Heavy rain reduced enthusiasm for Round 12 of the Decathlon Evening 10 Series by Wrekinsport with just seven riders taking the line – but more than one coming back with a big smile. 14 year-old Tom Cooper didn’t let conditions get in the way of his first ever time trial, coming across the finish line beaming from ear to ear having clearly enjoyed himself. Cooper stopped the watch on 30 minutes 35 seconds to set a benchmark for the future.

At the top of the standings Tomos Hales took another win as he looks to make up for lost ground after time out racing County level events and a stag function. Hales crossed the line in 22 minutes 8 seconds to beat Phil Roberts by 1:05, with Roberts now having a single point lead from Hales to take into the final three rounds.

In the Road Bike Series Cooper was not the only first-time entrant as Rich Smith changed his normal time trial bike for a road version one – and promptly took the win in 26:06 from Dave Moore, back in 27:27 on his single speed featuring knobbly tyres and cow horn handlebars. Series leader Elliott Wills took advantage of the absence of season-long rival Dave Seager to extend his Series lead to six points after finishing in 30:27.

Decathlon Series by Wrekinsport Cumulative Standings after twelve rounds

Pos'n	Name	Total Points
1	Phil Roberts	43
2	Tomos Hales	42
3	Ben Southgate	38
4	Rich Smith	30
5	Alex Hall	24
6	Ben Wood	19
7	Allan Henderson	13
8	Adam Mumford	11
9	Elliott Wills	10
=10	Dave Seager	9
=10	Simon Thursz	9

Road Bike Series Cumulative Standings after twelve rounds

Pos'n	Name	Total Points
1	Elliott Wills	48
2	Dave Seager	42
3	Dave Moore	33
4	Mollie Croxon	23
=5	Martin Davies	12
=5	Stuart Wortley	12
=7	Ben Wood	6
=7	Deb Hutson-Lumb	6
=7	Rich Smith	6
10	Bruce Gregory	4

Women’s Series Cumulative Standings after twelve rounds

Pos'n	Name	Total Points
1	Mollie Croxon	43
2	Deb Hutson-Lumb	24
3	Victoria Doran	6