Exeter Whs CC 25

Gemma Waterjohns picked up her first win of the season with victory in the female category at the Exeter Wheelers 25-mile time trial in Devon on Sunday morning, while Jon Tune was fastest in the open category.

Riding for Team Tor 2000 Kalas, Waterjohns clocked 1:10-54 to take a win ahead of Rose Willis (St Austell Wheelers Cycling Club) in 1:13-11, while City Cycle Couriers rider Katya Tune came home in 1:14-33 for third place.

Waterjohns had previously claimed second at the Alltrax 10-mile time trial on June 29, after fourth at the St Piran / Northover Vets Team 25-mile time trial on May 9, having opened her account with third place at the 10-mile Cranbrook Cycling Club time trial on April 2.

On her win, Waterjohns said: “This is a great course, I prefer this to a flat one!

“It was lumpy and quite draggy, and when the wind picked up it was a bit tough towards the end!

“I felt pretty good, I have not had a massive season with racing this year so I am pleased to finally get a win!”

City Cycle Couriers Race Team rider Jon Tune came out on top in the open category in 56-11, 40 seconds clear of runner-up Lloyd Copp (Okehampton Cycling Club) in 58-55, with Tritan Kelsall-Spur, of the promoting club, 58-55 while also taking the prize for top road bike rider.

“I am really happy with the win today,” said Tune after victory.

“It’s a great course and tougher than the profile would lead you to believe. It is pretty technical in places, but it is nice to race on quiet roads for a change. The weather gods were kind but there was a stiff headwind in places.

“The event was really well organised, so thanks to Greg and the team for organising and giving up their time to run and support the event.”

* All reports are copyright of Cycling Time Trials/Snowdon Sports. Not to be used without permission. This report by James Ayles.

 

Results:

Open:

1. Jon Tune (City Cycle Couriers Race Team)     56.11

2. Lloyd Copp (Okehampton Cycling Club)        56.51

3. Tristan Kelsall-Spurr (Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club)               58.55

4. Craig Harper (Holsworthy Peloton)   59.58

5. Gary Fouracres (Yeovil Cycling Club)               1:01.10

6. Jimmy Richards (Pure Endurance)     1:01.31

7. Tony Symons (Tavistock Wheelers Cycling Club)       1:04.24

8. Frederick Mayall (Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club)       1:04.29

9. Mateusz Szala (Pure Endurance)        1:04.35

10. Mark Hughes (1st Chard Wheelers)  1:05.25

Women:

1. Gemma Waterjohns (Team Tor 2000 Kalas)  1:10.54

2. Rose Willis (St Austell Wheelers Cycling Club)           1:13.11

3. Katya Tune (City Cycle Couriers)        1:14.33

4. Wiebke Rietz (1st Chard Wheelers)     1:19.02