Chatterton reunited with Cup

Nigel Chatterton welcomed an old Cup back onto the mantelpiece having taken victory in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, White Fox and Jones Lawyers, 45km handicap event around the Dawson’s Road block on Sunday.

Chatterton first lifted the Cup 33 years ago as a relative new comer to the senior ranks.

Chatterton and his co-markers found the front of the race early into the final lap, riding clear of the bunch and held onto the winning margin to the finish line.

Paul Williams produced a top effort to secure the second place spoils.

Nick Ralston, back on the bike having had several years off, led in the chasing group to claim the final podium spot.

Don Morrison was in the thick of the finish to take fourth place.

Kyla Smith and Brian Ellis rode strongly to round out the top six.

Christchurch visitor Michael Audeau claimed fastest time honours, riding the distance in 62.05.

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

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

Charlotte Neal was in top form riding to victory to claim the juniors winners spoils.

First time starter Casey Brake had an awesome ride to take second place, seeing of the brave challenge of her little sister Eden Brake, who took the third place prize.

Fourth placegetter Jack Gorrie rode the course in 29.28 to secure fastest time honours.

Louie Audeau had a great ride to take fifth place.

Janette Hooper secured division 2 honours.

Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.