St Ives CC Press Report

28th June 2010

St Ives Cycling Club's weekly time trial championships saw record times on Wednesday evening as the riders capitalized on the favourable weather. Of the 23 starters half of the competitors recorded their best times for the quiet Sawtry course, making the most of the warm weather, still winds, and favourable atmospheric conditions.

The biggest gain was for veteran rider Terry Cooke, who, having spent years organizing and competing in the club championship, went 6 seconds under his self imposed target time of 26 minutes. Not only did Terry have the satisfaction of a 'personal best', but his impressive performance also saw him win the veterans competition. In the age related handicapping system he lead his nearest rival, Paul Davis, by over 2 minutes and was over 5 minutes quicker than his handicap time.

Vivien Parish led the ladies home in a personal best time of 29 minutes 12 seconds ahead of running specialist Gillian Peck.

On the bigger stage of the national championships, Avril Swan took on the countries best riders in the National 50 mile time trial competition near Petersfield. Only one week after breaking the National Irish Record for 100 miles, Avril scooped the bronze medal in the 50 miles competition, with a time of 1 hour 55 minutes and 39 seconds.