REDDITCH Road & Path Cycling Club's first 25-mile time trial, last Tuesday evening, was shortened by traffic lights at the Worcester end.

The resulting 21.8-mile distance was completed first by Ollie Braithwaite in 49 mins 37 secs, Nick Riches was second in 50.18 with Mick Hopkins third in 52.23.

Other times were: Brian Austin, 53.39; Andy Sargent, 56.25; Paul Fisher, 56.34; Dave Brearley, 57.08.

Maureen Langston, in her last ride before the World Triathlon Championships in Belgium, came home in 68.58 and super veteran Norma Adams returned 69.02.