CYCLING: Several Wyre Forest CRC riders consolidated their positions in the Midland Spoco Championship with excellent rides in the Worcester St John's CC promoted 28 miles time trial held near Flyford Flavell.

Leading club rider was Adrian Manning, finishing in seventh place with a time of one hour, 10 minutes and 49 seconds. He was supported by Ian Connolly, (11th in 1-14-57) and Aaron McCulloch, (16th in 1-25-39).

Manning was in action the following day at the Mercia CC promoted 25 miles time trial held near Burton on Trent where he recorded a time of 59-51. He was joined by Stuart McKie who completed the course in a time of 1-03-14. In the mid-week club championship, Phil Hunt was an easy winner from Paul Darby who had a similarly comfortable gap to third-placed Jason Lloyd.

Mid-week championship results: Phil Hunt 23-09; Paul Darby 23-47; Jason Lloyd 24-24; Dave Wood 24-35; Clive Heath 24-42; Stuart McKie 25-03 Steve Clarke 25-28; James Plant 25-29; David Prior 25-50; Ken Bradbury 27-03; Aaron McCulloch 27-26; Oliver Harris 27-36; John Smith 27-38; Brian Clarke 28-25; Rachel Heath 31-04; Norbert Wysocki 33-23.