Lucan’s McDunphy Takes Tour of Ards

26Mar/170

Lucan’s McDunphy Takes Tour of Ards

The Wirefox Tour of Ards 2017 saw many of the top names in Irish cycling take to the roads around the Ards Peninsula to cover the 140 km course. The race took the riders through many of the small towns and villages on both sides of this coastal route. This classic event would not have been possible without the support of the PSNI who provided a control vehicle and motorbike outriders.

As is the norm with this event the pace was high from the gun and the riders were to average almost 28mph over the distance. A small group managed to go clear on the final ascent of the hill and this included Conn McDunphy (Lucan), Mark Potts (Neon Velo) and Mark O’Callaghan (Aqua Blue). However the fast moving chasers closed the gap.

With the line in sight McDunphy gave a final push to take the win four seconds ahead of Mateo Cigola of Aqua Blue who won the bunch sprint. Lindsay Watson of CRC took the final podium position.

He was followed in by Chris Mc Glinchey (Powerhouse Sport), Craig Rea (Phoenix CC), Roger Aiken (U/A), Mark Millar (Velo Cafe Magasin), Andrew Hedley (Ards CC), David Hamilton (NDCC) and Marc Potts (Neon Velo) who all pick up points.

Liam Wilson of Powerhouse Sport was the first Junior. This new team is certainly showing that it packs a punch with great results in the early season events. Gareth Murray had the honour to be the first Ards rider home.