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Smithers confirms top form
Marcel Smithers is all smiles en route to victory in Sunday’s Tinwald Cycling Club 47km handicap event. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD
One of the Tinwald Cycling Club’s big movers stormed to victory over the weekend. Marcel Smithers backed up her fourth place at Wakanui Beach last weekend to take the win in Tinwald’s Terrace Downs Resort, Jasma Farm, 47km handicap event at Lake Coleridge on Sunday. Smithers made her move on the Acheron climb and built a healthy
lead over the chasing pack during the final 20km of the undulating course. Glen Marshall enjoyed his best race of the season, leading the chasing bunch to secure a second place finish. Paul Williams rode strongly to ensure he was on the podium as he finished third. Elsewhere. Roger Wilson had a good day out on the course, fin-
ishing in fourth place, followed by Michelle Davidson and Don Morrison, who wrapped the top six spots. Christchurch’s Scott McDonnell completed fastest time honours, riding the course in 68mins.37secs. Oliver Davidson and Brent Spencer were the next best in second and third respectively. The juniors and division 2 con-
tested a 14km handicap event, where Daniel Gould continued his great form in recent weeks to lift the Spicer Cup. In a family one-two, he was followed to the finish line by little sister Sarah Gould who secured second place. Finishing in third placing was Tegan Marriott who is also enjoying a purple patch of form on the bike.
Lily Davidson, Penny Marriott, and Jack Templeton rounded out the top six. Scratch marker Ferg Sail took fastest time honours covering the distance in a flat 25 minutes. Brian Ellis claimed division 2 bragging rides, getting up over Kenny Johnston. Next week the club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.
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