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Cyclist overcomes flat tire and gusty winds to win Blizzard Bicycle Club time trial

Winds of up to 57 km/h welcomed riders on Thursday, May 30th for the event, a 16-kilometre race to round out the month at Baldonnel Elementary School, with a statement from the club saying riders “had their hands full.”

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Heather McCracken had the best time at Blizzard Bicycle Club’s weekly time trial. (Photo Submitted by Pat Ferris)

BALDONNEL, B.C. — Cyclists battled wind – and more – at a time trial held by local cyclist club Blizzard at their Thursday night time trial.

Winds of up to 57 km/h welcomed riders on Thursday, May 30th for the event, a 16-kilometre race to round out the month at Baldonnel Elementary School, with a statement from the club saying riders “had their hands full.”

Heather McCracken overcame both the wind and a flat tire to finish with the top time, coming in at 30 minutes and 24 seconds.

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She was followed by Trevor McDonell at 31 minutes and 18 seconds. Pat Ferris rounded out the top three at a time of 33 minutes and four seconds.

Blizzard’s next event will be a road race on Sunday, June 1st.

More details about Blizzard Bicycle Club is available on its website and Facebook page.

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