Last Sunday saw the Hainault Roads Clubs racing fraternity out in force to compete in the Redbridge CC 25 mile time trial at Leading Roding.

The annual event, held on the E91/25 course, serves as a contest amongst the Hainault veteran riders to qualify for the Peewit Trophy based on an age-related handicap and open only to those over forty years old. Last year’s trophy winner, Brian Ward, put in a valiant effort to hold on to his title with a ride clocking 1.09.23 but was comfortably beaten by an in-form Howard Staunton with a magnificent ride of 59.16. Mark Steers took the rank as second fastest Hainault man with his effort of 1.00.32 riding fixed-wheel. Paul Godfrey was next up in 1.04.02 closely followed by Club Champion Rob Dulson crossing the line in 1.04.17. Last of the vets was Chris Tomkins who pulled out a great ride on a new machine with 1.07.32.