Cycle race tonight

The second 16km handicapped cycle race will be held tonight starting at 5pm from downtown Avarua.

Last week’s event was won by Bryn Parry who started at the back of the field on a 17 minute 45 second handicap and still managed to catch all riders in front of him.

His ride time of 23 minutes 44 seconds was the fastest time ever over the 16km locally. Next best net time was Richard Vinsen in 27:01.

Second across the line was Garrick Stephenson followed by Richie Barltrop with Jennie George having the quickest female time of 27 minutes 50 seconds.

Tonight’s handicapping will be based on the last week’s times and should result in most entrants finishing within one minute of each other. Anyone who has not tried a cycle race before and wishing to give a half circuit of the island a go, is welcome to turn up and enter on the night.

Mountain bike riders are welcome, so shake off your office blues and if you wish to try a different type of exercise then simply turn up at 5pm opposite Goldmine Shop in downtown Avarua.

The ride goes 8km out toward Arorangi and back. Thanks go out to Westpac Bank for sponsoring the chocolate and other prizes.