Riders from Ely & District Cycling Club saw in the New Year with a set of impressive results in the Eastern Cyclocross League.

Ely Standard: Martin Holland pushes towards the finish line in the grand veterans race. Picture: DAVEY JONESMartin Holland pushes towards the finish line in the grand veterans race. Picture: DAVEY JONES (Image: Archant)

The B&T Motor Repairs outfit took part in the Stow Scramble cyclocross event, with junior riders taking centre stage at the meeting held by Stowmarket and District CC.

In the under 10s race, Harvey Woodroffe finished in seventh despite suffering difficulties, with Lucas Bowman recovering from an earlier fall to cross the line in 23rd spot.

Kieran Vanhoutte got off to a slow start in the under 12s contest, but managed to claim 10th place, while Isaac Barton earned one of his best results of the season after finishing 20th on a heavy, wet course in the youth race.

In the veterans category, Ferenc Vanhoutte pipped teammate Neil Bowman as the riders crossed in 46th and 50th places respectively, while in the grand veterans race, Martin Holland came 58th before Simon Hambling finished in 71st spot.

Ely Standard: Isaac Barton in the youth race for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONESIsaac Barton in the youth race for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONES (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Andrew Hambling in action for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONESAndrew Hambling in action for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONES (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Martin Holland strives towards the finish in the grand veterans race. Picture: FERGUS MUIRMartin Holland strives towards the finish in the grand veterans race. Picture: FERGUS MUIR (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Ferenc Vanhoutte rides in the veterans race for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONESFerenc Vanhoutte rides in the veterans race for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONES (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Isaac Barton pushes towards the finish line for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: FERGUS MUIRIsaac Barton pushes towards the finish line for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: FERGUS MUIR (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Kieran Vanhoutte in the under 12's race for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONESKieran Vanhoutte in the under 12's race for Ely & District Cycling Club. Picture: DAVEY JONES (Image: Archant)