Ayres enjoys rare form

BY DEAN WELLS

COOL and windy conditions made for tough racing for Eureka Cycling Club’s outing on the Coghill’s Creek circuit on Sunday.

The second scratch group dominated the 63-kilometre handicap race with smart tactics, riding through the field and had the race lead with over eight kilometres remaining.

Greg Ley attempted a late breakaway, however the headwind proved too strong and a sprint finish decided the race.

Shane Clarke was desperately unlucky when he surged clear and had what looked to be a race winning gap – only for his chain to tangle up.

This opened the door for Darryn Reed and Matt Ayres to have a battle to the line, with Ayres taking the win and Fastest Time.

Race Results – 1st – Matthew Ayres (1 min), 2nd – Darryn Reed (1 min), 3rd – Wayne Klauss (1 min), 4th – Tony Mirabella (1 min), 5th – Greg Ley (1 min). Fastest time – Matthew Ayres in 1h 35m 30s, ave. 39.2kph.