Wrekinsport’s club season opened with a by now traditional five mile dash taking in Admaston, Rushmore and Allscott as Tomos Hales took a fine win – despite competing on a road bike. Hales stopped the watch on 11 minutes 3 seconds to see off a strong challenge from Phil Roberts, some 14 seconds back on an almost still but chilly evening which saw 11 competitors attempt the lung-bursting effort. The short distance leaves no place for error on a course with a sting in the tail, dragging along the last leg between Allscott and Admaston which can catch riders out.

Taking third place was Wrekinsport Junior Ben Southgate, just 5 seconds behind Roberts in 11:22, whilst the only female in competition Mollie Croxon registered a good first go at the course with 15:23.