Summer evening time trialling

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Summer returned for this evening’s 5 mile time trial on the Donaghadee Road, with warm, sunny and calm conditions. Alan Patterson (Ards CC) capitalised on his recent great form to win by more than half a minute, and beat his previous personal best by almost three minutes. Stuart Millar (Ards CC), riding his first club time trial, showed a strong turn of speed with 11:29 – good enough for third place.

No. Name Club Time H’Cap HC Pts
1 Alan Patterson Ards CC 10:50  +162 10
2 Luke Joyce Bike House 11:21
3 Stuart Millar Ards CC 11:29
4 Kevin Briggs Ards CC 12:01 +6 7
5 Barry Greer Kinning 12:11
6 James Alexander McConvey 12:18
7 Andrew Jess Ards CC 12:22  -8 3
8 Michael Rowan Northern 12:25
9 Aaron Fegan U/A 12:30
10 Mark Watson Ards CC 12:32  -86
11 Dean Bradley Ards CC 12:39  +2 5
12 Philip Giles Ards CC 12:41
13 Rachel Irvine Bike House 12:52
14 Mark Hodgins NDCC 13:09
15 Alan Rodgers Ards CC 13:13  -11 2
16 Gillian Orr NDCC 13:18
17 William Orr Ards CC 13:30  -23 1
18 Ryan Fegan NDCC 13:43
19 Colin Wilson Ards CC 13:48  -57
20 Alastair/Evie Martin Ards CC 14:42
Andrew Hedley Ards CC DNS

A couple of 5 mile time trials were cancelled at the start of the season, so there were only two counting events for the 5 mile Handicap Cup this year. The winner was Dean Bradley, who improved in both events to just edge out Alan Patterson and Barry Mitchell.

5 Mile Handicap Cup – Final  Standings

No. Name 4 May 24 Aug Total
1 Dean Bradley  7 5 12
2= Alan Patterson 10 10
2= Barry Mitchell 10 10
4 Kevin Briggs 7 7
5 Andrew Jess  3 3 6
6 Marc Allen  5 5
7 Steve Core  3 3
8= Alan Rodgers 2 2
8= William Orr  1 1 2

Thanks as always to the time keepers, pusher off and turn stewards – much appreciated on a busy evening. Next week is the final club race of the year – the Bradshaw’s Brae hill climb. Last year Andrew Hedley beat Peter McLean by one second. With Andrew side-lined tonight with a jammed chain, Peter taking his turn at marshalling, and Alan and Stuart showing a real turn of speed, it promises to be a great finale. Don’t miss it!