Waitangi weekend hit out

Bragging rights were up for grabs when the Tinwald Cycling Club contested the Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, The Sausage Man, 48km graded scratch event around the Wakanui block on Sunday.

All four grades where well represented with the final results wide open until the end.

“A” grade saw the visiting riders filling the podium positions, with Timaru rider Glen Gould timing his sprint to the second to claim the victory.  Gould covered the distance in 67.47.

Close on his heels in second was Jordan Gilmore with Cam Alexander taking the third place spoils.

Gareth Lewis made a bold break with 2km to go and held on strongly to the secure “B” grade win.

Rob Hooper led in the chasing bunch to lift second place with Nick Grijns producing his best race of the season in third.

Jamie Smitheram continued his good form to claim the “C” grade win.

Paul Williams finished the race of strongly storming into second place with Paul Brake in the thick of the finish to take third.

Jake Jarman having his first start was the victor in “D” grade.

He was made to work hard by second placegetter Mark Smitheram with Patrick Barton rewarded for his hard efforts taking the final podium position.

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

Ryan Gallagher had enough in the tank to edge clear in the final 200 metres to take the win and secure fastest time honours, riding the course in 31.42.

Co-marker Honor Bradford had a great right to take second place by the barest of margins from the ever improving Charlotte Neal.

Kaidyn Broomhall secured the fourth place spoils.

Allan Johns took division 2 honours from Nigel Leary and Allan Broomhall.

Next week the Club will travel across the river to contest 47km handicap event at Terrace Downs.