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LOUDOUN RC - WANLOCKHEAD ROAD RACE - 28TH AUGUST
Posted on: 31st August
Article by: Andrew Gorrie
The event was run in increasingly windy conditions, with the north westerly driving the pace early on but resulting in a tough last 20 miles.
The early pace put paid to the junior riders hopes of a good finish as the top category riders sped towards the first climb of Glen Taggart at 40mph.
An elite group of 4 riders took the initiative with Gary Hand of Endura Pedal Power becoming an early favourite to clinch the win.
After the climb of the Mennock Pass to Scotland's highest village of Wanlockhead the lead group had amassed a lead of a few minutes and looked set to fight out the top placings.
Despite some aggressive attacks by Liam Cowie of Endura Pedal Power it was team mate Hand who prevailed taking his first victory after 5 attempts.
11th place overall was enough for Mark Skilling of Ayr Roads to clinch the Ayrshire and Dumfriesshire Road Race Championship, which was incorporated into this race.
The contribution of the National Escort Group motorcycle marshalls and Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary's Sanquhar officers should also be noted, providing a safe race passage around this very scenic but challenging route.
Thanks to all who helped out on the day.
Final Position Number Name Club Cat Time
1 48 Gary Hand Endura/Pedal Power 1 2:26:00
2 11 Eddie Addis Velo Ecosse 2 ST
3 34 Scott McCrossan Endura/Pedal Power 2 ST
4 39 Liam Cowie Endura/Pedal Power 2 ST
5 36 Neil Taylor Edinburgh RC 2 ST
6 33 Peter Murdoch Team Cyclelane 2 2:30:00
7 42 Finlay Young Velo Ecosse 2 ST
8 45 Greig Brown Dooleys RT 3 ST
9 8 Lewis Hodgart Unattached 3 ST
10 18 Stephen Russell Team Cyclelane V2 ST
11 7 Mark Skilling Ayr Rds 3 ST
12 9 Gordon Murdoch Team Cyclelane 1 ST
13 16 Kenneth Armstrong Ayr Rds 3 ST
14 12 Paul McInally Rock and Road Cycles 3 2:32:00
15 23 Jamie Kennedy Glasgow Couriers 1 2:33:17
16 46 Chris Stewart Hardrock RT 3 2:36:39
17 20 Tommy Murray Glasgow Whs 2 ST
18 24 Ciaran Dougherty East Kilbride RC 3 ST
19 2 Keith Laird Glasgow Couriers 3 ST
20 35 Derek Walker East Kilbride RC 3 ST
21 37 Craig McCulloch Velo Ecosse 3 ST
22 47 Paul Gibson Ayr Rds 4 2:41:00
23 40 Richard Provan Glasgow Couriers 4 ST
24 10 Tom McDonald Lomond Rds V3 ST
25 38 Gianfranco Bianchini Glasgow Couriers 4 2:44:21
26 44 Michael Robb Ayr Rds 4 2:48:00
27 17 Paul Torrance Ayr Rds 3 ST
28 19 Andrew Davies The Bicycle Works V3 2:49:57
29 43 Nigel MacAodha Aberdeen Whs 3 2:51:00
30 15 Paul Gareze Lomond Rds 3 2:53:56
31 5 Brian McGhee Chryston Whs 4 2:56:14
32 6 Ayrton Pellet Edinburgh RC J ST
33 4 Luke Johnstone Chryston Whs J ST
34 1 Alistair McNicol The Bicycle Works 2 DNF
35 13 Barry Crumlish Glasgow Couriers 3 DNF
36 21 Lindsay Gordon The Bicycle Works 3 DNF
37 22 Martin Lonie Dooleys RT 2 DNF
38 29 Andrew Prenelle Team Icarus V4 DNF
39 30 William Bowers Stirling BC 4 DNF
40 31 John Paterson Dumfries CC 3 DNF
41 32 Scott Hawkins Glasgow Couriers 4 DNF
42 41 Richard Semple Team Cyclelane 3 DNS
43 3 Trevor Wilson Dales RT 3 DNS
44 14 Barry Cranstoun Team Icarus 3 DNS
45 25 Andrew Haydon Herbalife/Wheelbase E DNS
46 26 Andrew Coupe Herbalife/Wheelbase E DNS
47 27 Stuart Reid Herbalife/Wheelbase 1 DNS
48 28 Andrew Leith Dooleys RT 2 DNS
