TWO intrepid Worcester St John’s cyclists competed in atrocious weather conditions to bring home excellent results in their debut time trial of 2018.

Simon Garrett and Simon Adcook represented the club in the Sportzmad-organised 10-mile time trial from Monmouth.

Garrett finished second overall and was first vet male in 22.20.

Club-mate Adcook came eighth for his first top-10 finish and was just eight seconds off fifth in 23.48.

Snow was falling in Worcester as the pair set off in temperatures of zero degrees.

Adcook revealed the weather was so bad they secretly hoped the event would be called off.

“As we neared Monmouth the race organiser confirmed the event would run,” he explained.

“This was because even though conditions were not ideal they were not deemed unsafe to ride.

“Our reaction was mooted as I think we were both hoping it would be abandoned.

"My numbers were higher than last year which demonstrates the crazy conditions we rode in.”

Adcook added: “Thick air, strong winds, snow, sleet and clothing choices made it a very difficult first ride of the season.

"Crosswinds and poor visibility, particularly on the first leg, meant there was no way of attaining a good position on the bike.

"It was a battle simply to hold your line and fight against being blown into the middle of the road.”

The first Worcester St John’s time trial of the season is on Sunday, April 8, from Inkberrow at 11am.

Registration closing date is on Wednesday.