kirwan Victory

Lucy Kirwan showed real grit when securing victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Hinds Seed Cleaning, Paul Wylie Cyclerama, 48km handicap event at Hinds on Sunday.

In doing so she lifting one of the Club’s oldest trophies, the 94 year old Boomerang Cup.

Kirwan put everything on the line making a solo break 10km from the finish and held out a determined chasing bunch by 9 seconds.

Matt Marshall led the chasing group in to claim the second place spoils with Kristine Marriott in the thick of the finish securing third place.

Geoff Rhodes produced one of his best performances of the year to take fourth place.

Richard Kirwan could only look on as his wife secured the win but finished strongly to take fifth place with John Harcourt in sixth.

Steve Hands led in fellow scratch markers Brad Hudson and Tony Ward to take fastest time honours, riding the course in 71.51.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 17km handicap event.

Maddie Lowry had a great ride to stay away from the back markers to secure the win.

Matt Clough stormed through the field from the scratch mark to claim second and fastest time honours covering the distance in 31.53.

Hot on his tail in third place was Oliver Davidson with Ethan Titheridge, Connie Davidson, and Suzie Leech rounding out the top six.

Debbie Skinner backed up last week’s maiden victory, taking line honours in division 2.

Nicole Ellis charged into second place with Hilary Singlewood claiming the final podium position.

Brian Ellis secured fastest time honours.

Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.