HUNDREDS of riders from across the Midlands and Wales were attracted to the Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club promoted first round of the West Midlands Youth Circuit Series of races at the Stourport Sports Club.

More than 20 CRC members were entered, but found podium places difficult to achieve in some fast paced racing.

Best placed was Caitlin Pridden with 2nd place in the under-eight girls while Erin Boddice secured 3rd place in the under-16 girls race.

Several riders just missed a podium place with Archie Bentley, under-eight boys, Max Hinds, under-10 boys, junior Craig Hardiman, and Aimee Lane, under-14 girls all taking 4th place finishes.

Veteran Ken Bradbury started his road racing season early with a 3rd place finish in the first round of the LVRC over-65s series on a cold and windy course near Towcester.

Riders were bunched entering the finishing straight, but the uphill sprint strung them out with Bradbury holding his position to the line.

Further details of club activities can be found on www.wfcrc.org.uk