Inverclyde Now Logo CYCLING — Inverclyde Velo Riders Compete In Cumbrae Event

26 June, 2019 | Local

INVERCLYDE Velo riders were out in force at the annual time trial and hill climb on the Isle of Cumbrae.

The time trial course takes riders round the island in a clockwise direction and measures just under nine miles.

Eighty-five riders had signed on to race the popular event with conditions remaining dry but very windy.

Paul McGonigle was the fastest Inverclyde Velo rider, stopping the clock with a superb time of 20:06, securing sixth place. Next home was Ross Fleming with another super time of 21:09 (13th place).

Lewis Beck rode a solid race with a time of 21:23 (16th Place). Other Velo riders were George McCarter completing in 22:33 (28th), Tom May, pictured, 22:51 (34th), and Kevan McCartney 24:16 (52nd).

The race was won by David Griffiths of Bioracer Moriarty Bikes with an excellent time of 18:57. Thirty-seven riders took part in the 1.5-mile hill climb.

There was another excellent performance by Paul McGonigle, again the highest placed Inverclyde Velo rider, crossing the line in 4:58 in second place. He was denied the win by just 14 seconds.

Jim Logue, 5:30 (7th), and Stephen Leckie 5:32 (8th), also had great results making it into the top 10 in a quality field. Other Velo results were Kevan McCartney, 6:16 (20th), George McCarter, 6:28 (25th) and Tom May, 6:34 (26th).

The race was won again by David Griffths with a time of 4:44.

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