Summer returned for this evening’s 5 mile time trial on the Donaghadee Road, with warm, sunny and calm conditions. Alan Patterson (Ards CC) capitalised on his recent great form to win by more than half a minute, and beat his previous personal best by almost three minutes. Stuart Millar (Ards CC), riding his first club time trial, showed a strong turn of speed with 11:29 – good enough for third place.
| No. | Name | Club | Time | H’Cap | HC Pts |
| 1 | Alan Patterson | Ards CC | 10:50 | +162 | 10 |
| 2 | Luke Joyce | Bike House | 11:21 | ||
| 3 | Stuart Millar | Ards CC | 11:29 | ||
| 4 | Kevin Briggs | Ards CC | 12:01 | +6 | 7 |
| 5 | Barry Greer | Kinning | 12:11 | ||
| 6 | James Alexander | McConvey | 12:18 | ||
| 7 | Andrew Jess | Ards CC | 12:22 | -8 | 3 |
| 8 | Michael Rowan | Northern | 12:25 | ||
| 9 | Aaron Fegan | U/A | 12:30 | ||
| 10 | Mark Watson | Ards CC | 12:32 | -86 | |
| 11 | Dean Bradley | Ards CC | 12:39 | +2 | 5 |
| 12 | Philip Giles | Ards CC | 12:41 | ||
| 13 | Rachel Irvine | Bike House | 12:52 | ||
| 14 | Mark Hodgins | NDCC | 13:09 | ||
| 15 | Alan Rodgers | Ards CC | 13:13 | -11 | 2 |
| 16 | Gillian Orr | NDCC | 13:18 | ||
| 17 | William Orr | Ards CC | 13:30 | -23 | 1 |
| 18 | Ryan Fegan | NDCC | 13:43 | ||
| 19 | Colin Wilson | Ards CC | 13:48 | -57 | |
| 20 | Alastair/Evie Martin | Ards CC | 14:42 | ||
| Andrew Hedley | Ards CC | DNS |
A couple of 5 mile time trials were cancelled at the start of the season, so there were only two counting events for the 5 mile Handicap Cup this year. The winner was Dean Bradley, who improved in both events to just edge out Alan Patterson and Barry Mitchell.
5 Mile Handicap Cup – Final Standings
| No. | Name | 4 May | 24 Aug | Total |
| 1 | Dean Bradley | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2= | Alan Patterson | 10 | 10 | |
| 2= | Barry Mitchell | 10 | 10 | |
| 4 | Kevin Briggs | 7 | 7 | |
| 5 | Andrew Jess | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Marc Allen | 5 | 5 | |
| 7 | Steve Core | 3 | 3 | |
| 8= | Alan Rodgers | 2 | 2 | |
| 8= | William Orr | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Thanks as always to the time keepers, pusher off and turn stewards – much appreciated on a busy evening. Next week is the final club race of the year – the Bradshaw’s Brae hill climb. Last year Andrew Hedley beat Peter McLean by one second. With Andrew side-lined tonight with a jammed chain, Peter taking his turn at marshalling, and Alan and Stuart showing a real turn of speed, it promises to be a great finale. Don’t miss it!