On Saturday, 23 March 2024, Abellio SFAs Reuban Davey and Dave Richards rode the VTTA's traditional season opener on the Isle of Grain.
Dave Richards
Due to road works, the 10-mile course was shortened to 8 miles. Conditions were far from ideal, with a 19mph block headwind on the outbound and then a lovely tailwind on the return, making pacing hard. Despite this, Dave Richards managed a time of 22:06, making him the fastest Road bike rider on age-adjusted time.
Reuban Davey
Reuban Davey Road the course in 19:16, just one second from being the fastest non-vet and 7th on scratch. Also, riding were San Fairy Ann’s Tom Richardson (23:14) and Mark Vowells (23:36)
Thanks are owed to the VTTA for organising the event. Despite the roadworks
Photos courtesy of Barry Adams (Bexley CC)