Knight to the fore

The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to the highveld of Methven on Sunday to contest a 46km handicap event.

Ben Knight proved to strong over the concluding stages to jump clear in the charge to the line to claim the victory.

Andrew Shepherd continued his rich vein of form securing second place.

Gary Weston put his sprinting skills to good use leading in the chasing bunch to take the third place spoils.

Hot on his heels was Don Sutton with the evergreen Neil Wylie, and Paul Brake rounding out the top half dozen.

Scratch rider Cole Harris backed up last week top effort with a strong ride to claim fastest time honours, riding the course in 67.27.

Co-markers Larry Neal and Tony Ward secured second and third time.

The juniors raced over 15km.

Carter Shepherd made in a great day for the Shepherd stable taking the win with a strong ride.

Zac Brookland continued his good form taking the second place spoils in a three up sprint.

Flynn Turnbull stepped onto the final podium position.

Jack Gorrie was in the thick of the finish to secure fourth place.

Thomas Stevenson and Charlotte Neal were close behind to fill fifth and sixth place.

Back marker Zoe Spillane claimed fastest time, riding the distance in 26.28.

Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.