Tough event is mastered by Arblaster

DAN ARBLASTER was victorious in poor conditions around the Guernsey Velo Club's 30-mile road race.

Hail and rain before the start of the event meant that the racing would be tough and it was clear from the outset that the pace was going to be fast, with Arblaster, fresh back from a national road event, attacking almost immediately off the start line.

That set the trend, with few riders from the 23-strong field being able to keep up. Within the first few miles, a leading group of seven had developed.

Slightly further back, Leon Ogier, Tim Holmes and Philip Touzeau were working hard and eventually established contact with the lead group.