Mark Newton was up early again looking for a quick time on the course that three weeks ago put him close to a PB. As an early starter of the 110 riders he faced light rain, quite a bit of surface water but little wind, and was advised to take care on the many roundabouts of the G25/53 course. Mark took advantage of the early start, thundering around the course smashing his PB by 38 secs to record an incredible 55.48 (9th place). The event was won by Laurence Harding of Agiskoviner in 51.42.