Tight finishes order of the day

The Tinwald Cycling Club took to the roads of Flemington to contest the LL Kirwan and Sons Ltd : AshburtonOnline, 57km graded scratch event.

Timaru cyclist Craig Domigan had the final say in the charge to the line to take the honours in A grade, riding the distance in 81.01.

Larry Neal lead out the charge to the finish and held on strongly to take the second place spoils.

The ever consistent Kyle Gray secured third place.

B grade was also decided on the line with Dave Knight digging deep to lift the silverware.

Don Sutton gave plenty of cheek to claim second place with John Uden producing his best effort of the season taking the final podium spot.

C and D grade battled it out over 38km.

Sam Cuttle had the best of another bunch finish to take the major prize in C grade.

Jelle Hendrikson found the line strongly to secure second place with Paul Brake charging into third place.

Tamara Grant showed great fine when claiming the D grade winners spoils.

Brain Ellis was hard on Grant’s heels to take second place with Lucy Kirwan pulling out a top ride to secure third place.

The junior and division 2 contested a 19km handicap event.

Zac Brookland laid down his best performance of the season to take the victory.

Zoe Spillane rode strongly to take second place.

Back marker Mitch Brookland continued his good form to secure third place and fastest time honours, riding the course in 29.41.

Charlotte Neal, Eliza McKenzie, and Isabella Inglis rounded out the top six.

Merv Grewar claimed division 2 bragging rights, from Kenny Johnston, and Janette Hooper.

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