Thrilling Cycling

Only four cycle lengths separated the first 11 riders home in the 25-mile Nelson amateur road cycling championship to Spring Grove and return. And it was only by half a wheel, in a final burst, that enabled winner G. Clinton to edge out D. Palatchie. In third place was defending title-holder, B. Newport.

Before the race, Gary Clinton applies some pressure to his tyres.

Clinton now applies a different pressure, on junior champion, Ray Harris, as they lead the bunch out of Brightwater on the return trip.

"Now, when you see me make that break, you push this button....." John Williscroft explaining the operation of his camera to Elizabeth Cole before the race.