Wilson holds on gamely to take victory

Ashley Wilson proved to strong when taking victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, PURE Sport Nutrition, ACL, 32km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.

Wilson and his bunch worked well finding the front early into the final lap, before he made a bold solo bid for glory in the final couple of kilometres.

The chasing bunch was making solid headway into his lead in the concluding stages but came up seconds short.

Maddie Lowry produced a strong ride to secure the second place spoils.

Jelle Hendrikson put in a good days work to take the final podium spot.

Paul Chapman will be happy with his early season form storming into fourth place.

Roger Wilson and Anthony White rounded out the top six.

Kyle Gray laid down another strong ride in his preparation for the upcoming Tour of Southland, earning him fastest time honours, riding the course in 42.45.

Steve Hands and Brett Grieve secured second and third time respectively.

The juniors contested a 16km handicap event.

Charlotte Neal round out her preparation for this weekends Yunca junior Tour of Southland in the best possible way, taking victory with a great ride.

Oscar Gorrie having his first race day start, produced a strong effort to take the second place spoils.

Big Brother, Jack Gorrie was hot on his heels in third place.

Fourth place getter, Jesse Johnson took fastest time honours, riding the distance in 26.37.

Next week the Club will contest a 38km handicap event on the Wakanui – Hakatere Course.