Despite the awful forecast, the unpredictable Cornish weather produced a sunny morning with the wind only at its worst on the downhill section past Macdonalds.
Sean Childs produced an outstanding ride to romp away with an early win, with the first Cornish rider being the evergreen Gary Fouracres. Paul Friday was desperately unlucky to puncture for the second year running, in exactly the same spot as last year, riding the last 2 miles on a flat rear tyre. There was some tough competition around the 55-56 minute mark, with every second counting. There were eye-catching performances from Drummond Masterton (thank goodness the new twins are going to be slowing him down soon!), John Fazakerley, and Damian Ayling (I do not believe he has been in bed all week with flu - resting up more like). PZW scooped 1st and 3rd Vets prizes with Tony Farnell and John Payne respectively.
It was good to see the winter training group benefitting from a solid training block, with Mark Hooper, Andrew Smith and Matt Cummins producing impressive rides.
PZW pocketed most of the Cornish Cup awards - Paul Friday was 1st overall, Sandy Gourley 4th overall, Pete Blackshaw 1st Vet 50, Tony Farnell 1st Vet 60, Caroline Chesterfield 1st Woman, Pete Jory was one of only 2 riders to complete all 9 races, and PZW won the team award with Paul friday, Sandy Gourley and Tony Farnell.
Next open Cornish TT is the Camel Valley 10 on Saturday 20th March - get your entry in soon.[Tony Farnell]

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