Cyclist’s battle the elements

The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to the roads of Flemington on Sunday to contest the Calder Stewart, 60km handicap event on the Blackbridge block.

Not only did the cyclist battle each other but they had to content with the hot nor’west conditions that have largely been missing for the season.

The rising winds played into the hands of the back markers, who seized the opportunity and rode their way through the field, finding the front inside the final 10km.

Steve Hands showed he is coming into some great form, hitting the line strongly to secure a hard fought victory.

Hands efforts also saw him claim fastest time honours, riding the distance in 82.02.

Tony Ward showed his toughness to take the second place spoils.

Third placegetter Kyle Gray put in a good days work that also saw him take second time honours.

Mike Pearce produced a top shelf ride to see him into fourth place.

Cole Harris was hot on his heals in fifth place, with sixth placegetter Glen Gould recording third fastest time.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 20km handicap event.

Jack Gorrie has had the best possible start to his road racing career, recording back to back wins.

Jack produced a storming ride to get to the front and hold out the fast finishing back markers.

Scratch marker Zoe Spillane charged into second place and in doing so recorded a time of 32.51 to lift fastest time.

Zac Brookland stepped on to the final podium position for the second week running after another great ride.

Ryan Gallagher, Charlotte Neal, and Kaidyn Broomhall rounded out the top six.

Merv Grewar produced a great ride to keep the chasing bunch at bay to secure the division 2 spoils.

Brian Ellis led the bunch in to record second place from Allan Johns.

Next week the Club will contest the penultimate race of the season, a 64km handicap event around the Wakanui 7 rises course.