CYCLING Six Bath Cycling Club riders made the trip to South Wales Sunday morning to compete in Port Talbot Wheelers' 25-mile time trial, held on the notoriously fast Glynneath course.

The weather conditions were nigh-on perfect with a light, warm breeze gently crossing the circuit.

Bath's leading rider was Rob Pears, who rode his third-fastest time for the distance as he finished in 51mins 34secs.

Team-mate Leon Britton achieved a personal best with a commendable time of 56:41 while super veteran 67-year-old rider Tom Ryan also clocked a fast 57:01.

Pete Wilson, also completed his fastest 25-mile event for a number of years at the age of 73 with a good time of 1hr 01:51. The club's only lady rider in the event, Marilyn Jones, was hoping to slip under the magic hour mark but still managed a good time of 1:02:10. Another Bath super veteran, Chris Aitcheson, clocked 1:03:33.

This prestigious event attracted the country's top riders and spectators were not disappointed.

Despite a convincing win two weeks ago, favourite Michael Hutchinson was nudged into second place by Dave McCann, who broke Chris Boardman's record for the course by two seconds with a stunning time of 45:54. Runner-up Hutchinson finished in 46:07.