Steve Tidiman of the Essex Roads Cycling club took no fewer than 10 minutes off his best time for 50 miles on Sunday.

Riding in the ECCA 50-mile event held on the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester, Steve recorded 1hr 56m 30s. Another to record an all time best was Bill Thomas who recorded 2hrs 1m 50s. John Yates was the club's other rider in 2hrs 16m 16s.

In the tandem event Gary Glenister and Mick Scott took second place with a time of 1hr 58m 23s which represents an improvement of some four minutes from their last ride at this distance with an average speed of 25.34mph.

In the evening 10 mile series, Graham Beale has consolidated his lead after winning the latest round held on Wednesday night in a time of 25m 34s, Brian Atkinson was second in 25m 57s with Mark Stanbury third in 26m 59s.

Other times were Gary Glenister 27m 26s, Colin Allabush 30m 56s, P Mc Robert 31m 5s, Dave Spraggins 31m 15s and Russell Fisher 31m 39s.

David Spraggins took first place in the latest round of the circuit race series being run by Ciclos Uno at Eastway Cycle racing circuit in East London. Terry's a power to be reckoned with

It has been a relatively quiet weekend for the Shaftesbury Cycling Club, with only two of the club riders taking part in the Barnet Cycling Club Veterans 10 mile time trial which was held on Saturday evening on the A1.

The weather was good, the outgoing five miles much easier than the five miles back to the timekeeper!

Terry Anderson, the veteran club champion, once again showed he was a power to be reckoned with and recorded a very good time of 22 minutes 41 seconds, while Derek Buffoni showed he is still an improving force with 23 minutes 44 seconds.

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