CYCLING: This season's evening time trials are being run as combined events between Redditch Road & Path Cycling Club and Bromsgrove Olympique CC.

The first race on April 5, using the K34 New End course, was won by Ollie Braithwaite (Redditch) in 24 mins 30 secs. Brian Austin (Redditch) was second in 24.58 with Ian Nutter (Redditch) third in 26.47.

Other times were recorded by Andy Hill (Redditch) 27.51; Steve Bridgewater (Redditch 27.57 on his first ride and Dave Brearly (Redditch) 27.59.