With the rain departing just in time the Saturday club racing was able to be run using the Outtrim, Kongwak and Wattle Bank circuit. However, the late morning rain had deterred a large number of the riders and officials from venturing out. For the riders that fronted the handicapper Jim Geary split the field into 2 bunches for scratch race rides.

The A grade riders made up a field of 10 riders however the field was soon split with riders having to negotiate the climb up to the Inverloch/Korumburra/ Kongwak intersection plus the climbs around to the Glen Alvie corner. Fortunately with the rain the wind of the past week had dropped so riding conditions were pretty good. At the finish of the circuit there was only a small bunch left for the uphill sprint at the Outtrim reserve. Neil White sprinted home to claim the win ahead of Clem Fries, Phil Camenzuli, Tony Clark, Kevin Feely, Tom Debenham and new rider Mark Haines.

In B grade the riders had a slightly easier course as they bypassed the climb up to the Korumburra Rd T intersection. However, Rod Cheyne was determined to make it a hard ride. His consistent pressure saw him eventually shake the others and allow him to front the finish line alone for a well earned win. Next home was Tony Giles following a good ride and the benefit of consistent recent riding and training. Kerry Pritchard claimed third place.

Next week the racing will be at Korrine so riders will again have some hills to contend with.

Race report by Lindsay Love