Bancroft keeps field at bay

The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled north to contest the Jasama Farm, 43km handicap event on the picturesque Terrace Downs - Colderidge course on Sunday.

Front-marker Helen Bancroft rode strongly in the testing nor-west conditions to keep the chasing field at bay to take victory.

Ross Avis who produced his best ride of the season was rewarded with second place after making a bold solo bid to find the front in the second half of the race.

Nigel Douglas stormed into third place with an eye-catching ride.

German visitor Stefan Heuble had a day to remember taking fourth place spoils, with Myles O’Donnell and Rachel Thow rounding out the top six.

Scratch marker Campbell Pithie lifted fastest time honours covering the course in 65.55. Bailey O’Donnell and Hamish McDonald secured second and third time.

The juniors and division 2 competed over 15km.        

Maddi Lowry returned to the winners’ circle with a top ride, seeing of the spirited fast finishing challenge from second place getter Bella Roulston.

Oliver Davidson charged in third place, his efforts saw him claim second fastest time.

Alyssa McGinity secured fourth place, with fifth place getter Hayden Jefferson taking fastest time honours, riding the distance in 22.53.

Debbie Skinner went back to back claiming division 2 honours from Beth Begg. Brian Ellis took fastest time honours in a close finish with Janette Hooper.

Next week the Club travels to Hinds to contest a 50km handicap event.