Valerie Place claimed her first win of the season at the East Sussex CA 25-mile time trial on Sunday morning, while Adam Rogers finished fastest in the open category.

Riding for 7Oaks Tri Club, veteran Place clocked 01-10 to seal the victory ahead of teammate Vivienne Cornwell, who finished second in 01-12, while Domie Pollard’s (East Grinstead CC) time of 01-14 saw her into third position.

Place outperformed her Spindata predicted finish to beat pre-race favourite Gemma Shadbolt to the title and claim a first win in only her second Cycling Time Trials event this year.

In the open category, over 45 veteran Rogers posted 56-47 to fight off competition from fellow Eastbourne Rovers CC rider David Clark, who had to settle for second with 57-04, while Richard Gifford of trainSharp secured third position in a time of 57-08.

It is a first title of the season for Rogers after a myriad of top ten finishes throughout the course of the year.

Neil Edwards of Lewes Wanderers CC was the first road bike rider to finish in 01-12, a time good enough for seventh overall, while Rob Luff (GS Stella) was the fastest 65 plus veteran around the course, clocking 01-07 to finish 14th.

This 25-mile event, run on the G25/80 course, begins on the old A22 west of East Hoathly before heading towards Whitesmith and Golden Cross. Upon reaching Boship Roundabout, it retraces its steps to finish adjacent to its start location.

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Results:

Open:

1. Adam Rogers (Eastbourne Rovers CC) 56.47

2. David Clark (Eastbourne Rovers CC) 57.04

3. Richard Gifford (trainSharp) 57.08

4. Paul Tippett (Destination Bike RT) 58.00

5. Mark Jones (GS Stella) 1:00.45

6. Ian Cheesman (Worthing Excelsior CC) 1:01.29

Women:

1. Valerie Place (7Oaks Tri Club) 1:10.57

2. Vivienne Cornwell (7Oaks Tri Club) 1:12.15

3. Domie Pollard (East Grinstead CC) 1:14.31

4. Glenda Goscomb (7Oaks Tri Club) 1:16.21