Ely & District riders record impressive results at National Championships
Darran Bennett was first home for Ely at the VTTA National Championships on Sunday. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
Three Ely & District Cycling Club riders produced impressive results at the VTTA National Championships on Sunday.
Derek Ricketts also notched a sub-hour time over the 25-mile course on Sunday. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
Darran Bennett was first home for the B&T Motor Repairs-sponsored outfit, finishing in a time of 54 minutes and 31 seconds over the 25-mile course between Cambridge and Newmarket.
John Manlow and Derek Ricketts also claimed sub-hour times, recording times of 58:13 and 59:28 respectively.
It was success for a further six Ely riders, who took part in the club's annual open 10-mile time trial event between Mepal and nearby Lancaster Way.
Rory Havis was fastest in a time of 22:26, before Martin Holmes was the second Ely representative to cross the line in 23:59.
John Manlow finished in under an hour at the VTTA National Championships on Sunday. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
Steve Peck was next to complete the course in 23:59, just 16 seconds separating him and Chris Brown who finished in 24:50.
On his return to time-trialling, Glen Clark recorded a healthy time of 26:19, as Alison Holmes made it home in 29:34.
Most Read
- 1 21st century agreement on future of 17th century pub
- 2 ‘It’s sadly coming to a natural end’ - restaurant to close its doors by August
- 3 ‘It’s been very rewarding’ - Letizia amazed by support for La Strega
- 4 New bid for housing thwarted by Great Crested Newts
- 5 Village barn struck by arsonists in 4am blaze
- 6 Change of plan for A142 Mepal bridge works as July closures announced
- 7 Axing BBC TV news from Cambridge 'a backward step' says MP
- 8 Littleport 'hit and run' on Victoria Street
- 9 Explained: What the cost of living support package means for you
- 10 Florist 'busier than ever' hoping to build from lockdown success
Beforehand, four Ely riders cycled the E2/10 course near Newmarket held last week, with Rory Havis the pick of the riders.
He notched a personal best of 20:28, followed by Steve Peck (22:27), Will Shepherd (22:36) and Glen Clark (24:06).
Glen Clark on his way to recording a healthy time at the E2/10 event. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
Steve Peck is focused during the E2/10 event. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
Rory Havis was first home at the E2/10 event near Newmarket. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
Will Shepherd rides the E2/10 course near Newmarket. Picture: DAVEY JONES - Credit: Archant
