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Glasgow United Round 3
Sunday saw the 3rd round of the Scottish Cross league take
place at Clydebank on the Auchentoshan course. The hosting
Club Glasgow United decided to change the direction of the
course this year which made for a much faster lap and provided
the closest and hardest fought race of the Series so far.
After a fast start from Gareth Montgommery (Edinburgh Uni)
and Kenny Kentley (Velo Ecosse) the end of the first lap saw
the trio of Frederick Morriston (CC Abeits) winner from round
two, Iain Nimmo (Merlin Rocklobster) winner from round one
and Dan Whitehead (Cannondale) pull away from the rest of
the field. The three riders remained locked in battle as the
gap on the chasing field opened up with Andrew Cox of Midlothian
chasing hard in 4th. The race looked like it was going to
be decided on a sprint finish between the three riders until
the second last lap which saw Whitehead pull out a ten second
gap on Morriston and Nimmo coming out of the running section.
The two riders worked hard on the last lap to pull the Cannondale
rider back but their efforts failed with Morriston crossing
the line only 2 seconds down and Nimmo @ 4 seconds in 3rd.
This leaves each of the riders with a win each and everything
to ride for in the remaining four rounds which continue next
weekend at the popular venue of Town Park in Glenrothess at
the earlier times of 10:30am for youth and 11:15 for other
cats.
The Junior race saw Stephen Paterson make it three in a row
leaving him favorite for the overall series. Alistair Millar
(Full Mental-Ricks Bike Shed) Confirmed his superiority in
the Youth Category taking the win with a good margin while
Douglas Shearer of Stirling Bike Club-Wheels of Callender
put in a valant effort to secure 2nd.
The womans race saw Sarah Gilliam take her 2nd win but by
no means running away with the series as she will miss the
next round leaving things open for Christine Allan to scoop
up the points.
The Series is being run with thanks to Stirling Bike Club,
Glasgow United and Midlothian with Prizes from Hardie Bikes,
Pedal Power and West End Cycles.
Hand Crafted trophies on offer for top three in each category
compliments of Glenochil Prison.
SERIES PRIZE PRESENTATION TO BE HELD AT THE LAST ROUND ON
2nd OF DECEMBER @ STRATHLEVEN.
SERIES RESULTS ONLINE SOON...
Top 10 senior results
1st Dan Whitehead Cannondale 12 laps in 55:30
2nd Frederick Morriston CC Abeits @ 2 seconds
3rd Iain Nimmo Merlin-Rocklobster @ 5 seconds
4th Andrew Cox Midlothian RT @ 1:00
5th Gareth Montgommery Edinburgh Uni @ 1:15
6th Steven Jackson GMBC Alpine Bikes @ 2 :00
7th Kenny Kently Velo Ecosse @ 2:30
8th Allan Quinn Glasgow United @ 3:30
9th Stephen Martin @ 4:00
10th Colin Sheerer Midlothian RT @ 4:20
1st Woman Sarah Gilliam Alpine Bikes
1st Youth Alistair Millar Full Mental Ricks Bike Shed
1st Junior Stephen Paterson
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