The final Eastern league event

Colchester's Amis Velo RT- Solo Scaffolding riders were out in force chasing medals at the final Eastern league event on Sunday at Mistley.

The course's repeated descents and tough climbs on loose ground made competitors jump off and on their bikes several times each lap.

In the Veterans and Women's race, over 50 riders lined up at the start and David West put in another consistent performance to finish in 13th place. This result ensured he took the bronze medal in the Veteran's league standings.

Changing from their usual mountain bike discipline, Paul Barrow crossed the line for a well deserved 16th and Richard Alexander was 32nd in his first 'cross race.

The main Open race was led away by Junior Hugo Robinson of Elmy Cycles XRT, with Ben Paton of Amis Velo RT starting well up in fifth place.

In between, Andy Nichols and Shaun Aldous were duelling for the Senior title as they were only separated by one point overall.

Nichols finally took second place behind winner Robinson and so the league's top prize.

Further back, Paton was locked in a battle with Martin Carter and Richard Dunnett.

On the line he took seventh overall and second Elite veteran prize, confirming an excellent season with another bronze medal in the league standings.

The Amis Velo RT quartet line up for final event of the season in the team Championships at Danbury on 6 February