Although the predicted rain held off, conditions were not ideal with strong gusts over Freshwater Bay and a southerly crosswind along the Military Road which challenged the riders’ bike handling .
Wightlink-Wight Mountain cyclists take top podium places in Chessell 20km TT
60 riders took part in the Chessell 20km TT on Sunday and Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team members took the top three places on the podium
After many months of waiting for the green light from the Government to begin racing, the first round of the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Time Trial Series took place on Sunday (18th April).
Despite this being one of the more challenging TT courses on the Island, riders were keen to get their racing season underway and the 60 places available were filled in no time.
All competitors stepped up to the mark