Ellis claims victory

Brian Ellis recorded his first victory after many years of trying in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Niagara Saw Milling, Aaron Stewart Memorial, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.

With a large field exceeding 60 riders, there were plenty of chances.

Ellis and his co-markers worked hard to keep the chasing riders at bay before he and Kerry Clough made the decisive break, riding clear of the group, and chasing down the front marker in the shadow of the finish line.

Ellis had the final say in the sprint to take the spoils, with Kerry Clough deservedly securing second place after producing his best performance of the season.

Limit rider Helen Bancroft bravely held on to claim the final podium position.

Marrisa McDonald and Debbie Skinner stuck to their tasks to round out the top 5 spots.

Meanwhile back in the field the scratch markers were fighting out for fastest time and the honour of lifting the Aaron Stewart Memorial Trophy for the first time.

It was his friend and fellow bike rider Darryl Kircher, who found the line the strongest to claim the honours, riding the distance in 66.12.

Stu Lowe and Tony Ward took second and third time.

The juniors competed over 16km.

Maddi Lowry had a super race to find the front and finish strongly to take the win.

Lily Davidson continued her good season with a solid second place finish.

Ethan Titheridge stormed into third and in doing so also took second fastest time honours.

Oliver Davidson produced a great rider off scratch to take fourth spot and fastest time honours, covering the course in 25.55.

Matt Clough and Jenna Borthwick rounded out the top 6.

Next week the Club travels to Chertsey to contest a 54km handicap event.