Christmas 10 – Ards Cycling Club

There was a good turnout at the Christmas 10 with 11 riders taking part, and many more helping out and enjoying the sunshine.

In good conditions, Ian Inglis (Black Rose) was 20 seconds faster than last year with 22:45, but he was still 50 seconds shy of Ryan Connor’s (Ballymena RC) event record of 21:55.

Club president James McFarland congratulates winner Ian Inglis

Alan Patterson (Ards CC), Keith Philips (Bikehouse) and Marc Allen (Ards CC) all recorded fast 24 minute times, while others where content to take things a bit easier.

	Name	Club	Time
1	Ian Inglis	Black Rose	22:45
2	Alan Patterson	Ards CC	24:00
3	Keith Philips	Bikehouse	24:08
4	Marc Allen	Ards CC	24:36
5	Michael Rowan	Northern	26:07
6	Willy Gill	Ards CC	26:57
7	Alan Rodgers	Ards CC	28:14
8	Gillian Orr	North Down	29:24
9	William Orr	Ards CC	30:20
10	Steve Bishop	Lincoln Whlrs	32:20
11	Alastair Martin	Ards CC	33:57

Alan Patterson took second

Ards regular Keith Philips (Bike house) was third.

Marc Allen took fourth

As is traditional at Christmas there was a chance to catch up with some old faces, and it was great to see Bobby Magreechan, Mike McConaghy, Jack Watson and Ron Martin.

And thanks as always to the marshals, pusher off and time keepers, and to Desi for refreshments.

Finally, as part of the club development plan, we’re reviewing the mix of club races we’ll be running next year. If you’ve any thoughts on the sort of events you’d like to take part in, please let Darren know. See you next season!