Conditions were good for tonight’s 5 mile time trial on the Comber – Ballygowan course with sunshine and a light breeze. Relative to last year, Andrew Hedley (AHC Racing) was 2 seconds slower, but one place better to take the win. And Stuart Millar (Ards CC) was similarly 6 seconds slower but one place better in second. Michael David Boyd (AHC Racing) rounded out the podium with 12:18.
Stuart took first place on handicap to take an early lead in the 5 mile handicap cup.
| No. | Name | Club | Time | H’Cap | HC Pts |
| 1 | Andrew Hedley | AHC Racing | 12:02 | ||
| 2 | Stuart Millar | Ards CC | 12:07 | -38 | 10 |
| 3 | Michael David Boyd | AHC Racing | 12:18 | ||
| 4 | Marc Allen | AHC Racing | 12:53 | ||
| 5 | Kevin Briggs | Ards CC | 12:54 | -53 | 7 |
| 6 | Johnny Webb | North Down CC | 12:57 | ||
| 7 | Kieran McKenna | Ards CC | 12:59 | npt | |
| 8 | James Alexander | McConvey Cycles | 13:01 | ||
| 9 | Gareth McBride | North Down CC | 13:09 | ||
| 10 | Ben Healey | Ards CC | 13:29 | -83 | 5 |
| 11 | Mark Watson | Ards CC | 14:02 | -176 | 1 |
| 12 | Richard Hanna | Ards CC | 14:19 | -116 | 3 |
| 13 | James Lemon | Ards CC | 14:22 | -118 | 2 |
| 14 | Anthony Dodds | AHC Racing | 14:52 | ||
| 15 | Brian Wylie | Castlereagh CC | 15:11 |
Thanks as always to the timekeepers and marshals.
Next week is a 10 mile time trial on a new course that starts at the south end of Cloghey and turns near Glastry school. The evenings are still short, so don’t forget to bring good lights.