UDEN LIFTS ALAN WYLIE MEMORIAL CUP

A hot fine day greeted the riders in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Wylie Family, 45km handicap event around the Christys Road block on Sunday.

With the field starting to come together as the event progressed it was anyone’s race to take, leading into the last lap.

This proved to be the case with the first 30 riders crossing the line within 60 seconds of each other.

It was John Uden who had the final say in a tight charge to the line to claim the major spoils and lift the Alan Wylie Memorial Cup.

Mark Summerfield backed up his good race the previous week, to secure the second place spoils.

His father Paul Summerfield again had to play second fiddle to his son, storming into third place.

Michelle Knight produced a solid ride getting to the line in fourth place.

Paul Williams and Matt Clough rounded out the top six.

Scratch marker Stu Lowe showed plenty of strength, riding the course in 63.17 to secure the fastest time spoils.  Co-markers Darrell Kircher and Wayne Clement claimed second and third time.

The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.

Leeston junior Paige Keisanowski produced her best race of the season, riding off the front and holding the field at bay to secure the victory.

Courtney Elliott showed plenty of potential taking second place and fastest time honours, covering the distance in 34.33.

Hannah Robertson having her first start found the line strongly to take third place.

Ashton Stanger took fourth place and second time honours, with younger brother Ethan in fifth place.

Brian Ellis took division 2 bragging rights, with Jason Stanger securing fastest time and second place.

Next week the Club travels to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.