Lowry on the Charge
Doug Lowry produced a well timed sprint to secure victory in Tinwald Cycling Club's penultimate event of the season, the Templeton Motors, Kelly's Cafe and Bar, 66km handicap event around the Wakanui - Hakatere course.
Lowry was one of a solid bunch of 20 riders who came together inside the last 10km of the event. He launched his sprint in sight of the line and held on gamely to see off the challenge of second place getter Simon White.
Gene Shurrock continued his good form, storming into third place with Frances Smith producing her best Club race taking the fourth place spoils.
Paul Macfie and Neil Wylie rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker Alex Hooper secured fastest time honours riding the course in 89.49. Co-markers Nathan Tew and Sam Letham took second and third time.
The juniors and Division 2 contested a 19km handicap event.
Connie Davidson broke her season drought with a top ride to take the win from the ever-improving Ethan Titheridge.
Maddison Clark secured the final podium position with another tough effort.
Caitlin Titheridge and Isabella Roulston had a nose to nose finish with Caitlin taking fourth place by the barest of margins over Isabella.
Back marker Matt Clough produced a solid ride to secure fastest time honours riding the distance in 35.11.
Kerry Clough saw off the challenge of second place getter Andy Skinner to take the win in Division 2 with Brian Ellis securing third and fastest time.
Next week the Club hosts the Mid Canterbury Championships around the Beach Road block.
Hands takes Cliff Hanger Finish
The Tinwald Cycling Club contested the Calder Stewart, Spraymarks Group, 50km handicap event around the Swamp Road block on Sunday. The final result was only decided in the shadow of the finishing line with the back markers catching the front markers inside the final 100m.
It was Steve Hands who hit the line the strongest to claim victory from co-markers Tony Ward and Nathan Tew.
Hands' efforts also earned him fastest time honours covering the course in a slick 69.29.
Brad Hudson took fourth place with front markers Liz Wylie and Nigel Leary bravely holding on to round out the top six.
The juniors and Division 2 contested a 25km race.
Matthew Clough continued his rise in the sport securing first place and fastest time riding the distance in 44.19.
Maddison Clark chalked up another top ride to take second place with Bella Roulston charging into third.
Luke Skinner took fourth place spoils with Ryan Jackson continuing his good run of form in fifth place.
Kerry Clough ensured a Clough family double by claiming the division 2 top honours with Andy Skinner hard on his heals in second place. Janette Hooper took third and fastest time honours.
Next week the Club travels to Wakanui to contest the penultimate race of the season.
Rhodes has Final Say
Having carried the bridesmaid tag for the better part of the season after a number of podium finishes, Geoff Rhodes finally broke the drought with a hard fought victory in Tinwald Cycling Club's, The Frontrunner, Avanti Plus, 60km handicap event around the Blackbridge block on Sunday.
Rhodes and his co-markers found the front of the race at the 50km mark and worked solidly to keep the chasing groups at bay.
Rhodes kicked clear in the sprint to the line to see of a game challenge from second place getter Dave Shurrock.
Pam Harcourt stormed into third place getting the nod over her husband John Harcourt who secured fourth place.
Brendan Davidson and Roger Wilson rounded out the top six.
Michael Templeton secured fastest time honours, riding the course in 80.44. Fellow scratch riders Nathan Tew and Brad Hudson took second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 20km handicap event.
Oliver Davidson had a day to remember riding strongly to secure line and fastest time honours.
Ryan Jackson rounded out a successful weekend having podiumed the day before at Rakaia to take second place and time.
Connie Davidson ensured the Davidson stable had plenty to celebrate by securing third place.
Isabella Roulston and Luke Skinner rounded out the top five.
Janette Hooper won the battle of Division 2 from Rachel Russell and Andy Skinner.
Next week the Club will contest a 50km handicap event around the Swamp Road block.