Melton Olympic Cycling Club: Saunders sets the pace at Ashby Pastures

Perfect conditions led to fast times as Melton Olympic Cycling Club held their Ashby Pastures three-lap time trial last Wednesday.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jul 2018, 10:43 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:04 BST
Mark Saunders posted the fastest scratch time at Ashby Pastures EMN-180307-174247002Mark Saunders posted the fastest scratch time at Ashby Pastures EMN-180307-174247002
Mark Saunders posted the fastest scratch time at Ashby Pastures EMN-180307-174247002

The event is run once a season with points counting towards several of the clubs trophies.

Several riders achieved personal bests, and Mark Saunders continued his fine form this season to clock the fastest time on scratch.

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Matt Seddon was second-quickest, and Ray Sells came in a fine third.

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With times adjusted for handicap, Seddon retained his title, pushing Andrew Keightley into second place, with Saunders completing the handicap podium places.

The club again thanks Norman, Ken and Bill for timings and starts, and Paul, Mick, Bill and Tina for marshalling.

Next Wednesday, Melton Olympic stages its Midsummer 25-mile Time Trial on the Granby circuit.

First rider goes off at 7.15pm.