Again well done to biking.ie and all the helpers for another smooth event.
I was really doubting whether I would be able for four laps this morning but knew once I started I would get into race mode and put up with the suffering. Like Paul I just couldnt close the gap on Laco, I would get close on the hills and then once the trail opened up he was gone untill the next climb and the same happened through the whole race. Really enjoyed it in the end and as mentioned the support was great, it made up for all the lonely sections when everyone disappeared on the last couple of laps
The youths were on fire today too, some very impressive races most noticeable was in the U16's Anto getting his win after a few mishapes in previous races he finally got it, and by quite a distance too. Also in this cat was John S who got fourth, Brilliant result for him smiles from ear to ear, well deserved. And Young Brendan Meath also only new to racing had a go today I didnt get his result in the end but great to see so many in this cat.
Another superstar is Ben griffin, Jesus he was flying he was right ahead of me for his two laps and destroyed the opposition we worked together on some of the climbs to try pull out a further lead which appeared to work as he got first position in the juniors... Legend!!
Dont see him for months then he pulls out a win at his first race in about a year.
The McGarrs did their usual thing getting 2nd (Adam) and 3rd (David) in U12 and U10 races, great effort by both of them in what were fairly large categories.
Johnny and Ryan were in the U14 and again Johnny had a legendary race, the winner in this cat had a massive lead from the start but by the end johnny had closed it considerably to take second place, And Ryan came in 6th or 7th. Great result for both in what was a fairly long course for them.
Great results by everyone well done to all who took part.
Legends
