The Hampshire Police Cycling Club's annual 10-mile time trial at Greatham on Saturday was once again won by national champion Michael Hutchinson in 19-04 minutes.
He was the last man off on a very blustery night. None of the riders could quite work out which way the wind was blowing, but Hutchinson was in a class of his own and won in 19mins 04secs.
Ray Hughes of Clarence Wheelers went a bit quicker than he had at Bentley three hours earlier, but still finished in second place.
Northover's Vets Team star rider Leslie Allen took the women's prize, beating team-mate Pete Pickers by one second (23-23 and 23-24).
Of the other local riders, Rother Valley man John Hepper took 16th in 22-48, with Liphook Cycles' Dave Butters one place behind him in 22-54. Gary Gunner (24-30) also of Liphook Cycles, was sandwiched between 'a3crg' duo Paul Rowden (23-54) and Andy Phillip (24-52).
Reis Mitchell, the only other Rother Valley rider in the event, punctured when lining up for the start. After borrowing a wheel, he finished in 27-29.
Passfield's Justin Hoy has been taking part as a member of the Surrey League team in Ireland, riding the Irish Milk Board RAS Tour.
Hoy has had to put up with some bad weather and a few problems in the saddle area, but finished this major tour with a good place on the final day. Apart from Irish and Great Britain riders, Hoy was up against the national teams of Poland and Denmark.
l The a3crg club have been putting the final touches to their time trial on Jubilee Day. This is a 25-mile event at Greatham on Tuesday morning.
Last year's summer champion, Steve Walking from Lovedean, will be the last solo rider off at 8 am. He will be followed by Paralympic medallist Rob Allan, piloted by Farnham RC team-mate Paul Charman. First rider off at 7-02 am and the section of the A3 between Liss and Liphook will be covered twice.