The 2016 Time Trial Championship, organised by the Malta Cycling Federation, saw a new winner in the men’s category claiming the crown this year.

James Mifsud, of Team Greens, had the great satisfaction of becoming Elite Category champion for the first time in his career, finishing the season with a total of 575 points.

Mifsud won two races – at Mrieħel Bypass and il-Miżieb – and he was runner-up in another time-trial race at the Coast Road.

Two cyclists from Agones SFc finished second and third in the final classification as Mark Bonnici accumulated 435 points and Steve Sciberras 415.

Marie Claire Aquilina, of The Cyclist CC, made sure of another title in her repertoire after topping the standings with 575 points.

Like Mifsud, she also won two races – at the Coast Road and Mrieħel Bypass – besides a runner-up spot at the race in Miżieb.

The promising Marion Pullicino, of Agones SFc, was second overall with 550 points, ahead of Gozitan Felicienne Mercieca who took third place with 310 points.

Mosta AF Sign Studio CC’s Kurt Muscat won the Junior Cham-pionship.

He finished the time-trial season with a total of 575 points ahead of Isaac Spiteri, of Agones SFc (450) and Gozo Greyhound’s Brandon Sultana (375).

The championships for U-15s were both claimed by Mosta AF Sign Studio CC riders – Veronique Pace Asciak and Julian Gauci.

In the Masters categories, the 40+ section winner was Michael Camilleri (Team Greens) and the 50+ title went to Nicky Farrugia (Mosta AF Sign Studio).

Veteran Emmanuel Camilleri (Mosta AF Sign Studio) won the championship for 60+ riders.

In a statement, the Maltese Cycling Federation thanked all clubs and riders for their contribution along the season.

They also showed their appreciation to timing system provider ARRTS, the Local Councils, the Police Force, Malta Red Cross, volunteers and marshalls for the service to the sport.