Templeton Duo to the Fore
The father – son duo of Ross and Michael Templeton scooped the major prizes in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Jims Test and Tag, 45km mass start event on Sunday.
Battling against a solid westerly on the outward leg from Mt Somers to the old shearers’ huts at Hakatere Station, the field split into a number of bunches with a lead group of 10 riders.
The quick run home saw several of the group peel off, leaving six riders to contest the finish.
It was Michael Templeton, who for the second week running, had the final say and claim the victory, covering the distance in 72.35.
Brad Hudson produced a top ride to take the second place spoils, with Hamish McDonald in the thick of the finish to take the final podium position.
Steve Hands, Rob Hooper and Ross Templeton rounded out the top six.
Templeton senior’s sterling ride to stay with the lead bunch saw him deservedly lift the sealed handicap honours.
Ryan Jackson pulled out his best ride of the season to claim second place in the sealed handicap, with Timaru visitor Doreen Lembke taking the third place spoils.
Junior rider Alyssa McGinity bravely battled the elements and was justly rewarded for her efforts claiming line and sealed handicap honours.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event on the Grahams Road block.
Templeton lifts Ineson Cups
Scratch rider Michael Templeton and his co-markers went through the field to set up a tight finish in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, 48km handicap event around the Wakanui block on Sunday.
Templeton claimed the victor’s spoils by the barest of margins over the evergreen Tony Ward, with Nathan Tew securing the final podium position.
The result rounded out a good day for the scratch markers with Templeton lifting the Club’s Patron, Merv Ineson’s cup and securing time honours, riding the course in 68.47.
Steve Hands, Nigel Douglas and Kristine Marriott rounded out the top six.
It was junior rider Bailey O’Donnell’s performance that caught the eye, riding away from his co-markers in the final 4km, underlining his potential in the sport of cycling.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap race.
Caitlin Titheridge was rewarded for some solid performances this season with a hard fought win, deservedly lifting the Ineson Cup for the cadets.
Her brother Ethan was right on her tail to secure second place and also second fastest time honours.
Abe O’Donnell charged through the field to take third place and was rewarded for a top ride with fastest time honours. Abe rode the distance in 25.26.
Jack Templeton and Oliver Davidson filled the next two positions.
Pete Resteaux took division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will travel to Mt Somers to contest a 45km mass start event.
Leary lifts Peach Cup
Nigel Leary timed his run to perfection when winning Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Peach Cup, Canterbury Hotel, 45km handicap event around the Methven block on Sunday.
Leary and his co-markers worked hard to find the front inside the final 10km but their job was not over. A solid group of riders had formed behind them and were steadily chopping into their lead.
Leary and two of his co-markers, Michelle Davidson and Lucy Kirwan made a bid for glory in the final 2km, getting to the line with 3 seconds to spare over the chasing bunch.
Davidson and Kirwan were rewarded for their efforts securing second and third places respectively.
Aaron Fitzsimmons led the chasing group in to claim fourth place with Paul Macfie and Ross Templeton rounding out the top six.
Scratch marker Tony Ward took fastest time honours, riding the course in 64.42, with Michael Templeton and Nathan Tew securing second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.
Front markers Jacob Fitzsimmons and Emma Begg rode strongly keeping the chasing riders at bay. Jacob had the fastest finish to claim victory with Emma storming into second place. Alyssa McGinity had a great ride to take the final podium position. Sam Cuttle was fourth, with Josh Harkness and Lily Davidson rounding out the top half dozen.
Back marker Mitchell Fitzsimmons secured fastest time honours covering the distance in 23.49, with Oliver Davidson and Ethan Titheridge taking second and third time.
Jacquie Fitzsimmons rounded a good day for the family winning division 2 from Al Gilchrist and Beth Begg.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.