Ross and District CC had not one, not two, but 22 persons wanting to partake in the annual Boxing Day 10.

Having analysed that fact, it's not the fact they're the only club running an event, it's not the fastest course, so it must be they're the friendliest club around, said competitions secretary Paul Stephens.

Six Forest-based riders tipped up this year in better conditions than in recent years to contest the Walford-Lydbrook-Walford time trial including two in the colurs of RDFCC.

Well done to Colin Parry (Lydney) for managing to embarrass everyone on his old winter hack bike, with lights, mudguards, a rack and saddlebag for his sandwiches, as Colin powered home in first place in an impressive 25 minutes, well clear of his nearest rival.

Kerry Trigg impressed in the cold conditions, finishing seventh fastest in an impressive 27m 43s.

The Streather Bros Jason amd Jamie finished in ninth and eleventh places in 28m 27s and 27m 55s respectively.

Alan Jones made his customary appearance in this event, attempting to record a PW or 'personal worst' but actually recorded a solid time of 31m 14s while Dale Reed, who's not racing anyone but himself, (purely for pleasure) recorded a time of 33m 53s.

Well done to eveyone for keeping this festive tradition alive.