Verulam Reallymoving’s excellent season so far in the Central Cyclocross League took another step forward this week with Tom Martin regaining his form after coming back from injury.

Herts Advertiser: Tom Martin in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHYTom Martin in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY (Image: Archant)

He took second in the senior men's race over a muddy and tough course in round 10 at Swanbourne.

Herts Advertiser: John Jones in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHYJohn Jones in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY (Image: Archant)

The stop-start season and quick return to form delighted Martin.

Herts Advertiser: Alfie Aldridge finished second in the Central Cross Country League at Swanbourne for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHYAlfie Aldridge finished second in the Central Cross Country League at Swanbourne for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY (Image: Archant)

He said: "This is probably my best result all season and only my third race after a six-week break recovering from a broken finger. I'm super happy."

Herts Advertiser: Paul Caton in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHYPaul Caton in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY (Image: Archant)

He wasn't the only one who stood on the second step of the podium too with Alfie Aldridge just edged out in the juniors.

Herts Advertiser: Claire Sharp in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHYClaire Sharp in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY (Image: Archant)

Alarik Knox was fourth in U12 boys while Rachel Dunn secured fourth in the V40 women as did Paul Caton in the V50 men's.

Herts Advertiser: Alarik Knox in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHYAlarik Knox in Central Cross Country League action for Verulam Reallymoving. Picture: KEITH PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY (Image: Archant)

Caton's result was even more impressive after a crash and puncture before the start and four bike-changes during the race to deal with the build-up of mud.

John Jones was eighth.