Neal tames the tough conditions

The tough windy conditions had its say in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, White Fox and Jones Lawyers, 45km handicap event around the Dawsons Road block on Sunday.

The conditions set up a chance for the scratch markers to work their way through the field for victory, and they took the opportunity, finding the front inside the final 3 kilometres.

Larry Neal had the best of the four up sprint to claim the major spoils, and in doing so recording the fastest time of 63.02.

Kyle Gray who continues to impress, picked up second place.

Steve Hands secured the final podium position.

Tony Ward dug deep to take fourth place.

The ever improving Mike Pearce, and Cole Harris rounded out the top six.  

The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap ride.

Front marker Tom Reid produced a top shelf effort to keep the chasing marks at bay to lift the trophy.

It was a great day for the Reid stable, with Tom’s big sister Leah Reid laying down her best ride of the season to secure second place.

Isabel Wall was in the thick of the finish to record a well-deserved third placing.

Cooper Spillane made his trip north worthwhile with a solid ride to record fourth place.

Fifth place getter Mitch Brookland claimed fastest time honours, riding the distance in 22.29.

Fellow scratch marker Cam Anderson was hot on his tail in sixth pace.

Ryan Spillane had the final to take the win in Division 2, from Kerry Clough and Kenny Johnston.

Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.