Templeton in fine form

Ross Templeton reaped the rewards of some good recent training rides when he lifted the Dean Cooksley Memorial trophy in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s, 45km event contested on the roads around Methven on Sunday.

Templeton and his co-markers worked well to find the front of the race inside the final 10km. 

Templeton made the decisive move in the straight, jumping clear of his bunch to find the line strongly.

Paul Williams led the chasing bunch in to take the second place spoils.

Matt Marshall produced his best race of the season to secure the final podium position.

Don Morrison continued his good form to be in the thick of the finish to claim fourth place.

Jamie Smitheram and Don Sutton rounded out the top six.

Timaru visitor James Wilson lifted fastest time honours riding the course in 62.23.

Co-markers Kyle Gray and Larry Neal recorded second and third time respectively.

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

Honor Bradford had the final say in the kick to the line to record a hard fought win over second place getter Leah Reid.

Honor’s efforts also saw her secure fastest time honours riding the distance in 31.01.

Charlotte Neal produce a great ride to take third place with Kaidyn Broomhall backing up last weeks top effort with fourth place.

Brian Ellis had the best of the sprint finish to take division 2 victory from Kerry Clough and Kenny Johnston.

Next week the Club will travel to Rakaia to contest a 50km handicap event.