Ward toughs out victory

As the nor ’wester lifted so did the back markers chances of getting to the front of Tinwald Cycling Club’s, McIntosh Industries, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.

This proved to be the case with the scratch riders pushing hard to find the front of the race in the final 10km.

In the hard fought charge to the finish line into the head wind, it was the evergreen Tony Ward who had the final say, to take the victory and lift the shield in his father Eddie Ward’s name.

Co-markers Wayne Clement and Steve Hands secured second and third places respectively.

Brad Hudson was hot on their heels in fourth.

Rob Hooper and Richard Kirwan battled their way into the top six.

Ward’s riding time of 73.38 secured him fastest time honours with Clement and Hands taking second and third time.

Kristine Marriott rode strongly to secure the woman’s fastest time ribbon.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.

Jake Marshall went one better from the previous week to take the win and in doing so secured fastest time honours, riding the distance in 36.11.

Lily Davidson battled bravely in the blustery conditions to take second place.

Sue Templeton pulled out all the stops to hold out the chasing group to claim the major division 2 spoils.

Brian Ellis led the chasing group in to take second place and fastest time.

Husband and wife duo of Andy and Debbie Skinner were hot on his tail to take third and fourth places.

Next week the Club will contest a 60km handicap event around the Blackbridge block.