Of the seven Sydenham riders down to start Ed Rieu was the only one that didn’t. The remaining six had the delights of blue skies and light winds to enjoy on this challenging course. Richard Hallett turned in a very impressive 1.43.38 (11th), Robert Royston 1.47.45 (19th), Dave Twin 1.49.18 (24th), Neil Stanley 1.50.14 (27th), Steve Thurgood 1.50.51 (29th) and Bob Loader 2.21.55 (49th). In the process Richard and Rob won the vet team prize picking up £10 each. The overall winner was Steve Dennis, East Grinstead CC 1.33.39 which was a new course record.