In 2016 this event resulted in a tie for first place between Brook Elgie and Phil Wilks with both riders achieving a time of 26-19 on this rolling New Forest course. The pair went head-to-head again today, with Elgie looking to test his form ahead of the Downton Classic 2-day stage race next weekend.
Both riders set personal bests on the P182 course with Wilks beating his previous time by 15 seconds with 26-01. Elgie was quickest on the day though, winning the time trial convincingly with 25-22 and taking almost a minute off his previous time.
Brook Elgie: “I’d like to thank my teammate, and the cold morning limiting the field size”
Young rider Harry Parsons put in an impressive ride to finish third with 26-32.
Special thanks to Graham and all the helpers and timekeepers. Thanks also to the group of Sotonia riders on the Sunday club run who joined the competitors after the race.
- Organiser: Graham Harman
- Start timekeeper: Martin Napier
- Pusher off: Richard Burch
- Marshals: Mark Compton, Penny Cossburn, Julian Gee
- Finish timekeepers: Mary Corbett, Norman Harvey
- Number caller: Phil Wilks
| 1 | Brook Elgie | Sotonia CC | 25-22 |
| 2 | Phil Wilks | Sotonia CC | 26-01 |
| 3 | Harry Parsons | Sotonia CC | 26-32 |
| 4 | James Chant | Gillingham and District Wheelers | 29-10 |
| 5 | Mike Anderson | VC Venta | 29-30 |
| 6 | Jon Legg | Sotonia CC | 31-24 |
| 7 | Richard Burch | Sotonia CC | 31-51 |
| 8 | Wendy Knowlton | Sotonia CC | 32-50 |
| 9 | Ted Knowlton | Sotonia CC | 34-16 |
| 10 | Millie Chilcott | VC Venta | 37-31 |