7:23am Monday 14th July 2008
Mike Smith's formidable winning run continued in Colchester Rovers' Evening Ten at Langham.
Recording a time of 22 minutes and 43 seconds, he finished comfortably clear of closest challengers Stuart Chatting and Richard Haines, who tied on 23m 44s.
Adrian Manley followed with a season's best 23m 50s.
Despite his outstanding form, Smith cannot contest the Club Championship, being unavailable for next week's qualifying event.
Despite showery conditions, long-term contenders Ken Campion and Julian Cordwell both secured personal bests.
Meanwhile, mother and son Debbie and Oliver Jarvis achieved a unique double, each recording PBs.
Back after a five-year absence, veteran Derek Snowling registered a notable 30m 01s, while youngster Dan Riley clipped three minutes off his previous best.
Other times included Dennis Van Gaveren (24m 09s), Mark Lloyd, David West (both 24m 16s) and Dennis Warner (25m 15s).
At Lavenham, Colchester Rovers won the Inter Club Ten versus Sudbury to retain the Alan Wiseman Cup.
The trophy was presented to Rovers' youngest rider, 14-year-old Oliver Jarvis.
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