OKEHAMPTON Cycle Club's  open 10 mile time trial  last Wednesday evening drew an entry of 54 riders from cycle clubs all over the South West.

It was a dry but blustery evening and with a  stiff headwind on the longer outward leg it was hard work for riders which resulted in times that were generally slower than usual.

The course starts on the A30 dual carriageway 2.1 miles west of Sourton and proceeds towards Launceston before turning at the  Stowford Cross slip road  crossing the flyover bridge and returning on the eastbound carriageway to the finish.

The time trial was won by Okehampton resident Steve Sage riding for the North Devon  Southfork Racing club and he had a great ride clocking 21 minutes 31 seconds.

Results: S Sage (Southfork), 21.31; S.Edney (RN and RMCA), 22.26; C Birch (North Devon Whls), 22.46).

There was  good representation from  Okehampton CC members with the best placed rider being  Andy Retter on 24.39. It was a successful ride for Jacky Rice who took the prize for the fastest lady rider on the night with a time of 27.09.

Finish times: A Retter, 24.39; A Bowyer, 25.06; M Cory, 25.12;  B Kerwin, 26.05; T Bridgman, 26.16; S Perrett, 26.50; M Rice, 26.52;  J Rice, 27.09; AWarner, 28.20; S Bridgman, 28.57;

At the post race prize giving Robert Szembek the club chairman thanked everyone for participating with special thanks to the race marshals, timekeepers, ladies providing the refreshments and friends of Okehampton C C who helped to make the events put on by the club a success.

Club members competed recently in the 10 miles time trial hosted by the Mid Devon Cycle Club on the A30 at Buckfastleigh. It was near perfect weather and there were some fast times. Jacky Rice's efforts were rewarded by taking the prize for the fastest lady on the night with a time of 24.25

Finish times: T Bridgman,23.55;  J Rice,24.25; M Rice,26.12; S Bridgman,26.37.

n If you are interested in cycling and want further information about the club and its events,  call in and see Darren at Okehampton Cycles or log onto the  OKCC website at http://www.okehamptoncycleclub.co.uk  ">www.okehamptoncycleclub.co.uk  ;