The Peel District Cycling Club’s summer season kicked off with time trials at Hopelands on Saturday.
While there were a few new faces, most riders were veterans of the previous years’ Wednesday evening races.
The veterans were pleasantly surprised by the lack of wind and not having to ride eight kilometres into the strength-sapping sea breeze.
The PDCC’s summer season looks to reward consistent riding over its course, with awards handed out to both the fastest rider and the most improved rider throughout the series.
The fastest rider on Saturday was Colin Rose, who covered the 16kms in 22 minutes, two seconds at an average of 43.5kms per hour.
Next week see the return of the criterium series at Smeaton Way, with the next time trial on the 31 December, for more information visit pdcc.asn.au.
