Spirited racing order of the day

The Tinwald Cycling Club took to the roads of Eiffelton on Sunday to contest the LL Kirwan and Sons Ltd, AshburtonOnline graded scratch event around the Blackbridge block.

“A” and “B” grade competed over 57km whilst “C” and “D” grade battled it out over 38km.

Thomas Audeau had the final say in “A” grade getting up in a tight finish to beat second place getter Larry Neal.  Audeau rode the distance in 86.55.

Cole Harris produced a great fresh up ride to take third place with Mitch Brookland in fourth.  

“B” grade was also decided on the line with Shane Brookland taking the winners spoils in a photo finish with Marcel Smithers.

Ben Ward battled bravely to secure third place with Ross Templeton, leading in the chasing bunch, to secure fourth place.

Jelle Hendrikson will be happy with his days work taking victory in “C” grade leading in the bunch sprint with the ever improving Mark Smitheram taking second place.

Chris Reid took the final podium spot with Paul Brake in fourth.

“D” grade spoils went to first time starter Emma Waite, who produced a great finish to take the win from the fast finishing Andrew Shepherd.

Kenny Johnston stormed into third place with Brian Ellis hot on his tail in fourth.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 19km handicap event.

Zac Brookland having his first hit out for the season dug deep in the charge to the line to lift the winner’s trophy.

Jack Gorrie was game in defeat to secure the second place spoils.

Scratch marker Zoe Spillane took third place and in doing so also recorded fastest time honours, riding the course in 34.57.

Zoe’s younger brother Cooper Spillane claimed fourth place with Louie Audeau, and Carter Shepherd rounding out the top six.

Harriett Sutton took division 2 bragging rights, securing a hard fought victory from Lucy Kirwan, and Ryan Spillane.

Next week the Club will travel to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.