Rachel Reid. Photo Heather MackenzieRachel Reid continued her rise in the sport of cycling, securing victory in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s Wylie Family 45km handicap event around the Christys Road block on Sunday.

Reid and her co-markers maintained a solid pace from the start, ensuring the chasing groups were kept at bay.

In the charge to the line it was Reid who had the final say seeing off the spirited challenge from the Hudson duo, Emma and father-in-law Brent, who secured second and third places respectively.

Liz Wylie’s good season continues, claiming the fourth place spoils.

Kerry Clough and Lucy Kirwan led the chasing group to round out the top six.

Scratch marker Cathal Guiney recorded the fastest time, riding the course in 63.45. Co-markers Tony Ward and Oliver Davidson claimed second and third time.

The juniors and division 2 contested an 18km handicap event.

Penny Marriott pulled out a top shelf ride to take the win and lift the major spoils.

Mitch Brookland continued his good season form to secure second place.

Ethan Titheridge backed up a solid weekend of riding having competed at the Denton Oval Track Carnival, claiming fastest time honours, covering the distance in a slick 27.01.

Jack Templeton and Zoe Spillane filled the top five spots.

Janette Hooper took the win and fastest time honours in division 2, with Sue Templeton coming in a close second.

Next week the club travels to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.

© The Ashburton Guardian - 15 January 2019