Wayne Whiting on the front – followed by Gary Weston and Roger Wilson. Photo Heather MackenzieThe ladies accounted for the top four spots in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, McDonalds Family Restaurant, 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.

Emma Hudson produced a strong four-up sprint to the line to secure the victory.

Rachel Reid charged into second place, rounding out a solid week of training.

Front markers Liz Wylie and Helen Bancroft continued their stellar season, claiming third and fourth places respectively.

Christchurch visitor Quinten Lawler and Mark Smitheram rounded out the top six.

Kyle Gray lifted the Aaron Stewart Memorial Cup, having produced the fastest time of the day, riding the distance in 70.19.

Nigel Douglas and Andrew McKenzie took second and third time.

The juniors and division 2 competed over 16km.

Charlotte Neal pulled out a top shelf ride to take the win and lift the major spoils.

Back-marker Ryan Gallagher was hot on her tail, securing second place and fastest time honours, riding the course in 35.08.

Debbie Skinner had the final say in the sprint to the line to take division 2 honours from husband Andy Skinner, with Janette Hooper filling the third spot.

Next week the club will be contesting a 60km handicap event around the Blackbridge block.

© The Ashburton Guardian - 2 December 2020