Smitheram lifts Cavill Memorial

Mark Smitheram, and his co-marker Liz Wylie keep the entire field at bay to take the victors’ spoils in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Naigara, 60km handicap race around the Blackbridge block on Sunday.

With the chasing bunches coming together later in the race and charging hard, the front markers kept the pace on up front ensuring they were not caught.

Smitheram had the better of the two-up sprint to lift the Brian Cavill Memorial shield from a game Liz Wylie.

Mike Gallagher led the chasing group in to take the final podium position.

Kristine Marriott showed some good form leading into next weekend’s Club Championships securing fourth place. Coleman Burke and Rachel Thow rounded out the top six.

Scratch maker Tony Ward rode the course in 84.23 to claim fastest time honours from Steve Hands and Wayne Clement.  

The juniors and division 2 contested a 20km handicap event.

Maddi Lowry had the final say in the junior event, kicking clear in the finishing straight to secure the win.

Leeston visitor Ashton Stanger had a strong ride to take second place and third fastest time honours.

Bailey Stark produced an awesome first up ride to claim third spot.

Brea Roderick charged into fourth place and took second time, while Ethan Titheridge continued his good form riding the distance in 31.39 to lift fastest time honours.

Paige Kiesanowski rounded out the top six.

Lucy Clough took division 2 honours from Hillary Singlewood and Kerry Clough.

Next week Club titles will be up for grabs around the Wakanui Beach block.