David Conroy cyclocross champion has taken his first win of 2019 on the road, proving best at the end of the latest round of the Mondello Series in Co Kildare (All photos by Sean Rowe)
David Conroy has taken his first ever
win on the roads with victory in the latest round of the Mondello Series in Co
Kildare.
The Donnybrook Landscaping-Scott man is
an off-road specialist, winning the elite Irish cyclocross crown this year.
He has also represented Ireland at the
cyclocross Worlds and Europeans but tonight showed he can also take road wins.
He broke clear in a two-man move with Luke
Kearney (South East Road Club) and beat him in a sprint finish.
John Priest (Lucan CRC) rounded out the podium from Mark Dowling (Unattached), Anthony Doyle (Strata 3-VeloRevolution) and Cian Keogh (Ciclotel Travel).
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The first 40 minutes of racing saw the usual pattern of the A2, A3 and A4 groups coming together, with that large pack chased by the A1 scratch men.
From that scratch group a number of riders would break
clear and bridge up to those ahead.
There followed a period of attacks but despite the
aggression in the front bunch none of the moves succeeded.
Deep into the last lap Conroy and Kearney attacked and
once they got a small gap they grabbed their chance.
They pulled clear, ensuring they would fight it out for victory, with Conroy winning that battle.
Tues, June 25: Mondello Series
Promoted by Irish Road Club
Mondello Park, Co Kildare
- David Conroy Scott Donnybrook
- Luke Kearney South East Road Club
- John Priest Lucan CRC
- Mark Dowling Unattached Leinster
- Anthony Doyle Strata 3-VeloRevolution
- Cian Keogh Ciclotel Travel
Unplaced Junior
- Robbie Keane Laois Cycling Club
Unplaced A3
- Fintan McCormack Newbridge CC
Unplaced A4
- Joe Burke Naas Cycling Club
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