Ulster Cycling News
2Aug/140

Montgomery wins Madigan Cycles GP in horrendous weather conditions

Unattached rider David Montgomery broke clear of the field early in the first lap of 3 and rode superbly on his own opening up a gap of almost 5 minutes at one point over the chasing pack, in horrendous heavy rain on the tough hilly 18-mile circuit at Kilroot. He remained in front crossing the finish line 3 minutes 48 seconds ahead of Connor Murphy (Caldwell Cycles) and 4 minutes 35 seconds ahead of Mike Millar (Phoenix CC) and Cathal Smyth (Phoneix CC).

Paul Mulligan (Caldwell Cycles), Sean MacIntyre (Shelbourne), Lindsay Watson (Plush MTB), Steven McAlister (BCC) and John Madden (Dig Deep Coaching) completed the top 10 at 5 minutes 30 seconds behind winner David Montgomery who also won the Kings of the Hills Primes on laps 1 & 2.

Team Madigan, the race promoters, wish to thank all the riders for braving the poor conditions and all the marshals, officials as well as Ciaran from Elite Timing who were soaked to the skin throughout the race. As luck would have it the rain stopped after racing was over. Thanks also goes to long time sponsor of the race (26-years) Ronnie McKeegan of Madigan Cycles Carrickfergus and to Carrickfergus Borough Council for helping with sponsorship and providing Eden Community Centre for the day, it was a superb Race HQ. Thanks to St Johns First Aid Carrickfergus Branch for their good work.

Report & Results
Results ‘A’ Race (55 miles)

1 David Montgomery (unattached) 2hr.15mins.35secs
2 Connor Murphy (Caldwell Cycles) @3.48
3 Mike Millar (Phoenix CC)
4 Cathal Smyth (Phoenix CC) both @ 4.35
5 Paul Mulligan (Caldwell Cycles)
6 Sean McIntyre (Shelbourne)
7 Lindsay Watson (Plush MTB)
8 Steven McAlister (BCC)
9 John Madden (Dig Deep Coaching)
10 Craig Rea (Phoenix CC) all @ 5.30 behind
K.O.H. laps 1 & 2 – David Montgomery

Results ‘B’ Race (36 miles)
1 Chris McKeown (Dunloy CC)
2 Peter Doggart (North Down CC)
3 Chris McGlinchey (Chain Reaction)
4 Steven Daly (Termon Wheelers)
5 Jonathan McBride (Dromara CC)
6 Donal Gallagher (OW CC)
7 Sean Scullion (Island Wheelers CC)
8 Eammon Doherty (Foyle CC)
K.O.H. lap 1 – Colin Murtagh (Island Wheelers)

Results Ladies Race (36 miles)
1 Keri Parton (Dromara CC)
2 Jane Millar (Bann Wheelers)
3 Freida Brown (Banbridge CC)
4 Julie Rea (Phoenix CC)
K.O.H. lap 1 – Freida Brown (Banbridge CC)

Results over 50’s Vets (36 miles)
1 Noel Boyce (North Down CC)
2 James McConnell (East Antrim Audi CC)
3 Andrew Boyle (Ballymoney CC)
4 Ivan Goldworthy (Bann Wheelers)
K.O.H. lap 1 – Noel Boyce (North Down CC)

Report by Davy Ross

Posted by Martin Grimley (martin@ulsterxc.com)

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