SUTTON LIFTS BLACKBURN CUP

Ben Sutton had the perfect start racing in the senior ranks taking victory in Tinwald Cycling Club's, Mead Motors, Bedrock Bar and Grill, 36km handicap event around the Winchmore Church block on Sunday.

Sutton's victory came on the back of a well timed sprint in a bunch finish, earning him the Blackburn Cup, a trophy that has been presented to riders for the past 55 years.

John Uden started the New Year off with a solid second place leading in third place getter Bruce McClelland, who produced his best ride of the season.

Marty Cuttle, Doug Lowry and Shane Gerken rounded out the top six.

Brad Hudson secured fastest time honours riding the distance in 49.57, with co-markers Tony Ward and Nathan Tew taking second and third time.

The junior and division 2 raced over 18km.

Bella Roulston backed up her recent good results at the Denton Oval track carnival with a hard fought win. Bella held out the fast finishing Oliver Davidson by the barest of margins who claimed the second place spoils with co-marker Caitlin Titheridge right in the thick of the finish taking third place. Maddison Clark and Maddy Lowry rode strongly to fill the next two positions.

Scratch rider Matt Clough rode the course in 30.46 to secure fastest time honours from Abe O'Donnell and James Skinner.

Kerry Clough saw off all the challenges to take Division 2 victory from Drew Titheridge who claimed the fastest time spoils. Ronnie Campbell charged into third from Andy Skinner and Keryn O'Donnell.

Next week the Club contests the Wylie Cups around the Christys Road block.