Janet flies the flag for Ayr at Super Quaich
Ayr Roads/ Harry Fairbairn CC rider Janet Erskine was second Ayrshire lady in round two of the Scottish Cyclo Cross Super Quaich series promoted by Ayr Burners on Sunday.
Janet was second to Lindsay Branston in her race while Catherine Logan ( Fullarton Wheelers) took first place in her category for the Irvine club.
In the ‘ B’ race, Iain Fisher in his first season with Roads, finished sixth against more experienced riders but first in his age category, having just turned 18. Student Iain travelled from Newcastle to support his club team.
Super vet Robert Kelly of Roads was eighth in his age category while Robert’s son Ollie took first in the U12 race.
In the ‘ A’ race, Simon Woodliff was 25th out of 80, followed by Fraser Tait and Rory Webster.
In their age category groups, Rory was fourth while Fraser achieved his best placing this year taking second and Simon 14th.
Ayrshire cyclists look forward to the first time trial of the season on the A78 Irvine By- Pass on Sunday, February 19. This popular event, promoted by Fullarton Wheelers, has attracted a full field of 120 in teams of two.
Roads has fielded nine teams, including their ladies team of Scottish champions, Toni McIntosh and Janet Erskine. Toni and Janet took the ladies prize last year.
Meanwhile, Ayrshire clubs have been training together over recent weeks. The Monkton Bunch, as they are known, meet every Saturday morning, before embarking on a rigorous fast training ride of 40 miles. In a few weeks time, that friendly rivalry will become more competitive, when they face each other in the “Icebreaker”.
The midweek run took to northern roads, by way of Kilwinning and Dalry, before heading to Largs by way of the Haylie Brae and home by the coast. A nice winter distance of 50 miles.