Swithebank right on time
Date published: 04 June 2010
CYCLING: NEIL Swithebank demonstrated his pedal power as he clinched victory in Oldham Century Cycling Club’s Ian J Crossley Memorial Mountain Time Trial.
The GS Surosa star recorded a time of 49 minutes and 44 seconds, on a route which took participants from Greenfield to Meltham and back.
Ryan Bonser of Wheelguru CC was seven seconds behind the winner.
MK Cycles/Pannone member Adrian Lawrence finished third with a time of 51:22.
Event secretary Tony Lyons said: “I would like to thank Paul Kangunga of Kirklees Council, for help and advice regarding the temporary traffic lights on the course.
“Thanks also to the contractors, who came out to assist the marshals and control the lights for us, all marshals, checkers and helpers.”
Oldham Century RC’s Ian Kenworthy finished in 14th place, with a time of 58:50.
First veteran over the line was Jimmy Froggatt of Will’s Wheels CC, in 54:39.
Rochdale Triathlon Club’s Jenny Brown was the highest-placed woman, in 1:15.15.
Bragging rights in the team category went to Wheelguru CC, thanks to Ryan Bosner, Adam Bonser and Michael Clark finishing second, seventh and eighth respectively.
Full Result-
Neil Swithebank, GS Surosa, 49 minutes, 44 seconds; Ryan Bonser, Wheelguru CC, 49:51; Adrian Lawrence, MK Cycles/Pannone, 51:22; Martin Cain, Gr Manchester Fire Service, 52:51; Sam Pedder, Tameside Cyclesport Base2Race, 53:55; Jimmy Froggatt, Will’s Wheels, 54:39; Michael Clark, Wheelguru CC, 54:43; Adam Bonser, Wheelguru CC, 54:47; Phil Valentine, Wakefield CC, 55:25; Mark Saxton, Huddersfield RC, 56:07; Paul Warrener, Rossendale RC, 56:19; David Eckersall, GS Surosa, 56:55; Kieron Jackson, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 57:17; Ian Kenworthy, Oldham Century RC, 58:50; Paul Smith, Huddersfield Star Wheelers, 59:06; Kevin Shand, West Pennine RC, one hour, 13 seconds; Dan Mead, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 1:00.38; Glynn Burton, Wheelguru CC, 1:01.04; Nick Allen, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 1:01.24; Barry Schofield, Oldham Century RC, 1:07.12; Brian Parkinson-Silk, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 1:08.01; Christopher Duoba, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 1:09.01; Ian Ross, Nova CC, 1:10.16; Jenny Brown, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 1:15.40; Martin Kay, Rochdale Triathlon Club, 1:17.27.
