A three-up time trial in honour of former Manx Viking Wheelers man Neil Bellhouse is to take place on the Wildlife Park course on Good Friday morning.

It will be over a distance of 25 miles, with signing on at Ballaugh parish hall from 8.15 for a 9am start. £30 per team. Individual riders accepted at £16 each.

Minimum age 12, no entries on the day - go to www.tlicycling.org.uk

l The first Manx mtb enduro of the year takes place on Easter Sunday, based at the Raven Inn, Ballaugh.

Registration on the day will be from 9am for a 10 o’clock start.

There will be three tests in Ballaugh plantation and two in Tholt-y-Will.

Entries were taken in advance and are now closed, but the route will be posted on www.manxmtbenduro.com on Friday evening.

l The 2019 Canada Life International 10-mile time trial league got under way yesterday evening in sunny conditions and continues next Wednesday from 6.45pm.

The events are centred on the Mountain View Innovation Centre, off Jurby Road, Ramsey.

One-off rides will be permitted when numbers permit. Contact Jim Cottier for more details on 495436, email [email protected]

A report from round one and the latest RL360 Youth Criterium League event will appear in Tuesday’s Examiner.

l The annual Nick Corkill Memorial Road Race will again be held over the Bride course on Sunday, April 28.

The HQ will be at Ayre United FC clubhouse, sign on between 8 and 8.30am. The start will from the Burmah Road junction with Thurot Road, 9am for the A race (over six laps, 54 miles), and 9.25 for the B event (four laps, 38 miles).

l Round two of the Youth mtb series is on Sunday, April 28 at South Barrule plantation. Newcomers are very welcome. See the Zurich Youth Mountain Bike Series Facebook page for details