Damp but fast at first 10 mile TT

It may have been damp and misty for this evening’s 10 mile time trial, but the wind dropped away and there were a sprinkling of personal bests on the Ballywalter/Ballyhalbert course (modified due to roadworks).

After his strong showing on the tandem with Barry Hayes in the first round of the Irish National Time Trial series on Sunday, it was Ian Inglis (Kinning Cycles CC) who took a clear win in 21:12, just over one minute ahead of Barry Mitchell (Ards CC). Third was Andrew Hedley (Ards CC) on 22:38, but he had the consolation of winning on handicap, improving by almost a minute and taking an early lead in the 10 mile handicap cup.

Thanks to the organisers for finding a fast alternative course at short notice, and to the time keepers and marshals for keeping everyone safe. It was definitely an evening for the high intensity lights.

No	Name	Club	Time	H/C Time	H/C pts
1	Ian Inglis	Kinning Cycles Cycling C	21:12
2	Barry Mitchell	Ards CC	22:25	-1	3
3	Andrew Hedley	Ards CC	22:38	+59	10
4	Ciaran McVeigh	Phoenix CC	23:51
5	Jonathan Taylor	North Down CC	24:21
6	Glen Curry	Ards CC	24:50	-16	2
7	Ben Healey	Ards CC	25:09	-49
8	Michael Rowan	Ards CC	25:33	-185
9	Michael David Boyd	Un-Attached Ulster	25:35
10	Pawel Cybulski	Ards CC	25:41	npt
11	Philip Giles	Ards CC	25:42	+5	5
12	Simon Ridings	Ards CC	25:44	npt
13	Graeme Brown	Ards CC	25:46	-55
14	Joseph Giles	Ards CC	25:47	npt
15	Aaron Fegan	Ards CC	25:51	npt
16	Anthony Day	Ards CC	25:55	+20	7
17	James Lemon	Ards CC	26:10	-94
18	Paul Hamilton	Dromara Cycling Club	26:14
19	Kieran McNamara	Ards CC	26:16	npt
20	William Orr	Ards CC	26:36	-20	1
21	Gillian Orr	North Down CC	26:50
22	Alan Rodgers	Ards CC	27:17	-96
23	Colin Wilson	Ards CC	27:32	-141
24	Mark Hodgins	North Down CC	27:38
25	Ryan Fegan	North Down CC	27:47

npt = no previous time at this distance. Non-club members not eligible for club trophies.