So far there have been 73 riders participate in this series of time trials. Last night we had near perfect conditions compared to other nights in the series and some people continue to improve on their previous times.
There will be a close battle at the top of the table over the next couple of weeks to see who is in the running for prizemoney.
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1 Lap Handicap Race
A Grade
1. Hamish Bryan
2. Fergus Bryan
3. Liam Ryan
4. Jayden Bond
5. Theo d’Arbois
6. Sam Byrne
Thanks to Greg Bryan for running a great programme and to all the parents for helping when called on.
2 lap Handicap Race
C Grade
1. Ewan Cousins
2. Tyler Mumby
3. Olivia Shearman
4. Ffion Barr
It was great to see some younger siblings joining the track cycling fraternity albeit on road bikes.
1 Lap time trial
Hamish Bryan 36.82
Fergus Bryan 38.94
Liam Ryan 39.73
Sam Byrne 40.74
Theo d’Arbois 42.97
Jayden Bond 43.87
Max Cousins 46.28
Anna Stewart 47.25
Karl Werner 48.26
James Gardner 52.61
Levi Bryan 52.71
Thomas Arbuckle 54.54
Tyler Mumby 57.10
Olivia Shearman 57.20
Ffion Barr 57.48
With the weather looking terrible and having rained for the last hour or so off and on things were looking doubtful for the Valley Rd Plus race to held on Saturday.
On arrival at Colyton hall and not a sole in sight things were looking even gloomier. Then one lone cyclist arrived – all the way from Christchurch – they must breed them tough down there. Then another arrived in a van all the way from Wanganui.
How many people do you need to run a race? A minimum of 5 I would say. And considering 4 people had registered (none of them turned up in the end) then as more riders arrived the excitement started to build. The course was described to all present and John Stewart rushed out from Palmerston to marshal at Ashhurst. Matt Levin forever reliable was sent to the turn point at the end of Valley Rd and Colin Huston was sent with photo of what the turn point just before the gravel looked like several moons ago.
Thanks to our sponsor R- Line for providing Sports Electrolyte drink for competitors.
R –Line is an isotonic drink which is great for rehydrating before, refueling during and rebounding after activity.
Tonights flavour was lemon and lime and is available for purchase from Central Bicycle Studio.
Thanks also to the helpers Matiu at the turn, Stu McKenzie for holding on the start line and calling numbers on the finish line, Kirsty for doing the countdown on the start and recording on the finish line and finally Michaela Drummond for recording on the start line and time keeping on the finish line. It was great to have some of our normal competitors helping out this week. I hope they enjoyed the experience.
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