Gala Cycling Club

Monday night saw the return of two up racing, riders having to pick a partner capable of keeping together during the race distance with there combined time taken on the 2nd person to cross the line. It was Gary Robson and Jim Logan who rode a strong 22m 22 sec to win with Simon Mills and Alistair Meikle second less than a minute down 23m 18, through the spray off his fathers wheel a young Toby Dawson was heard shouting for him to go faster was delighted with his best time this year 30m 58.

The sun was shining on the riders taking part in the first 25m TT this year no more so than Gary Robson who rode into the sunshine winning with a 57m 01, close behind and almost breaking the magic hour David Johnston, Jim Logan and Ian Pearson. New rider Tony Westbury in his first race came home 1hr 13m 44 a good ride considering taking on the challenges of a 25mile TT.  David Johnston 160points and Jim Logan 141points have opened up a lead in the TT league with Jim Stark 126points respectfully currently third complete the top three at this early stage of the season. Over the coming weeks there is a change to the race programme details of which can be found online at galacc.co.uk, Diamonds, Happy Trials and Info Hub. Tonight Wed 9th sees Peebles CC host there annual 10m TT incorporating the East Of Scotland Cycling Association Championship Race, good luck to all taking part.  Entries to this weekends Audax events are almost full proving once again how popular these events are, if your not taking part but can help on the day please contact Lucy McTaggart .