Bancroft sees off challengers.

Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to Rakaia on Sunday to compete for the John Cleary Memorial Trophy.

The 50km handicap event attracted a good field of close to 50 riders.

Front maker Helen Bancroft had a day to remember, keeping the entire field at bay to score the victory.

The win was not ensured until the finish line, with Kerry Clough leading in the chasing bunch a mere 25 seconds behind Bancroft.

Lucy Kirwan rode strongly to secure the final podium position.

Brendan Davidson was in the thick of the finish to claim the fourth place spoils.

Liz Wylie and Dave Kiesanowski rounded out the top six.

Scratch marker Michael Templeton secured fastest time honours, riding the course in 69.41.  Co-markers Tony Ward and Hayden Jefferson claimed second and third time.

Leeston visitor Damian Corbet rode a super race to take the win in the junior 18km handicap event.

Paige Kiesanowski continued her good run of form to claim the second place spoils.

Ethan Stainger backed up last week’s win with a solid ride to secure third place.

Big brother Ashton Stainger took fourth and second fastest time honours.

Pocket rockets Jack Templeton and Lily Davidson made up the top half dozen.

Scratch rider Maddi Lowry secured fastest time honours riding the distance in 33.26.

Janette Hooper saw off the challengers in division 2 to take the win from Brian Ellis and Sue Templeton.

Next week the Club will contest a 48km graded scratch race around the Wakanui Beach block.