Wheeler Wilkinson takes the honours in opener

THE new season got underway for the West Down Wheelers with the opening time trial on Tuesday night of last week, a five mile time trial on the Lurgan Road for the Ronnie Russell Shield.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Apr 2010, 10:48 BST
Updated 12th Apr 2010, 15:04 BST

Twenty riders took part in ideal conditions. Who would be the quickest was the chatter at the start and they didn’t have long to wait.

It was that man Paul Wilkinson who had all the answers on the night with a fast ride of 11m 14s to win the first trophy of the season. On this form Paul is going to have a cracking season.

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Second fastest was visitor Matthew Adair with a fine time of 11.48, third was Paul McManus who is likely to push for honours this season. His time of 12.11 was a good class.

Peter Savage also did a good time of 12.20 but Mark Alexander showed eary season form with a cracking time to take fifth place with 12.02. Completing the top six was Davy Quinn from Apollo with 12.23.

Other riders to catch the eye were Clive Adamson, John Kernaghan and Davy Cartmill.

Full result: Paul Wilkinson, 11.14; Matthew Adair, 11.48; Paul McManus, 12.11; Peter Savage, 12.20; Mark Alexander 12.22; Davy Quinn, 12.23; M McConville 12.28; Clive Adamson, 12.35; W McNeill, 12.36; John Kernaghan, 12.51; Davy Cartmill 12.54.

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C Armstrong, 13.06; Ian Walker, 13.16; Junior McAuley, 13.26; Junior McAuley, 13.26; Jonathan Cromie, 13.33; Paul McKinstry, 13.35; Chris Hodgen, 14.22; Phillip Hanna, 15.42; Michael Cantley, 15.47; Toni Armstrong, 16.26.