ROB Wood taking a night off gave other riders a chance in last week's Velo Club Sevale 12-mile hilly time trial.

Guest rider Gavin Poupart was a clear winner, over two minutes ahead of club members Brian Boswell and Mike Amery.

The full results were: G Poupart 32.46, B Boswell 34.55, M Amery 35.47, W Davies 37.15, A Tarling 37.44, S O'Toole 38.24, J Barnett 39.27, B Tarling 39.58, R Davey 40.34, T Knight 41.20, J Sharrock 41.49.

The next event is a 10-mile time trial, which will be held on Thursday (June 9) on the Chance Lane course. Note the later starting time of 7.30pm.

Full details of courses and future events can be found on the club's website, www.sevale-malvern. freeserve.co.uk.

The club also runs a Sunday morning ride starting from Barnards Green at 9am.