WITHAM WHEELERS OPEN 25 MILE TT
Witham Wheelers promoted their first Open 25 mile time trial for quite a few years on Saturday afternoon on the Sleaford-Osbournby-Somerby and back course. A strong south easterley wind made for really testing conditions on the outward leg which gradually rises upto the High Dyke, with riders hopefully saving something to take advantage of the fast return to the finish.
Despite the conditions the event was still won by Neil Palmer (Spalding CC) in a rapid 54.53 from his club mate Chris Ward 55.35 and 3rd Richard Hamblin (Sleadford CC) 56.01.
Witham Wheelers took the next 4 places with Junior Reece Egner leading the way with a very good 57.01 and first Junior, 5th Gary Symons 58.34, 6th John Plgrim 59.47 Â still not fully recovered from a rceent illness and 7th Jon Beere just over the hour 1.00.25. Possibly the ride of the ride of the day came from Veteran Michael Smalley with a big personal best 1.03.42 for 11th overall and 3rd Vet on standard.
Reece Egner was also awarded with the David Chantry memorial trophy for the fastest club rider in the Clubs Open 25. This was originally donated some 50 years ago in memory of David a young club rider tragically killed on the A52.
Other club results
14th James Westwood 1.04.19
16th Adam Egner 1.04.41 (1st Juv)
21st Martin Hedley 1.08.17
23rd Martin Lister 1.10.14
25th Dave Miller 1.11.11
29th John Scott 1.18.35
Well done to Tony Hardenberg for organising his first event and all tose club members who helped on the day.
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This is being held on Sat 4th July @ 2pm 0n C25/34 course Sleaford / Osbournby RAB/ Spittlegate RAB/ and back Entires close 23/06/2015 6pm.
Any club members not riding help with marshalling/ pushing off / recording riders no’s would be much appreciated If available to help please contact me on 07908201612
Cake donations for refresments also welcome.
Entries to Tony Hardenberg or via the CTT on-Line entry system.
