Lewis Wake (Team Kirkley Cycles) was the standout performer, grabbing top spot in the North Tyneside Riders CC 10-mile event, while Vicky Gibbs (Reifen Racing) was quickest in the women’s category.

Wake rode a time of 20:13 to secure top spot by over 30 seconds from colleague at Team Kirkley Cycles Adam Smith who completed the course in 20:47. Taking third position was Phil Hall (VeloCulture), the veteran finished in 20:50.

Prolific rider Wake has won an array of events over the last few years and this year has also started off well for the 26-year-old, winning two of three 2022 events prior to this and making that three of four after this event.

In the women’s event it was 43-year-old Vicky Gibbs that was quickest clocking a time of 24:13.

Taking the next available podium spot was Sarah Wilkinson (Blaydon CC) who finished just eight seconds later in 24:22. Taking third was Lois Jarvis, of the promoting club (North Tyneside Riders CC) with 25:56.

It was the first overall win for Gibbs, who had been fastest veteran out multiple times but the first time she had won overall this season.

“I didn’t actually realise I had won until someone pointed it out,” she said. “Today is bit more special to get the overall win, especially when the 10-mile district trophy is up for grabs.”

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Results:

Men:

1. Lewis Wake (Team Kirkley Cycles) - 20:13

2. Adam Smith (Team Kirkley Cycles) - 20:47

3. Phil Hall (VeloCulture) - 20:50

4. Peter Stokoe (Reifen Racing) - 21:06

5. Zach Haige (Barnesbury CC) - 21:08

6. Daniel Holmes (Ribble Rechrg RT) - 21:12

Women:

1. Vicky Gibbs (Reifen Racing) - 24:13

2. Sarah Wilkinson (Blaydon CC) - 24:22

3. Lois Jarvis (North Tyneside Riders CC) - 25:56

4. Justine Norman (VeloCulture) - 26:08

5. Lily Shaw (Racing Metro 15) - 27:00

6. Sarah Minto (North Tyneside Riders CC) - 27:27