Some strong displays from Fenland Clarion Cycling Club members, and popular youth racing event returns on Friday
Fenland Clarion’s Chris Cummings is third in the Northampton & District Cycling Association’s 10 mile time trial standings after a fine display at the weekend.
Cummings was the fastest of the six riders from the local club, finishing in 25.39 on his road bike on the rolling single carriageway Lamport to Rothwell course. He is second in the road bike standings.
Sawtry-based veteran Steve Skelhon was the next club member in 26.02. Ian Waddilove knocked out a 26.34 narrowly edging Lindsay Clarke by 2 seconds with her time giving her the win in the women's race.
Steve Clarke finished in 29.45, while Geoff Stanbridge completed his first event for the first time in a couple of weeks stopping the clock at 43.00. Stanbridge now leads the way in the 65-69 category. Fenland riders were also out in force in the second round of the Hereward League hosted by Spalding CC on the West Pinchbeck course. Their first rider home was Luke Dolby in 23:30, with Chris Shaw next in 25:15 and Ian Aunger third in 25:49 ahead of Phil Merritt in 26:15. In the road bike category Karl Grundy lead the team home in 25:47 with Dan Tozer in 33:20 and Barbara Gunn in 35:50.
Fenland Clarion are also hosting their next round of youth racing on Friday, May 22 with a 6:30 start at The Embankment Athletics Track on Bishops Road. All abilities of school age riders are welcome. If you require any further details please contact Malc at [email protected].