Members of Ely and District Cycling Club tested themselves against the clock on the 12-mile Little Downham/Coveney circuit. The event is traditionally a two-up affair, in which equally matched riders work together in pursuit of glory. With a reasonable tu

Members of Ely and District Cycling Club tested themselves against the clock on the 12-mile Little Downham/Coveney circuit. The event is traditionally a two-up affair, in which equally matched riders work together in pursuit of glory. With a reasonable turnout considering the weather, four riders took up the challenge and posted respectable times. A powerful combination of Darren Cole and Ely's original fast man Colin Whitechurch got the better of Geoff Brewster and Martin Holland with a time of 33:11 against 35:57.

Choosing to ride solo, CC Breckland's star time trialler Alan Newark, pictured, set a blistering pace to post the fastest time of the evening of 31:22, while Richard Winrow managed 36:28. Ely Club's first lady Celia Whitechurch stormed into third place of solo riders with a hard-fought 39:31.

Young Harvey Leadbeater demonstrated his commitment to the sport by braving the adverse conditions to finish in 44:22.

The next event will be on May 9 for the 15-mile test from Sutton to Earith. Riders should meet at the Elean Industrial Estate, Sutton, about 15 minutes before the start at 7pm.

For more details check out www.elycyclingclub.com or telephone Marc Cox on 01353 749507.

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