CYCLING — Alex Hunter Summer Time Trial League ReportNINE racers took part in the seventh event in the Alex Hunter Time trial league.
Conditions were great — dry, warm and not much wind.
It was the first attack of the 13-mile course for Brian Wallace who set a great time of 36 minutes.
Paul Symington
Two personal bests were recorded — Tom Cardiff knocked just over two minutes off his previous best time, a huge improvement over his first attempt, and Paul Symington chipped another 13 seconds off his previous best and is heading for sub-29-minutes.
He also took the victory, more than one minute clear of his closest rival.
Results
1 Paul Symington 29:18 – PB
2 Alan Holms 30:27
3 Kevan McCartney 30:28
4 Alastair Gillespie 32:31
5 Tom May 33:06 1
6 Mark Smith 34:48
7 Peter Harridge 35:34
8 Brian Wallace 36:00 (First Time – Road Bike)
9 Tom Cardiff 38:34 (PB – Road Bike)
New riders are welcome to go along and race the clock — every Tuesday on Cloch Road just after McInroy’s Point and every Thursday along at the Gantock flats, for the APR (Australian Pursuit Race). Both events start at 7pm. Anyone using Strava can check out the route for the time trial and APR using the Cloch Time Trial segment.
Inverclyde Velo run group rides on Wednesdays, meeting at the Co-op on Eldon Street at 7.45pm; Saturdays at 7:55am and Sundays at 9am, meeting at Hunter Place. The routes are usually posted on the on the club website forum under “training rides”. Anyone interested in joining Inverclyde Velo can contact the club via its website www.inverclydevelo.co.uk.
