Bob Loader was the first Sydenham rider off on this early season classic. After suffering a puncture and having problems getting his tub off he eventually recorded a 2.28.19. Dave Twin was next off and slightly improved on last year with a 1.45.56. Richard Hallett followed with a 1.42.57 (winning the vets on std with +25.22) and Matt Lucas recorded a 1.48.25 having un-shipped his chain once and been suffering with a cold. The winner was Jason White of JD cylces in 1.37.21.