Shurrock conquers picturesque Terrace Downs race

The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to Terrace Downs on Sunday to contest the AshburtonOnline, Terrace Downs Resort, Jasama Farm, 43km handicap event.

Riders were greeted with a picture perfect day enhancing the courses reputation as one of the best on the Clubs calendar.

Gene Shurrock made a decisive sole bid in the second half of the race and bridged across to the front markers before kicking on to take the victory and lift the Spicer Cup.

Doug Lowry and Shane Gerken chased hard making steady inroads into Shurrock's lead but the finish line came too early. Lowry led Gerken in to claim the second place spoils.

Kathy Askin held on bravely to secure fourth place with Dave Knight and Mike Kennish rounding out the top six.

Alex Hooper led in a solid bunch of back markers to claim fastest time honours riding the course in 64.37.

Co-markers Nathan Tew and Brad Hudson secured second and third time.

The juniors and Division 2 competed over 16km.

Timaru visitor Chase Domigan rode strongly off the front mark to take the win and step on top of the podium.

The fast finishing Oliver Davidson charged into second place and in doing so claimed third fastest time.

Ethan Titheridge continued his good form of late to take third place with Ryan Jackson in fourth.

Abe O'Donnell covered the course in 29.40 to secure fastest time honours from India Domigan.

John Harcourt powered to victory in Division 2 from Brian Ellis and Janette Hooper.

Next week the Club travels to Hinds to contest a 50km handicap race.