Cyclist’s battle the elements
The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled to the roads of Flemington on Sunday to contest the Calder Stewart, 60km handicap event on the Blackbridge block.
Not only did the cyclist battle each other but they had to content with the hot nor’west conditions that have largely been missing for the season.
The rising winds played into the hands of the back markers, who seized the opportunity and rode their way through the field, finding the front inside the final 10km.
Steve Hands showed he is coming into some great form, hitting the line strongly to secure a hard fought victory.
Hands efforts also saw him claim fastest time honours, riding the distance in 82.02.
Tony Ward showed his toughness to take the second place spoils.
Third placegetter Kyle Gray put in a good days work that also saw him take second time honours.
Mike Pearce produced a top shelf ride to see him into fourth place.
Cole Harris was hot on his heals in fifth place, with sixth placegetter Glen Gould recording third fastest time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 20km handicap event.
Jack Gorrie has had the best possible start to his road racing career, recording back to back wins.
Jack produced a storming ride to get to the front and hold out the fast finishing back markers.
Scratch marker Zoe Spillane charged into second place and in doing so recorded a time of 32.51 to lift fastest time.
Zac Brookland stepped on to the final podium position for the second week running after another great ride.
Ryan Gallagher, Charlotte Neal, and Kaidyn Broomhall rounded out the top six.
Merv Grewar produced a great ride to keep the chasing bunch at bay to secure the division 2 spoils.
Brian Ellis led the bunch in to record second place from Allan Johns.
Next week the Club will contest the penultimate race of the season, a 64km handicap event around the Wakanui 7 rises course.
Brookland takes first senior victory
Mitch Brookland scored his maidan win when he claimed victory in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, Hinds Seed Cleaning, 48km handicap event around the roads of Hinds on Sunday.
The race was wide open leading into the concluding stages with a bunch of in excess of 20 riders coming together.
Brookland had the best of the finish, kicking strongly to secure the victory.
Kristine Marriott showed her sprinting prowess to take the second place spoils.
Mike Pearce continued his strong showings to step onto the final podium position.
Dave Knight produced his best ride of the season to secure fourth place.
Monique Brake and Mike Hanson rounded out the top half dozen.
Recently crowned New Zealand under 23 time trial championship Logan Currie, secured fastest time honours, riding the distance in quick 64.01.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Steve Hands recorded second and third fastest time.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap race.
First starter Jack Gorrie had the best possible outcome, riding strongly to take the winners spoils.
Kaidyn Broomhall hung on bravely to secure second place.
Zac Brookland charged through the field to claim third place.
Cooper Spillane, Eliza McKenzie, and Charlotte Neal battled out the minors with Cooper edging out Eliza and Charlotte on the line.
Back marker Zoe Spillane recorded a time of 26.33 to lift fastest time honours.
Kenny Johnston claimed division 2 bragging rights with victory over Brian Ellis and Merv Grewar.
Next week the Club will contest a 60km handicap event around the Blackbridge block.
Alexander claims victory
After last weeks cancelled event the Tinwald Cycling Club got back on track, contesting the Netherby Meats, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.
Leading into the final 3km it was anyone race with the break riders, second to last group away, hitting the front.
Cam Alexander timed his sprint to perfection to hit the lead in the shadow of the line and hold on to claim the victory.
Tony Ward produced his trade mark tough ride to secure second place.
Third placegetter Mike Pearce continues to impress, led out the sprint strongly and held on for the final podium position.
Kristine Marriott fresh for a solid week of training was hot on their tails in fourth.
Sam Barltrop, Steve Caldwell, and Dave Knight ensured a grandstand finish, rounded out the top six.
Scratch marker Jordan Gilmore rode the course in 65.39 to claim fastest time honours.
Co-markers Kyle Gray and Glen Gould recorded second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.
Eliza McKenzie put her recent great track form to good use, riding strongly to find the front and hold for the win. Eliza’s effort also saw her record the fastest time, riding the distance in 32.14.
Charlotte Neal again showed her fight, recording second place having pushing Eliza right to the line.
Division 2 saw a bunch sprint with Janette Hooper getting up to take the victory from Debbie Skinner and Allan Johns.
Next week the Club will travel to Hinds to contest a 50km handicap event.