Leary holds on
It was a day for the front markers in Tinwald Cycling Clubs, Netherby Meats, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.
Nigel Leary dug deep to maintain the tight margin he had over the chasing duo of Helen Bancroft and Liz Wylie.
Leary held on to record the victory and lift the McElhinney Trophy.
Bancroft prevailed in the two sprint to the line claiming second place from Wylie.
They would have been well aware of a solid bunch of riders bearing down on them in the concluding stages.
Gary Weston had the best of the bunch charge to the line to secure fourth place.
Michelle Knight had a great race to take fifth, with Chris Reid backing up from last week’s good effort rounding out the top six.
Tony Ward led in a solid group of scratch markers to claim fastest time honours, riding the course in a quick 65.33.
Kyle Gray and Larry Neal secured second and third time.
The juniors and division 2 battled it out over 16km.
Zac Brookland produced a sterling effort to take the win and lift the major spoils.
Ella Turnbull turned in another good performance to claim second place.
Last weeks winner Daniel Gould rode strongly to take third place.
James Reid was right in the hunt with a top ride to take fourth place.
Fifth place getter Mitch Brookland secured fastest time honours, riding the distance in 26.17.
Honor Bradford was right in the mix securing six place.
A good field of division 2 riders were led in by Lisa Turnbull.
Second place getter Brian Ellis secured fastest time honours, with Debbie Skinner stepping onto the final podium position.
Next week the Club heads to Hinds to contest a 50km handicap event.
Williams all the way
Tinwald Cycling Club competitors took to the picturesque Terrace Downs – Lake Coleridge course on Sunday to contest the Jasma Farm, 45km handicap event.
Paul Williams excelled on the rolling course with a field-splitting climb mid race. Williams made a bold move in the second half of the race and soloed to the finish line to deservedly record a long-awaited victory.
Chris Reid will be pleased with his weekends efforts, taking the second place spoils.
Mark Smitheram produced another solid ride to secure the final podium position.
Richard Kirwan led in the chasing bunch to take fourth place, with Neil Wylie and Gary Weston rounding out the top six.
Christchurch visitor Scott McDonnell recorded the fastest time, covering the distance in 64.48.
Kyle Gray and Glen Gould recorded second and third time respectively.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap event.
Daniel Gould pulled out a top shelf ride on the hilly country to take the win.
His little sister Sarah held on gamely to secure second place.
Ella Turnbull finished off the race strongly to claim the third place spoils.
Scratch marker Mitch Brookland secured fourth place and fastest time honours, riding the course in 26.09.
Penny Marriott and Zac Brookland filled out the top half dozen.
Janette Hooper had the final say in the charge to the line to claim division 2 honours. Brian Ellis was in second place with third place getter Kenny Johnston recording fastest time.
Next week the Club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
Four of the best after tight finishes
Tinwald Cycling Club competitors contested the Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, 48km, graded scratch race around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday.
A good field of “A” graders were lead home by the ever improving Kyle Gray who produced a powerful display of riding to clinch victory in the bunch sprint finish.
Gray recorded a time of 69.22 for the distance.
Tony Ward charged into second place with Larry Neal taking the third place spoils.
“B” grade was also decided in a bunch sprint.
Marty Cuttle recorded his best performance of the season, coming out on top with a hard fought win.
Ross Templeton showed he is coming back into some good form taking second place.
Don Sutton clambered up onto the podium in third place.
Paul Chapman also had to dig deep to record the win in a tight finish to take the “C” grade spoils.
The ever consistent Paul Williams secured second place, with last weeks winner Don Morrison claiming third place.
Liz Wylie was rewarded for a top ride with victory in “D” grade. Helen Bancroft was right on her tail in second place with Nigel Leary third.
The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.
Sarah Gould dug deep in the charge to the line to take a well-earned win over a good field of juniors.
Charlotte Neal backed up last week’s top effort claiming the second place spoils.
Ryan Gallagher who continues to impress, rode strongly to take third place.
Honor Bradford and Jack Templeton filled fourth and fifth place respectively.
Scratch marker Flynn Turnbull covered the course in 30.03 to take sixth place and record the fastest time.
Kenny Johnston found the front of the race to secure division 2 bragging rights from Nigel Leary, and Debbie Skinner.
Next week the Club will travel across the river to contest a 50km handicap event at Terrace Downs.