Riders beat the cold

A cold night with a stiff northerly headwind saw some impressive times as 31 riders took the start line in round five of the Hafren TT series, held on the Newtown 12.5, shortened because of road works.

Rebecca Richardson was once again in imperious form. Her 28:08 giving her sixth overall and first in the Women’s race. The scrap for podium places was close, Jackie Harris (35:55) taking silver just ahead of Louise Downward (36:14). Karen Proctor rode a strong fourth with 37:31 and Ffion Taylor (Time Trialling for the first time) came in at 47:02.

The Men’s race saw Bryn Davies taking first with 26:17, pushed hard by his two-up partner Pete Thomas (second with 27:01) and Ian Nisbett continuing to show good form in the series taking third with 27:39.

Sam Holwill, the only junior on the night, rode an impressive 31:28, less than a minute behind his Dad.

The cakes were kindly provided by Sahrah Wilding, proceeds going to Severn Hospice.

Full list of results.