On Friday evening the Clarion organised their second event of the week with the focus shifting to adult racing. The event clashed with Scotland’s game in the European championships but despite that, cycle racing proved a popular and enjoyable attraction.

There were 3 races on the ticket, a beginner 4th category race, a female race and a 2/3 category race closing out the programme.

The first race for men was run under damp conditions, but the circuit’s super-grippy surface held up with no incidents. After 10 minutes of the 40 minute race, a group of 10 riders nosed off the front to form, what would be, the race winning move which included the home club’s Jonathan Hunter.

With constant probing from the competitors the group whittled down to 6 by the last lap. James Burnett (Edinburgh road Club) kicked first and crossed the line in front of the chasers with a Hunter in 7th

After the race, a buoyant Jonathan Hunter said “That was my first race and I was pretty nervous before the start especially with the rain falling but the circuit was super grippy. I worked really hard at the start and managed to hold on to the finish, happy with that, I’ll be back again.”

By the second race the sun had come out, drying the tarmac, so riders started to take the corners more aggressively

In the biggest ever women’s race at the venue, with 19 setting off, 8 of the riders had graduated from Women’s hour coaching which takes place on a Monday evening.

A group of 5 favourites formed a selection early in the contest, and they ticked off the laps until 3 laps to go when Anna Flynn (Spectra Racing) launched a blistering attack that could only be followed by a chasing Daisy Taylor (Solas Cycling). Flynn crossed the line first with a commanding lead on her rival.

The final event of the was a 2/3 category open race which was played out with aggressive tactics. Despite continuous forays off the front by the riders the bunch kept stretching and moving back together like an elastic band.

With attacks out of every corner, eventually 12 riders contested the bunch sprint, Linlithgow’s James Mccallum (What’s Your Meta) was pipped into second place by kier Gaffney (Vanelli-Project Go).

Organiser Barry Speedie was pleased with the evening’s proceedings “All three races were attacking and open, which is a characteristic of fixtures on this superb facility. I was pleased to see a really good bunch of women riding, with many coming along from the women’s coaching on a Monday, it’s a great way to spend a Friday evening”