MALVERN rider Tim Wood was the star of the first 'ten' of the VC Sevale-Malvern Time Trial series held in somewhat blustery conditions at Chance Lane, although the threatened rain didn't arrive.

Wood rode a convincing race to win by almost 50 seconds over his nearest rival, mountain biker Liam Killeen, confirming Tim as one of the county's best riders.

Results from Chance Lane 10 on April 18: 1 Tim Wood (22.09), 2 Liam Killeen (22.58), 3 James Gilfillan (23.00), 4 Brian Boswell 23.58), 5 D Dickerson (24.14), 7 Mike Amery (25.28), 8 Dave Walker (25.37), 9 S Potter (26.22), 10 John Baker (26.46), 11 Jim Sharrock (27.18), 12 Mike Peakman (28.06) 13 Tony Knight (28.50), 14 Richard Beggs (29.00).