It’s been a strong start to the year for members of Wightlink Wight-Mountain CRT, with podium finishes and strong positions all around for the riders in the second series.

Allan Cook, Ewan Cook, Nick Earley and Alfie Haydon competed in the Gorrick Brass Monkey Winter Series Two at Eelmore Plain, Aldershot, on Sunday (January 7).

Following their podium results in the first round, Nick and Ewan were gridded on the front row, with Alfie on row three.

The senior riders set off fast, and Nick took the lead in the first corner but just missed out on his first win of the season, taking second place with a time of one hour and 58 minutes.

Isle of Wight County Press: Nick Earley on the podium in second place for the senior categoryNick Earley on the podium in second place for the senior category (Image: Kirsty Cook)

Isle of Wight County Press: Alfie Haydon on the podium in third place for the junior categoryAlfie Haydon on the podium in third place for the junior category (Image: Kirsty Cook)

The race behind Nick was heating up, with Alfie and Ewan battling it out with the junior riders.

Alfie had a great race, picking off riders to take third place, missing out on second by just three seconds.

Ewan suffered a bit of bad luck but managed to take fifth over three laps.

Allan, competing in the grand vet category, was just outside the top 20, finishing mid-pack.

The next round takes place on January 28, with Nick in second place overall in the senior category and Ewan and Alfie in fourth and fifth, with only one point separating them in the u17s.