TWENTY-THREE riders greeted the starter on a hot night in Jamieson to race one of the club’s favourite courses.

Tony Morris was first away followed by Micala Jacobs, then Di Condie and John Eisner.

Next off was Adam Baker, Daves Bock and Jagger; then Steve Curnow, Ian Conrick, Tim Hall and Craig Wilson.

Next away was Jason Parker, Adrian Dowd and Mick Pearce (back for his first race this season).

Starting next was Damian Grundy, Steve Duke and last week’s winner, Simon Hall, followed by the dangerous Block group of Dave Moore, Steve Brown, Ryder Chadd and Darren Bakker.

Chasing off Scratch was Bruce Halket and Smokey Garrett.

By the half way mark the race was coming together as the Block group powering through the other riders and the Scratch group not making enough headway to feature in the finish.

Coming into the final few kilometres, the Block group had collected a large amount of riders that were all jostling for position for the all-important sprint into the city limits.

Big Steve Brown decided to dispense with as many riders as possible by doing a big turn of speed, spitting out a few riders that were only just hanging on.

Bakker jumped on his wheel but drifted to the front way too early for the sprint with all the others looking for a lead out.

Bakker started his sprint early, trying to catch the others off guard, which worked to a certain degree.

But he couldn’t maintain the gap; young gun Ryder Chadd powering to the line and collecting fastest time too.

Bakker held on for second ahead of Grundy in third after a strong ride.

Everyone else came in not far behind.

Thanks to all the marshalls, Commissaires and helpers on the night.

Also Thanks to Janine for organising the delicious pizzas at the Brewery and a good evening was had by all.

Next week is the last race of the year, around the Merinda Way Loop.