The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Clarke produces his best time since 1985
Fenland Clarion chairman Steve Clarke is enjoying one of his best seasons for several years.
Riding in the latest ECCA 10-mile time trial event on a course just south of Cambridge, the veteran rider clocked his fastest time since 1985 when finishing in 22:48.
In the same event there were also some quality performances from other Clarion riders with Steve Kaye first home in 20:47 followed by Paul Lilley 20:52, Lindsay Clarke 23:03 and John Royle 25:21.
In the 25-mile NDCA time trial there was team success for Fenland Clarion, who were once again led home by Simon Pitchford. His 26mph ride gave him a time of 57:42 for sixth place overall and he was well supported by Ian Waddilove in 59:23 and the rapidly improving Steve Maile with 61:24.
Clarion finished their summer 10-mile series on their Helpston-based course and considering the windy conditions there were some good times including the fastest ride of the series of 21:29 by Paul Lunn.
Series winner Simon Pitchford had to settle for second place on this occasion with his time of 22:09.
The podium was completed by Phil Ackerman in 22:30 while Mel Evans was the fastest lady in 26:47.
Others: Dave Thorold 23:37, Ian Waddilove 23:44, Chris Shaw 27:17, Malc Jacklin 24:19, Dave O’Brien 24:38, Phil Jones 24:56, Neil Richardson 25:18, James Warrener 26:05, Ian Aunger 26:08, Phil Merritt 26:19, Martin Brooker 26:24, David Hallam 26:45, Paul Asplin 26:55, Lisa Jane Leonard 27:33, James Piercy 28:11, Andy Hall 28:36.
Bluebell Series: 1 Simon Pitchford; 2 Martin Brooker; 3 Chris Shaw; 4 Thomas Stegeman;
5 Phil Ackerman; 6 Jonathan Toma; 7= James Warrener & Tonya Smith; 9= Dave Thorold & Paul Asplin; 11 Mel Evans; 12= Sam Young & James Piercy; 14 Dave Hallum; 15 Ian Waddilove.