Desi presents Ian Inglis with the Jardine trophy
Ian Inglis (Kinning) seemed oblivious to the stormy conditions on Christmas morning, powering to a hugely impressive time of 21:54, and winning by over three minutes from top Irish junior rider Dean Harvey (Spellman). His time was the second fastest winning time in over 40 years of Christmas 10 mile time trials on the Portaferry Road, and came despite winds that were forecast to hit nearly 50mph.
Ian prepares for blast off…
The battle for third was very close with Andrew Hedley (Ards CC) pipping Marc Allen (Ards CC) by just one second in 25:12. Dean’s brother Lee (VC Glendale) took fifth and Glen Curry gave his new time trial bike its first outing in sixth place.
Some of the competitors and supporters at the finish
| Name | Club | Time | |
| 1 | Ian Inglis | Kinning | 21:54 |
| 2 | Dean Harvey | Spellman | 24:55 |
| 3 | Andrew Hedley | Ards CC | 25:12 |
| 4 | Marc Allen | Ards CC | 25:13 |
| 5 | Lee Harvey | VC Glendale | 26:26 |
| 6 | Glenn Curry | Ards CC | 26:34 |
| 7 | Michael Rowan | Ards CC | 27:23 |
| 8 | Aaron Fegan | Ards CC | 27:50 |
| 9 | Alastair Martin | Ards CC | 28:54 |
| 10 | Alan Rodgers | Ards CC | 30:47 |
| 11 | Chris White | Ards CC | 33:30 |
| 12 | James McFarlane | Ards CC | 33:57 |
Thanks to Paul Robinson for stepping up to do all the time keeping at short notice after Darren had to self isolate, to Desi McIlwrath for refreshments and pushing off, and to all the marshals for keeping us safe. Hugely appreciated.
Alan Rodgers
Glen Curry’s daughter was more impressed with her new ear muffs than her dad’s new bike.
Club president James McFarland keeps the old tradition of a Christmas fancy dress 10 alive.
ArdsCCRT head Chris White is well wrapped up against the wind.
Some take the Christmas 10 more seriously than the club president..
Keep safe, renew your licence, and see you on the road in 2022.
And good luck to Stuart Millar in the inaugural Cycling Ireland eRacing National Championships on 15th January.
The Christmas 10 is always a good chance to catch up with old friends. Jack Watson and Dany Blondeel.