The second stage in the Autumn Series of races, organised by clubs affiliated to the Malta Cycling Federation, was held last Sunday on the Salina-Bahar ic-Caghaq Coast Road circuit.

This stage was a 20-kilometre individual time-trial organized by the Birkirkara SJ club.

Etienne Bonello, of Team Greens, was unchallenged, winning the race in 27 minutes, 32 seconds.

James Mifsud, also of Team Greens, was second while David Galea, of The Cyclist, finished third.

Birkirkara St Joseph’s Michelle Vella Wood (photo) won the women’s race in 31 minutes and 57 seconds.

Second place went to Marie Claire Aquilina (Team Greens) and third was Caroline Zammit, of Agones Orchid.

The other categories were won by Erika Spiteri Bailey (girls U-12), Isaac Spiteri (boys U-12), Martina Sciberras (girls U-15), Kurt Muscat (boys U-15), Em-manuel Camilleri (O-60), Nicky Farrugia (O-50) and Peter Gatt (O-40).