On the day, the SCCU organisers were suitably impressed by the double figure RCC turnout comprising Rupert, Dave Wilsher, Dave Motton, Nathan Chamberlain, Paul Read, Simon Baldwin, Jonny Bradbourne, Neil Candler (riding his first 25) and evergreen TT secretary, Geoff Clifton.

Rupert (53:24) , Dave Motton (58:06), Paul Read (58:20) and Jonny B all came in under the hour - with Mr Bradbourne pulling an uncanny incredible hulk impression that was captured on camera as he crossed the line to secure a PB with 59:24.

Nathan and Simon were just a whisker outside the hour at 1:01:30 and 1:01:49 respectively, with Nathan suffering the worst of the weather with rain starting to fall half an hour into his ride after the latest RCC start time.

Dave W and Geoff both came in within 11 seconds of each other with 1:03:20 and 1:03:31 respectively.

In the final handicap position, Neil's 1:05:00 netted him 4th while Peter Main scooped 3rd and the RCC Pan Trophy in the process.

Photos of the RCC riders in action - including Lou Ferrigno - are in the link here:

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