James Mifsud, of Team Greens, underlined his fine form after winning the second Time Trial Championship race of the season, held in Mrieħel last weekend.

Mifsud covered the 24km route in 34 minutes and 37 seconds to beat title holder Wayne Spiteri (Mosta AF Sign Studio) by 47 seconds.

Thanks to the points won, Mifsud has joined Spiteri at the top of the general classification.

In Mrieħel, Steve Sciberras, of Agones SFC, was third in 36 minutes and two seconds.

In the women’s time trial, Marie Claire Aquilina, of The Cyclist, maintained her solid and consistent performances by winning the race to stay on top of the classification on maximum points.

Aquilina rode home in 38:26 ahead of Marion Pullicino (Agones SFC, 41:39) and Alexandra Matulova (Team Greens, 46:50).

The juniors time trial was won by Kurt Muscat (Mosta) in 37:12.

Nicholas Attard Montaldo (The Cyclist, 38:32) was runner-up ahead of club-mate Isaac Spiteri (40:12).

After the race, medals were distributed to the winners in the various age-groups.

The next event on the calendar is the Road Race Championship opener at Ta’ Penellu, Mellieħa,on June 12.

Winners

Elite: James Mifsud (Team Greens) 00:34:37.

Women: Marie Claire Aquilina (The Cyclist) 00:38:26.

Juniors: Kurt Muscat (Mosta AF Sign Studio) 00:37:12.

Age Groups: F15 – Veronique Pace Asciak (Mosta AF Sign Studio) 00:25:43; M15 – Julian Gauci (Mosta AF Sign Studio) 00:22:02; 40+ – Michael Camilleri (Team Greens) 00:36:19; 50+ – Nicky Farrugia (Mosta AF Sign Studio) 00:39:45; 60+ – Emmanuel Camilleri (Mosta AF Sign Studio) 00:42:43.

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