Open 50 mile TT

The clubs Open 50 mile TT, took place on Saturday Aug 18th in very hot and sultry conditions. The event was won by Simon Bridge (Manchester Wheelers) in a time of 1 hr, 47 mins and 38 seconds. The other “podium” places were taken by Charles Taylor (South Pennine R.C.) 1:48:06 and Paul Shallicker (Coveryourcar.co.uk RT) 1:55:21.
The club had seven riders with Pete Smith best finisher in 2:7:51(PB). Others were Pete Tatton 2:10:09 (PB), Andy Malbon 2:11:28, Wayne Powell 2:17:57 (PB), Pete Nelson 2:58:29 (best over 70 y.o.), Pete Hayhurst 3:04:26 and David Hurst 3:07:26. For Peters Smith and Tatton it was their first ever open time trial.

The event was superbly organised by Kelvin Milward. Kelvin expressed his thanks to the eighteen club members and friends who helped on the day.
For full results click here.