Chatterton reunited with Cup
Nigel Chatterton welcomed an old Cup back onto the mantelpiece having taken victory in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, White Fox and Jones Lawyers, 45km handicap event around the Dawson’s Road block on Sunday.
Chatterton first lifted the Cup 33 years ago as a relative new comer to the senior ranks.
Chatterton and his co-markers found the front of the race early into the final lap, riding clear of the bunch and held onto the winning margin to the finish line.
Paul Williams produced a top effort to secure the second place spoils.
Nick Ralston, back on the bike having had several years off, led in the chasing group to claim the final podium spot.
Don Morrison was in the thick of the finish to take fourth place.
Kyla Smith and Brian Ellis rode strongly to round out the top six.
Christchurch visitor Michael Audeau claimed fastest time honours, riding the distance in 62.05.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Larry Neal secured second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.
Charlotte Neal was in top form riding to victory to claim the juniors winners spoils.
First time starter Casey Brake had an awesome ride to take second place, seeing of the brave challenge of her little sister Eden Brake, who took the third place prize.
Fourth placegetter Jack Gorrie rode the course in 29.28 to secure fastest time honours.
Louie Audeau had a great ride to take fifth place.
Janette Hooper secured division 2 honours.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
Gorrie to strong
Kaylib Gorrie showed a clean set of heels, producing a powerful kick to the line to record victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Mathieson Chartered Accounts, Brad Hudson Flooring, 36km handicap event around the Wakanui – Hakatere course on Sunday.
A number of marks came together in the final 15km, working there way to the front to ensure a grandstand finish.
Charlotte Clark showed she will be one to watch charged into second place.
Tony McManus wounding the clock back stormed into third place.
Anton Nichols who will be happy with his days work was in the thick of the finish to take the fourth place spoils.
Ross Templeton and Marty Cuttle rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker James Wilson secured fastest time honours, riding the course in 50.09.
Kyle Gray and Brent Grieve claimed second and third time.
The juniors contested a 16km handicap event.
Thomas Stevenson had a day to remember, laying down a great ride to take the winners spoils.
Eliza McKenzie will be as equally happy with her efforts securing second place.
Ryan Gallagher having his first hit out for the season took the final podium position.
Fourth placegetter Flynn Turnbull claimed fastest time honours riding the distance in 32.20.
Jack Gorrie and Leah Reid round out the top half dozen.
Next week the Club will contest a 45km handicap event around the Dawsons Road block.
Wilson holds on gamely to take victory
Ashley Wilson proved to strong when taking victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, PURE Sport Nutrition, ACL, 32km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.
Wilson and his bunch worked well finding the front early into the final lap, before he made a bold solo bid for glory in the final couple of kilometres.
The chasing bunch was making solid headway into his lead in the concluding stages but came up seconds short.
Maddie Lowry produced a strong ride to secure the second place spoils.
Jelle Hendrikson put in a good days work to take the final podium spot.
Paul Chapman will be happy with his early season form storming into fourth place.
Roger Wilson and Anthony White rounded out the top six.
Kyle Gray laid down another strong ride in his preparation for the upcoming Tour of Southland, earning him fastest time honours, riding the course in 42.45.
Steve Hands and Brett Grieve secured second and third time respectively.
The juniors contested a 16km handicap event.
Charlotte Neal round out her preparation for this weekends Yunca junior Tour of Southland in the best possible way, taking victory with a great ride.
Oscar Gorrie having his first race day start, produced a strong effort to take the second place spoils.
Big Brother, Jack Gorrie was hot on his heels in third place.
Fourth place getter, Jesse Johnson took fastest time honours, riding the distance in 26.37.
Next week the Club will contest a 38km handicap event on the Wakanui – Hakatere Course.