Dobson and Giddings conquer in Cheshire
Kate Giddings and Joseph Dobson came out on top on the undulating Cheshire hills in the Birkenhead North End CC hilly 22 on Good Friday.
28-year-old Dobson from New Mills spearheaded a Manchester Bicycle Club 1-2 with Alex Royle having to settle for a narrow second.
Royle had laid a marker down 20 minutes prior to Dobson’s finish but Royle’s 45-04 which was over a minute better than anyone else, wasn’t enough to keep his team-mate at bay.
Dobson eclipsed the marker by seven seconds with a 44-57 adding to one victory and two second places already achieved this season.
Royle has had a busy 2019 season to say the least, competing nine time previously with an impressive five wins.
Thomas Brazier (Synergy Cycles Racing Team) capped off the podium in 46-18 for his second podium in three events this year.
Kate Giddings (Liverpool Century RC) kicked off her year in style with a comfortable 34-second victory.
32-year-old Giddings had multiple victories to her name last season but will be looking to improve further. The time of 54-11 and event victory will no doubt be a confidence boost looking forward to the summer time trialling.
Keri Parton (Pro Vision Cycle Clothing) finished second in 54-45 with Rebecca Holland in third with 57-54.
In other categories, fifth placed David James Williams (Velotik Racing Team) was fastest veteran in 46-58, Adam Smith (Innovation Racing) was fastest junior in 48-58 and home club rider Max Jones was quickest juvenile in 59-04.
* All reports are copyright of Cycling Time Trials/Snowdon Sports. Not to be used without permission. This report by Jack Cudworth.