Cockerhan clocks fastest time at Gainsborough Aegir time trial

He came out on top in a hard race on a wet, overcast evening last Wednesday, battling a north east wind.

The course was out to Lau ghton then to East Ferry returning alongside the River Trent finishing on Carr Lane near East Stockwith.

Cockerhan, of Trent Valley c locked 28 mins 49 secs, with Gainsborough's Trevor Halstead second in 30 mins 54 secs.

The Gainsborough Aegir Sunday leisure ride was chosen on the morning of the event.

The route took riders into Nottinghamshire, heading to Retford.

The riders departed from Roseway in Gainsborough town centre, heading over the River Trent then passing through Beckingham, the ride progressing through Saundby Sturton le Steeple and North Leverton then climbing Schroog Hill, from where the view was splendid.

The ride headed towards Retford, passing through the quaint hamlet of Little Gringley, before returning via Babworth, Sutton cum Lound, Matterey, Wiseton, Clayworth, Gringley on the Hill and Walkeringham.

It was a very pleasant 43-mile ride, with time to view the Chesterfield Canal, although strong wind made riding conditions hard at times.

To take part in Sunday's ride, those interested must contact Trevor Halstead at Gainsborough Cycles, 20 Ropery Road Gainsborough, or telephone 01427 617752 before 5pm on Saturday for details.