Reid takes the spoils - 10th November 2024

The front markers made every post a winner in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Peach Cups, 41km handicap event around the rural roads of Methven on Sunday.

The front group of four managed their efforts to perfection, enabling them to stay away from the chasing bunches, setting themselves up for a grandstand finish.

Rachel Reid won the hard fought sprint to take the victors spoils and lift the Cup.

Graham McDougall was in the thick of the finish, securing second place.

Don Morrison rounded out a great afternoons work with third place.

Dave Shurrock was right in the mix to record fourth place.

Duncan Grant led the chasing group in to take fifth place from co-marker John Uden.

Cole Harris claimed fastest time honours, riding the course in 56.50. 

Tony Ward, and Quinten Lawler secured second and third time.

Blake Broomhall continued his stellar start to the season to secure the winners ribbon in the junior 14km race.

Oscar Gorrie rode strongly to take second place.

Robbie Lampe found himself on the podium again, edging his brother Lochlan Lampe into fourth place.  

To round out a good day for the Lampe stable, Sophie Lampe claimed fastest time honours, riding the distance in 21.27. 

Stacey Hooper secured division 2 bragging rights beating home Allan Johns, and Kenny Johnston.

Next week the Club will contest a graded scratch race around the Wakanui Beach block.