CYCLING

Five-time winner Michael Hutchinson is the hot favourite.

THE second round of the Northantstimetrial Series saw Fenland Clarion’s Simon Pitchford continue his fine form with 23.53 on the undulating 10 mile Walgrave course. Other Clarion results - Malc Jacklin 25.22, Georgina Jennings 29.49, Ann Barrett 30.03; Keith Kinsey 31.30.

MALCOLM Church of Fenland Clarion recorded his fastest time of the season when clocking 23.17 on the E2/10 course in the Lea Valley event.