Norfolk team Strada Sport put four members in the top 10 at the Ipswich Bicycle Club Road Race, even though the top spot eluded them.

Eastern Daily Press: The sprint for second place at the road race at Tunstall, lef tto right, Peter Fuller, Paul Wright, Daniel Drewery and Ben Howell Picture: Fergus MuirThe sprint for second place at the road race at Tunstall, lef tto right, Peter Fuller, Paul Wright, Daniel Drewery and Ben Howell Picture: Fergus Muir (Image: Archant)

In an awe-inspiring finish on the Orford-Tunstall road, almost 40 riders bore down on the finish line, manned by officials armed only with cameras and notebooks - no electronics were used.

There was no doubt about winner Chris Parker (Ipswich BC) - he had a couple bike-lengths in hand. But sorting out the rest of the first 10 took a while.

Strada could be pretty happy with the result: Ben Howell (second), Peter Fuller (third), Matthew Watts (seventh) and Sam Yates (ninth).

In the middle of these, Paul Wright put the blue colours of Lowestoft club VC Baracchi back near the top of a road race result, taking sixth place.

Eastern Daily Press: Spencer Laborde ( centre) third overall and first vet in the supporting race at Trinity Park Picture: Fergus Muir.Spencer Laborde ( centre) third overall and first vet in the supporting race at Trinity Park Picture: Fergus Muir. (Image: Archant)

Later that day Strada's Wisbech member, Tiago Fougo, was on the podium at an exceptionally well-attended Plomesgate CC grass track meeting at Bredfield.

Norwich rider Dale Johnston scored his third win in four outings in the men's race at Trinity Park, Ipswich.

Johnson learnt his bike-handling skills in moto-cross and says that he can relax and breathe through the tight final corner, while at this tense moment others hold their breath. He reckons it gives him the edge in the final blast.

Iceni's Spencer Laborde took third in the supporting race, while top Norfolk woman was Diss rider Sophie Holmes.

Eastern Daily Press: Sophie Holmes –- first Norfolk woman at Trinity Park Picture: Fergus MuirSophie Holmes –- first Norfolk woman at Trinity Park Picture: Fergus Muir (Image: Archant)

Norwich ABC were unlucky to hit a damp and windy afternoon for their 10 in the Waveney Valley. Kerry Tate of Newmarket T&CCC, tipped as a name to look out for after her previous ride on the course, was the women's winner in 24:05. Simon Hance (Stow & District, 20:29) was fastest man, ahead of second-placed Paul Jay (VeloVelocity 20:48).

The Mud, Sweat and Gears MTB series moved to the claylands of Hintlesham near Ipswich where Jimmy Piper won the Vets 50-plus.

The Renvale team member, who is confirmed as third overall in the National Series which concluded at Norwich last week, was nearly seven minutes clear at the front of the Hintlesham race.

Eastern Daily Press: The limit group in the women'’s handicap at the Trinity Park evening races Picture: Fergus MuirThe limit group in the women'’s handicap at the Trinity Park evening races Picture: Fergus Muir (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Dale Johnston takes the Senior win at the Trinity Park evening races Picture: Fergus MuirDale Johnston takes the Senior win at the Trinity Park evening races Picture: Fergus Muir (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The bunch heads towards Wattisden Picture: Fergus MuirThe bunch heads towards Wattisden Picture: Fergus Muir (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich rider Jimmy Piper (Renvale RT) heads downwards at the Hintlesham MTB races Picture: John StylesNorwich rider Jimmy Piper (Renvale RT) heads downwards at the Hintlesham MTB races Picture: John Styles (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Mulbarton rider Will Dorsett (second in the Sport Male category) at the Hintlesham MTB races Picture: John StylesMulbarton rider Will Dorsett (second in the Sport Male category) at the Hintlesham MTB races Picture: John Styles (Image: Archant)