By Isle of Wight Observer
Round five of the Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club Winter Championship, the GES Cup, took place in balmy, spring-like conditions at Newbarn Farm, Calbourne, on Sunday.
The duel for the Expert crown continues, with Tom Richards coming out on top over Adam Morgan, losing only two points to Adam’s 37.
Jim West took top spot in the Intermediate class on 20, with just one point separating Harrison Crickmore (29) and Rory Stephens (30) in 2nd and 3rd places.
In the over-50s, Jon Death took the victory over John Coombes with 43, whilst Paul Kent was the sole finisher in the Novice class, taking 10 championship points.
Four riders competed for the win in the Adult Easy, with Damian Rajasingam coming in first on five points, the second lowest score of the day. Dave Elford and John Gustar took 2nd and 3rd spots with respective scores of 14 and 23.
Tristan Osborne took the win in the Clubman group with 41, beating Alan Gosden on 56 and Mike True on 66.
Three Youth riders competed. Riley Baker found it tough going at times in the Youth Novice, finishing on 113. Leo Death was victorious in the Youth Easy class on 13. Blake Buggy came in runner-up on 20.
The next round of the championship is the Downend Cup which takes place on March 24.